Idanre Hills
Idanre, Ondo State
Hilltop settlement above Idanre town, occupied for centuries and reached by a long stone stairway.
Victor Akinfala · CC BY-SA 4.0
Visiting information
- Address
- Idanre, Ondo 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
The old town of Idanre sits on hills above the present town, and was inhabited for around 800 years before the community moved down in the twentieth century. The site retains the old palace, shrines and court, and is on Nigeria's UNESCO tentative list.
District profile
Idanre
Idanre sits beneath a range of high granite hills that held the town's original settlement.
Why stay here: The old hilltop town and its 660-step ascent are a national heritage landmark.
Atmosphere: Dramatic, quiet and physically demanding.
About an hour from Akure; start the climb early to avoid the midday heat.
Airport journey
- Arrival airportAkure Airport (AKR)
- Travel time20 minutes to Akure; about an hour to Idanre
- Recommended routeAkure → Idanre road
- Traffic informationLight.
- Ride hailing optionsAvailable in Akure.
- Hotel airport pickupArrange a car in Akure.
Nearby attractions
More to explore around Idanre and the wider Ondo State.
Recommended district
Idanre
The old hilltop town and its 660-step ascent are a national heritage landmark.
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.
UNESCO World Heritage Centre tentative listVisitAfrica publishes discovery and cultural information. We do not sell tickets, tours or accommodation, and we do not publish prices or ratings.