Zaria Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city and local government area in Kaduna, Nigeria
About Zaria
Zaria has an estimated population of 766,000 (2023). It was a trading destination for Saharan caravans as well as a prominent city in the Hausa slave trade. In the late 1450s, Islam arrived in Zaria by the way of its sister Habe cities, Kano and Katsina. Along with Islam, trade flourished between the cities as traders brought camel caravans filled with salt in exchange for slaves and grain. The city-state's power peaked under Queen Amina whose military campaigns established a tributary region including the kingdoms of Kano and Katsina. At the end of the 16th century, after Queen Amina's death, Zaria fell under the influence of the Jukun Kingdom and eventually became a tributary state itself. Between the fifteenth and sixteenth century the kingdom became a tributary state of the Songhai Emp
Top Attractions in Zaria
Explore the best things to see and do in Zaria:
- ★ABU Gymnasium (Indoor Hall)
- ★Emir's Palace
- ★Kufena Hill
- ★NCAT Gym and Swimming Pool
- ★N.I.T.T. Field Zaria
- ★Zaria City Wall
Where to Eat in Zaria
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Destiny Restaurant
- 🍴Pizza Plus Zaria
- 🍴Sauki Restaurant
- 🍴Shagalinku Restaurant, Zaria
Where to Stay in Zaria
- 🏨ABU Hotels
- 🏨Adriel Hotel
- 🏨Aifas Hotel
- 🏨Organo Hotel and Suites
- 🏨Rex Guess Inn
- 🏨Sleeprite Hotels
Zaria Travel Guide Sections
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