Ibadan

Notable spots

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  Cocoa House

  Landmark

  Tropical Africa's first skyscraper, funded by the cocoa boom.

• 🏞️

  Bower's Tower

  Scenery

  A hilltop tower with panoramic views over the city's rooftops.

• 🌿

  Agodi Gardens

  Nature

• 👪

  University of Ibadan Zoo

  Family

• 🏯

  Mapo Hall

  History

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Aug, Nov and Dec

👕 Ibadan in Oct: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.