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Item Cape Town Johannesburg Asaba Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant R120 R130 R29 Domestic Beer (0.5 litre draught) R30 R29 R15 Cappuccino (regular) R25 R26 R25 Taxi 1km (normal tariff) R14 R14 R19 Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) R40 R45 R19

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Why visit Asaba

Festivals

Experience the city’s various cultures through their traditional festivals. Locals come out in numbers to participate in the vibrant and colourful festivals. You’ll see beautiful artworks and garments displayed during the festivities.

Attractions

Asaba is home to many attractions, including many buildings stemming from the city’s colonial past. Be sure to visit places such as Landers Brother Anchorage, Expatriate Graveyard and Mungo Park House. The natural scenery is a major attraction too!

Nightlife

Enjoy a night out at some of Asaba’s coolest hangout spots. There are a variety of clubs, lounges and bars to choose from. Get ready for a fun night out dancing with your favourite drink of choice.

Asaba: the Delta State capital home to incredible attractions such as the River Ethiope and the Living History Museum

Asaba is the capital of Delta State, Nigeria. Situated on a hill at the western edge of the Niger River, it is home to more than 150,000 people. Asaba is a Delta State destination filled with notable history, green vegetation and scenic tourist attractions. Popular attractions worth visiting include Mungo Park House, Otuogu Beach and Araya Bible Site.

Cheap flights to Asaba are now available for a limited period of time, so grab this opportunity to discover this fantastic destination. Asaba is home to Asaba International Airport (ABB), which is a 26-minute drive from the centre of the city. Asaba International Airport serves local airlines such as Arik Air and Overland Airways. There are no direct flights available from Johannesburg to Asaba, but 1-hour flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport are available.

General Information

Essential details you need to know before your trip

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Nigeria

Nigerian Naira

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Exchange Rate

Igbo

1 ZAR = 83.620 NGN

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GMT +1

HUB AIRPORT

Asaba International Airport (ABB)

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Overview

The historic city of Asaba overlooks the western banks of the Niger River. It is fast becoming one of the most important metropolitan areas in Nigeria. Asaba conjures tourists’ affection with its many exciting spots and historical buildings. Visit Mungo Park House, the River Ethiope Water Source and the Araya Bible Site. This peaceful capital city of Nigeria’s Delta state is a great holiday destination with warm temperatures all year round. While you’re in the city, be sure to taste the delightful Nigerian cuisine. Nature enthusiasts will love Asaba, with all its lush emerald landscapes. You’ll get to enjoy fishing, horse riding, kayaking, and deep river diving.

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Best time to visit Asaba

The temperatures in Asaba vary little with most of the year feeling hot and humid. There is a low chance of rainfall throughout the year. The warmest temperatures occur from January to March. The month of June tends to be the busiest time of the year in Asaba. It is best to book flights and accommodation well in advance. If you want to avoid the touristic crowds, August is the best time to visit Asaba. Flights and accommodation are more affordable during August.

Visa & Customs

South African passport holders require a visa to travel to Asaba and the rest of Nigeria. Your passport must be valid for at least six months after your return date, with no less than three blank pages for entry stamps.

Health & Safety

All travellers require routine vaccinations before travelling to Asaba, Nigeria. These routine vaccinations include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR), varicella (chickenpox), diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, polio, and yearly flu shot. You are also encouraged to obtain vaccines for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid and yellow fever.

Travellers are encouraged to practise common sense and be vigilant when travelling in Asaba, as with every destination. Safety tips for travelling in Asaba:

• Avoid walking alone at night.

• Be vigilant of pick-pocketing and bag-snatching in crowded spaces.

• Always keep a copy of your ID or passport.

• Do not flash your jewellery, cash and electronics in public spaces.