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  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
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    University of Ilorin — photo

    University of Ilorin

    81.0/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars1.8k reviews

    P.M.B, 1515, Ilorin 240102, Kwara, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Stable academic calendar and serious lecturers, but administrative processes are slow.

    • beautiful campus
    • quality education
    • stable academic calendar
    • slow registration
    • porous security
    • large land mass
    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency70
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment74
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    • Bukola B. ★★★★★ My School. I'm a Proud alumni of Better by far.
    • Joy D. ★★★★★ Unilorin has a beautiful and calm campus with quality education. The lecturers are serious and the academic calendar is usually stable. But some processes like course registration, hostel allocation, and clearance can be stressful and slow. If you’re patient and focused, it’s still a good place to study.
  • 2
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    AGA Woods Hotels

    80.7/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars245 reviews

    NNPC, Pipe Line Road, Ilorin 234031, Kwara, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Exceptional staff hospitality with personalized gestures like wedding night gifts.

    • professional staff
    • warm hospitality
    • comfortable rooms
    • thoughtful gift
    • fast check-in
    • clean
    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume80
    • Review recency68
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment93
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    • Thewunderkind H. ★★★★ It's a very cool place with excellent hospitality and high level of professional service
    • Joy J. ★★★★★ My husband and I spent our wedding night at AGAWOOD Hotel, and our experience was truly exceptional. The service was outstanding, and the staff shows a high level of professionalism and hospitality throughout our stay. We were also pleasantly surprised to receive a thoughtful gift upon our departure, which made our experience even more memorable. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone seeking comfort, and we look forward to staying there again during our wedding reception by next month
  • 3
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    Flower Garden

    71.2/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars503 reviews

    4 Park Close, Flower Garden Rd, Oko Erin 240212, Kwara, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Beautiful night scenery and serene environment for picnics and small gatherings.

    • serene
    • good for picnics
    • beautiful at night
    • affordable entrance
    • snooker and table tennis
    • parking available
    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume90
    • Review recency62
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment86
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    • Yusuph I. ★★★★★ This place is for picnic and any birthday or get together. Built in a serene environment with beautiful sceneries
    • MOBỌ́LÁJÍ B. ★★★★★ IF YOU WANT A PLACE WHERE YOU CAN RELAX AND HAVE FUN IN ÌLỌRIN , WHERE NATURE TAKES THE CENTRE STAGE , THIS IS WHERE TO BE. THE ENTRANCE FEE IS CHEAP ,YOU CAN GET WHAT TO EAT THERE OR BRING IT IN WITH PERMISSION OF THE PORTERS AT THE GATE. YOU CAN HAVE VERY GOOD LOOKING NATURE THEMED PICTURES AND VIDEOS HERE TOO. THERE IS LARGE SPACE WHERE YOU CAN PARK YOUR VEHICLES OUTSIDE ...
  • 4
    Omotosho Travels and Tours (Omotosho Explorers) — photo

    Omotosho Travels and Tours (Omotosho Explorers)

    71.0/ 100
    4.74.7 out of 5 stars19 reviews

    Gaa Akanbi Roundabout, Pipe Line Road, Ilorin 240101, Kwara, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers personalized trips to hidden gems and cultural experiences beyond big cities.

    • expert guide
    • cultural experience
    • personalized trips
    • hidden gems
    • nigeria exploration
    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating92
    • Review volume43
    • Review recency61
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment78
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    Recent reviews

    • Laura L. ★★★★★ Hakeem is a great guide. He showed me so many more things to see in Nigeria than the big cities and he managed to fit it all in a very short period. Anything I was interested in seeing, he found a way to make it happen. I got to do so many experiences with local people, meeting real people in small villages with so many children, and had great experiences with so many animals. He found and took me to all the places to see animals. We went in and learned so much from local guides he got for me at museums to learn the most, art galleries, churches, mosques and so much more. He knew the best places to go and had all the connections to make everything happen. Like at Itoku market he knew the best Adire textile by Yoruba women to buy clothing so I was able to get everything in 1 place. Saw the artists making batik, and paintings, waxing, the dye. We visited palaces, met the chiefs of the villages. Went to temples. We went to universities and saw the research they are doing for the nature and environment. Went to UNESCO heritage site. Got to relax in nature with the animals and on a noat seeing water birds. Learned how to play the drum with experts and dance and bought a drum. Had dance and masquerade and music performances, got to dance and learn the local traditions and beliefs. And during the whole tour we got so many photos taken for memories. Pottery village seeing them making, baking the clay and seeing the people that are making the pottery and their families. Went to a weaving village with so many children. Seeing how everyone in the village is involved in so many steps to make such beautiful cloth. Seeing interesting land formations and all the sites in the cities. If anything happens he is ready to solve everything right away, domestic flights, hotels, ATMs, he has all the information, site tome openings, locations so the tour can run smoothly. This country Nigeria has everything too see and experience and very good weather. You have to come to Nigeria and get Hakeem to get you around, connecting you to all the local people and showing it all to you.
    • iyanuoluwa D. ★★★★ My Adventure Tour To JEBBA; The Jebba trip was an unforgettable experience filled with learning, exploration, and culture. From the Emir’s palace in ilorin where I captured a designed mosque with golden domes and tall minarets before heading to the historical Jebba Railway Bridge to the serene view of the River Niger, every stop revealed a piece of Nigeria’s rich heritage. Visiting landmarks like the Mungo Park Memorial, the Dam and experiencing the local Nupe culture added depth to the journey. As a tourism enthusiast and tour guide intern, this trip helped me appreciate the value of preserving history while using modern tools like drones for documentation. It was not only educational but also refreshing, offering great photo opportunities and insight into the potentials of domestic tourism. I would highly recommend this destination for students, tourists, and history lovers. It was truly a well-guided and enlightening adventure. A great privilege to work with Omotosho Travel and Tour, they are top notch in this field. I commend you for this great work.
  • 5
    Owu Waterfall — photo

    Owu Waterfall

    69.5/ 100
    4.44.4 out of 5 stars164 reviews

    84RR+4VG, Oke Aba 251105, Kwara, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Highest waterfall in West Africa with a challenging hike through scenic landscapes.

    • scenic hike
    • cold drinkable water
    • bad road access
    • affordable entry fee
    • swimming opportunity
    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating86
    • Review volume74
    • Review recency36
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment78
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    Recent reviews

    • Abdulquadri B. ★★★★★ I visited the very highest waterfall in west Africa located in oowu, Ilorin kwara state. The view is very nice actually and I had fun there because I didn't go alone. There were like 26 of us that went there. I took an extra cloth with me for swimming. But seriously our government needs to do something about the route to the waterfall cos we had to walk for about an hour climbing and descending hills And again the maintenance there is quite poor cos people hardly visit there bcoz of how far the waterfall is to the motorable road.
    • Muneef A. ★★★★ The road access wasn't really okay. Though construction is on going in some part before getting to Owa Onire town. But from the town to the Owu fall is like a farm land route. Though it's good for hiking but the road seems not secured. It was a great experience all through.
  • 6
    Emir of Ilorin’s Palace — photo

    Emir of Ilorin’s Palace

    68.8/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars111 reviews

    Ilorin Central Mosque, Surulere Rd, Ilorin 240101, Kwara, Nigeria

    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume68
    • Review recency70
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    • Kolapo A. ★★★★★ Emir's palace is place where the emir received visitors and it also has administrative blocks
    • hammed I. ★★★★★ Is the heartbeat of Ilorin as a city if not the entire Kwara State, is a place of attraction to tourists and indigenous and residents. It situated within Oja Oba, as the name implies, the market is owned by the King, and along side with central masjid of the state which serve as another side of attraction to the public
  • 7
    Sobi Rock — photo

    Sobi Rock

    67.9/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars69 reviews

    Sobi Rd, Ilorin 240101, Kwara, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Offers panoramic views of Ilorin city and is used for religious activities by both Christians and Muslims.

    • amazing view
    • hiking experience
    • religious activities
    • evening visit
    • spiritual breeze
    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume62
    • Review recency66
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment86
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    • Oyewumi O. ★★★★★ Really great place to be the view was amazing
    • Adeyinka I. ★★★★★ The breeze there actually makes you feel the spiritual aspect, as if God himself is right there on the hill.
  • 8
    Omoda Roundabout — photo

    Omoda Roundabout

    67.0/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars280 reviews

    GG3P+2RG, okekere, Ilorin 240101, Kwara, Nigeria

    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume82
    • Review recency51
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • moshood A. ★★★★ Omoda Roundabout is one of the few connecting points in early (old) settlement part of the great city of Ilorin, the Roundabout has five roads linking ( connecting) it, the roads are Alimi road approaching Oloje, Alimi road approaching Oja Oba, Ajikobi road, Adangba road and sheik Kamaldeen road, This Roundabout is always as busy as ever both night and day, with many sales and businesses outlets, there is also a local market where raw foods and groceries are readly available. The Roundabout has being in existence since time immemorial.
  • 9
    ITAMERIN JUNCTION — photo

    ITAMERIN JUNCTION

    61.2/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars53 reviews

    Itamerin junction, Ilorin 240281, Kwara, Nigeria

    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume58
    • Review recency57
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
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    Recent reviews

    • Adam O. ★★★★ A nice place to be, although motorist need to be care at the double junctions
    • lawal H. ★★★★ Ita-merin is a place that i like because it located near my area which is okekere and it is a peaceful area, so i love ita-merin so much.
  • 10
    Ilorin Durbar Ground — photo

    Ilorin Durbar Ground

    55.4/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars7 reviews

    FGWX+86J, Oko Erin 240101, Kwara, Nigeria

    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume30
    • Review recency82
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment50
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    • Lanre L. ★★★★★ Ancient mosque with modern design.
  • 11
    Heritage Charity Foundation — photo

    Heritage Charity Foundation

    15.6/ 100
    Not yet rated0 reviews

    College of Health Sciences, Unilorin, Ilorin 240101, Kwara, Nigeria

    Why ranked #11? ▾
    • Google rating0
    • Review volume0
    • Review recency30
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
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  • 12

    Mount olive Ilorin

    8.9/ 100
    Not yet rated0 reviews

    2 Sheikh alimi community, opposite Chinese quarry Kulende area, Ilorin 234567, Kwara, Nigeria

    Why ranked #12? ▾
    • Google rating0
    • Review volume0
    • Review recency30
    • Profile completeness0
    • Review sentiment50
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