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Kaduna Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

state capital of Kaduna State in Nigeria

About Kaduna

Kaduna's name is derived from the Hausa word kada, for crocodile (kaduna being the plural form). Its population was estimated to be 1.1 million in 2020.

Top Attractions in Kaduna

Explore the best things to see and do in Kaduna:

  • Arewa House
  • Kajuru Castle
  • Lugard Footbridge
  • Lugard Hall
  • Makarfi Plaza
  • National Commission for Museums and Monuments, Kaduna
  • Splash Park formerly Kofar Gamji Park

Where to Eat in Kaduna

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Byblos Restaurant, Abakwa
  • 🍴Gwandu Restaurant
  • 🍴The Courtyard Restaurant

Where to Stay in Kaduna

  • 🏨Assa Pyramid Hotel
  • 🏨Fifth Chukker Polo and Country Club
  • 🏨Hotel Seventeen Limited
  • 🏨Quarter House Hotel

Kaduna Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including:

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