Historical · Kano
Kofar Mata Dye Pits
4.7 (244 reviews)Mon–Sat 9am–5pm₦1,000 entry
Overview
About this place
Oldest indigo dye pits in Africa, in continuous use since 1498.
Plan your day
Food + Stay + Kofar Mata Dye Pits
A unified plan: where to sleep, where to eat, and the attraction itself — picked by proximity.
Attraction
Kofar Mata Dye Pits
Historical
4.7
₦1,000 entry
Stay nearby
No stays indexed yet.
Eat nearby
- Shagalinku3.4 km · Tuwo shinkafa & miyan kuka · $
- Cilantro Restaurant8.2 km · Shawarma platter · $$
What to eat here
Try: Tuwo shinkafa · Miyan kuka · Shawarma · Mezze
Budget Explorer
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Standard tier
₦23,316
per person / day
3-star hotel, ride-hail transport, restaurant meals.
| Accommodation | ₦9,120 |
| Food | ₦5,016 |
| Local transport | ₦4,104 |
| Entry / activities | ₦1,200 |
| Guide | ₦2,280 |
| Misc / buffer | ₦1,596 |
Estimates only — verify rates before you book.
How to get here
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Duration
13h 50m
Est. cost
₦74,669
From
Lagos
Drive ~830 km via expressway. Coaches & car hire available.
Last mile
Tricycle or ride-hail from the nearest park (~₦1,500).
Nearby essentials
When you arrive
NNPC Mega Station, Kano
fuel · 2.1 km
Kano General Hospital
hospital · 4.5 km
Kano Police Command
police · 3 km
Zenith / GTB ATM cluster
atm · 1.2 km
Kano Central Market
market · 3.8 km
Taste the culture
Pair with a meal
Travel with locals
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