Jos

Worth seeing in and around Jos

7 places within 25 km that the world writes about, in the order of how widely: the ones a visitor has heard of first, then the ones only a local would name.

1. 01
   Rwang Pam Stadium

   Rwang Pam Township Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Jos, Nigeria. It is used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Jos teams Plateau United, Pepsi F.A. and Mighty Jets F.C..

   4.7 km · stadium · Wikipedia
2. 02
   University of Jos

   The University of Jos, abbreviated as Unijos, is a federal university in Jos, Plateau State, central Nigeria.

   5.9 km · university in Nigeria · Wikipedia
3. 03
   Jos Wildlife Park

   Jos Wildlife Park, known as one of the Plateau State's topmost tourist attractions and a place in Nigeria where nature has been conserved. The sights and sounds of nature and wildlife unfold in the park, located in the middle belt of Nigeria along the Jos-Miango road, about 5 kilometres from the city of Jos, and covering an area of 8 square kilometres.

   5.7 km · wildlife park in Jos, Nigeria · Wikipedia
4. 04
   Jos International Stadium

   Plateau United Football Club of Jos is a Nigerian professional football club based in Jos, that competes in the Nigerian Professional Football League. Before 1991, they were known as the JIB Strikers FC. The name "Plateau United" was the former name of their cross-town rivals Mighty Jets.

   4.7 km · multi-use stadium in Jos, Plateau, Nigeria · Wikipedia
5. 05
   Evangelical Church Winning All

   The Evangelical Church Winning All, formerly known as the Evangelical Church of West Africa, is a major Protestant Christian denomination in Nigeria with an estimated membership of over 8 million and more than 6,000 local churches across Nigeria and 18 other countries. Headquartered in Jos, Plateau State, ECWA is a partner of the international Christian mission organization Serving In Mission, formerly known as Sudan Interior Mission.

   1 km · Church in Nigeria · Wikipedia
6. 06
   Jos Main Market

   Jos Main Market, also known as Jos Terminal Market, was an ultra-modern market located in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, Nigeria. It was known to be the largest indoor market in West Africa.

   500 m · market in Jos, Nigeria · Wikipedia
7. 07
   Anglican Diocese of Jos

   The Anglican Diocese of Jos is a diocese of the Anglican Church of Nigeria which is roughly contiguous with Plateau State. In the late 1970s, it was recognised that the large Northern Diocese required subdivision as the church was experiencing dramatic growth.

   600 m · diocese of the Anglican Church of Nigeria · Wikipedia

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What Wikivoyage says to see

There are many parks you can see in Jos, examples are the wildlife park, and the national museum. The old tin mines are all on the outskirts of Jos. They have developed into lakes which might have some environmental concerns. The areas are generally safe but it is best to go with a guide. There are many waterfalls on the outskirts of Jos.

1. 01
   Jos National Museum

   It was recognized as one of the best in the country.

2. 02
   Gbong Gwom Jos'

   Tudun Wada Road, Jishe,.

3. 03
   Mees Palace

   Mees palace is multipurpose centre; it has a children's park, eatery, event centre and a cinema.

4. 04
   Jos Museum and Zoo

   The museum houses artefacts and old cars.

5. 05
   Lamingo Dam

   According to locals, the dam is a result of mining activities in the area.

From Wikivoyage: Jos, CC BY-SA 4.0. Not yet checked by us.

Things to do

1. 01
   Shere

   A prominent site for tourist attraction is the Shere Hills.

2. 02
   Lamingo

   Lamingo garden is a green area where people relax and flex after day to day activities.

3. 03
   Jos Wildlife Park

   Covering roughly 3 sq mi (7.8 km2) of savannah bush, it is a major attraction in the state, attracting tourists from within and outside the country.

4. 04
   Lamingo Golf Club

   Green and luscious golf course well situated near the dam.

From Wikivoyage: Jos, CC BY-SA 4.0. Not yet checked by us.

Where to eat

There are many eateries and restaurants that offer a range of cuisines. Local delicacies are also very abundant. Many modern restaurants also serve international dishes.

1. 01
   A1 Food Restaurant
2. 02
   KNL Cakes & Cafe

   They sell at relatively affordable price.

3. 03
   Restaurant

   All Spice Restaurant, 22 Apollo Crescent GRA.

From Wikivoyage: Jos, CC BY-SA 4.0. Not yet checked by us.

Getting to Jos

Airports

Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Bauchi State (BCU), 113 km · Kaduna (KAD), 192 km · Nnamdi Azikiwe (ABV), 205 km

• Bauchi → Jos

  113 km · quickest by road, 2h 9m · ₦7,000–9,300
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• Kaduna → Jos

  172 km · quickest by road, 4h 4m · ₦15,200–20,250
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• Abuja → Jos

  181 km · quickest by road, 4h 3m · ₦15,200–20,250
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