# Bauchi

Bauchi (earlier Yakoba) is a city in North East Nigeria. This article also covers the city of Kangere, 20 km to the east.

## Understand

Bauchi has an estimated population of 693,700 (2016). It's the capital city of Bauchi State. Bauchi was also the capital of the Bauchi Emirate, an independent state from 1805 to 1904 when it came under British protection. Several landmarks from the era remain in the city centre.
It is the host of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi State University, Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic and Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi. In addition, there is the College Of Education in nearby Kangere.

## Get in

* 10.4967879.7484291 Bauchi State International Airport (IATA: BCU, ICAO: DNBC) (Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport), Ahmadu Bello Way (22 km (14 mi) northwest of Bauchi), ☏ +234 803 230 9854. It is named after Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, who was Prime Minister of Nigeria from 1957–1966. MaxAir and Aero Contractors have flights to Bauchi from Abuja. (updated Dec 2021)

## Get around

It's fairly easy to get around once you can communicate in Hausa or in English.

## See

* The Palace of the Emir of Bauchi. The building was built of mud in the 19th century by Babban Gwani (Muhammadu Durugu), a 19th-century master builder. He built mosques and palaces in Kano, Katsina, Bauchi and Zaria. It was a fortress built to protect the Emir and his officials.
* 10.30959.84631 Babban Goni Mosque. Built in 1837. (updated Jan 2021)
* 10.31859.84622 Tomb of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa was the first prime minister of independent Nigeria. The tomb also functions as a small museum and the staff will happily teach you about the early history of independent Nigeria. (updated Jan 2021)
* 10.377559.797573 Shehu Azare Park, Sa'adu Zungur Rd. The Shehu Azare Park is located along the Adamu Jumba road in Bauchi. It is beautiful, serene, and well kept environment with a splash of beautiful flowers.A great spot to picnic. (updated Jun 2021)
* Gongola River crosses Bauchi state in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area in the south and in Kirfi and Alkaleri Local Government Areas in the Eastern part of the state.
* Jama’are River cuts across a number of Local Government Areas in the northern part of the state. Moreover, a substantial part of the Hadeja-Jama'are River basin lies in Bauchi state, which along with various fadama (floodplain) areas in the state provides suitable land for agricultural activities. These are further supported by the number of dams meant for irrigation and other purposes. These include the Gubi and Tilde-Fulani dams. There also lakes such as the Maladumba Lake in Misau Local Government Area that further provide the necessary conditions to support Agriculture.

## Do

Bauchi state is popularly known for Yankari Game Reserve. Below is a list of places that can be explored while visiting Bauchi state:
* Unity Park. This is the most visited leisure park in the city along Ahmadu Bello way in Bauchi. It has features like an open theatre, indoor sports hall and a shopping complex
* Shehu Azare Park It is a park located at Adamu Jumba road in Bauchi, a great location overall for sightseeing, recreation, reading and chilling.
* Yankari National Park and Game Reserve.
* The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium.
* 10.653559.660511 Sumu Wildlife Park (Zoo), Kafin Madaki (By Road), ☏ +234 817 266 6653. 8:00am/ 6:00pm. It's a National park that provide alots of wild Animals, you take a visit and see. Do a lot of things like picture video and others. It's also serves as the recreational center that that help in refreshment l. (updated Aug 2024)

## Buy

* 10.320769.811111 AHZAN Shopping and Retail. 6AM-6PM. One of the 3 main markets in Bauchi town. (updated Jun 2021)
* 10.322289.826042 Muda Lawal market, Muda Lawan Market, Bauchi Kasuwar waya. 7:30AM-6PM. (updated Jun 2021)
* 10.3019.81233 MRS supermarket, Jos Rd. Daily 8AM-6PM. In-store shopping. (updated Jun 2021)
* 10.32219.81234 City supermarket, Old Musaba Jahun Rd, ☏ +234-803-250-0617. Daily 8AM-10PM. In-store shopping. (updated Jun 2021)
* 10.34569.82375 Arabian Supermarket, Murtala Mohammed way. Daily 8AM-9PM. In-store shopping.In-store pick up.Delivery. (updated Jun 2021)

## Eat

* 10.320769.811111 New Record Restaurant, ☏ +234 8033742758. They cater to all with exotic food, have drive in and takeaway option. (updated Jun 2021)
* 10.322289.826042 Mr Biggs, Yandoka Road, Opposite State Security Service Office, ☏ +234 7043050439. 7:30AM-10PM. Fast food joint all over the country for your fast food needs they offer moderately good service. Offer drive in, Takeaway and delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
* 10.30889.83263 Shukurah Restaurant, ☏ +234-803-231-2959. Daily 8AM-12:30AM. Dine-in. Takeaway. No contact delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
* 10.44429.83264 Barhak Restaurant, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Rd. Daily. Dine-in. Takeaway. (updated Jun 2021)
* 10.30359.82565 Ifelodun Food Canteen, Station Bass, Beside Ayin shafa Filling Station, Ahmadu Bello way. Daily 8:30AM-10PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. (updated Jun 2021)
* 10.34459.85546 African Dishes Restaurant, Student Center, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, ☏ +234-906-913-7815. M-Sa 7:30AM-11PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. Delivery. (updated Jun 2021)
* 10.3157719.8209627 Spice Cafe, no 2 Rimi Road, gra 740102, ☏ +234 8039395066. 9AM-8PM. A restaurant where you can get contemporary Nigerian Dishes. (updated Dec 2021)
* 10.3066429.8302458 Lee's Restaurant, AIB Plaza, CBN Roundabout, NNPC, Nassarawa Road, ☏ +234 806 928 2466. 10AM - 9PM Daily. Dine in and takeaway. (updated Jun 2022)
* 10.3159699.8309899 Pavilion Restaurant, Unity Park (Eagle Sino Shopping Complex), Ahmadu Bello Way, ☏ +234 803 297 9390. 9AM - midnight Daily. Dine in and takeaway. (updated Jun 2022)
* 10.3165769.83125610 Shukurah Restaurant, Ahmadu Bello Way, beside sky crown bakery, ☏ +234 803 231 2959. 8AM- 12:30 PM Daily. Dine in and takeaway. (updated Jun 2022)
* 10.3051749.82271111 Skye Bank Canteen, Skye Bank, Yakubun - Bauchi Rd, ☏ +234 803 811 8004. 8AM - 10PM Daily. Dine in and takeaway. (updated Jun 2022)
* 10.3152459.82003212 Alhaji Muhd Dankawu And Sons Ltd, Abdulsalam Street, ☏ +234 803 822 8486. Daily 8:30AM- 6:30PM. Dine in and takeaway. A famous fast food eatery in bauchi offering various food menu like jollof rice, meat, Suya etc. (updated Jun 2022)
* Apex Classic Boutique (Apex Classic Boutique), No.2 AA Mahmood Plaza Murtala Mohammed Way (Beside Fidelity Bank Murtala Mohammed Way), ☏ +234 8065310754, zogala400@gmail.com. 8am - 9pm. Boutique/Apparels. None. (updated Oct 2023)

## Drink

* 10.32679.82231 New TraFord Hotel & bar, Bauchi-Tafawa Balewa, ☏ +234-706-353-4467. Daily. Dine-in. Takeaway. (updated Jun 2021)
* 10.43329.84222 Ambassador Bar, Yelwatudu Rd, Ahamadu Bello way. Daily 8AM-11PM. Dine-in. Takeaway. (updated Jun 2021)
* 10.35529.86653 Villa Garden Bar, New GRA, Near Dolphin Maria. Daily 6PM-midnight. Dine-in. Takeaway. (updated Jun 2021)
* 10.30359.82374 Jenvic Bar, Murtala Mohammed Way. Daily. Dine-in. Takeaway. (updated Jun 2021)

## Sleep

* 10.3147069.8102081 Fariah Suites, 12 Club Close, off Attahiru Bafarawa GRA, ☏ +234 8075671223. Great location overall for sightseeing, recreation, dining and getting around Classic (₦ 23,000) every evening, Diplomatic (₦ 57,500), breakfast included. (updated Jun 2021)
* 10.29.82 Bagari Suites, Ahmadu Bello Way, ☏ +234 7033337228. A lodging that offers parking, free breakfast, air conditioning and airport shuttle. Queens (₦ 19,800), Suite (₦ 25,000). (updated Jun 2021)
* 10.39.83 Chartwell Hotel and Suites Bauchi, Rev. Jolly Nyame Road, ☏ +234 8104348666. A lodging that offers parking, free breakfast, air conditioning and airport shuttle. Executive(₦ 19,000), Super Executive room (₦ 30,000) and Presidential Suite (₦ 45,000). (updated Jun 2021)
* 10.39.84 Chartwell Hotel and Suites Bauchi, Rev. Jolly Nyame Road, ☏ +234 8104348666. A lodging with fair prices in a very secure environment. Executive(₦ 19,000), Super Executive room (₦ 30,000) and Presidential Suite (₦ 45,000). (updated Jun 2021)
* Larema Hotel, State Ave, Yelwa, ☏ +234 906 426 4411. (updated Dec 2024)

## Stay safe

Bauchi is a safe city, but in any case, be careful with arrangements or organizations that sound unrealistic (particularly messages mostly via e-mail requesting your assistance), and don't transparently display your assets, particularly in broad daylight.
While it is rare for a tourist to be a victim of a violent crime, it is still wise to stay safe and be alert, especially during late-night outings. Stick to crowded streets and make sure to go out in groups.
Furthermore, you should stick to places and people you know and avoid going anywhere without a trusted guide if it is your first visit.

## Go next

* Kano
* Jigawa
* Taraba
* Jos
* Gombe
* Yobe
* Kaduna
* Yankari National Park - Wildlife resort that is a must-see once you are in Bauchi state.