Sukur Cultural Landscape
Madagali, Adamawa State
Nigeria's first UNESCO World Heritage site: a terraced hilltop landscape with the Hidi's palace.
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Visiting information
- Address
- Madagali, Adamawa State
- Opening information
- Opening times are not published by a source we can verify. Confirm locally before visiting.
- Accessibility
- Accessibility information has not been verified for this place.
- Suggested time
- 1–2 hours
About this place
Inscribed in 1999, the Sukur Cultural Landscape in Madagali Local Government Area comprises the palace of the Hidi, terraced fields, stone-paved ways and remains of a former iron industry, in a landscape that has remained largely unchanged for centuries.
District profile
Madagali
Madagali is a mountain district in northern Adamawa on the Mandara range.
Why stay here: It holds Sukur, Nigeria's first UNESCO cultural landscape.
Atmosphere: Remote, terraced and mountainous.
A long drive from Yola; verify current travel guidance before planning a visit.
Airport journey
- Arrival airportYola Airport (YOL)
- Travel timeSeveral hours by road to Madagali
- Recommended routeYola → Mubi → Madagali
- Traffic informationNot verified, confirm locally before you travel.
- Ride hailing optionsNot available.
- Hotel airport pickupArrange transport locally and in advance.
Nearby attractions
More to explore around Madagali and the wider Adamawa State.
Lamido of Adamawa's Palace YolaThe seat of the Adamawa Emirate in Yola, and the focus of the state's Fulani court traditions. 1–2 hours
Three Sisters Rocks SongA group of tall granite outcrops rising from farmland along the Yola-Song road. Half a day
Kiri Dam & Reservoir ShellengA dam on the Gongola River with open water and long shoreline views. 1–2 hours
Lake Njuwa YolaA floodplain lake near Yola associated with an annual fishing festival. Half a day
Lamurde Hot Spring NumanA thermal spring in the Lamurde area of southern Adamawa. 2–3 hours
Koma Hills GanyeRemote hill country in southern Adamawa associated with the Koma communities. Half a day
Mandara Mountains (Adamawa escarpment) MichikaThe Nigerian side of the Mandara range, a volcanic upland of peaks and terraced slopes. Half a day
Benue River Waterfront, Jimeta JimetaA riverside stretch at Jimeta used for evening walks, boats and informal recreation. 1–2 hours
Recommended district
Madagali
It holds Sukur, Nigeria's first UNESCO cultural landscape.
Plan the rest of your visit
Build an itinerary around this district, or check what Nigeria requires for entry before you travel.
Sources and verification
Status: Verified. Last reviewed 2026-08-01.
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