The 15 Best Day Trips from Bama
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Bama, Nigeria, led by Maiduguri, Maroua, Mubi. The closest is Konduga, about 40 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Bama at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiduguri | 68 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Maroua | 124 km SE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Mubi | 147 km S | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Gamboru | 110 km NE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Mora | 72 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Mokolo | 87 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Bogo | 133 km SE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Dikwa | 62 km NE | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Damboa | 110 km W | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Monguno | 128 km N | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Magumeri | 115 km NW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Marte | 95 km N | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Gwoza | 49 km S | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Ngala | 106 km NE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Konduga | 33 km NW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Bama
- 1
Maiduguri, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north-west of Bama2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Sanda Kyarimi Park Zoo.
- 2
Maroua, Cameroon
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-east of Bama3 hr 50 min round trip - 3
Mubi, Nigeria
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south of Bama4 hr 40 min round trip - 4
Gamboru, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-east of Bama3 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Mora, Cameroon
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south-east of Bama2 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Mokolo, Cameroon
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south of Bama2 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Bogo, Cameroon
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-east of Bama4 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Dikwa, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north-east of Bama2 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Damboa, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of Bama3 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Monguno, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km north of Bama4 hr round trip - 11
Magumeri, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north-west of Bama3 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Marte, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north of Bama3 hr round trip - 13
Gwoza, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car49 km south of Bama1 hr 50 min round trip - 14
Ngala, Nigeria
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-east of Bama3 hr 20 min round trip - 15
Konduga, Nigeria
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car33 km north-west of Bama1 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Bama to Maiduguri
A realistic pace for Maiduguri, 68 km from Bama. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Bama
- 09:50Arrive in Maiduguri (1 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05Sanda Kyarimi Park Zoo
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Maiduguri
- 15:50Head back to Bama
- 17:10Home in Bama
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Bama?
- The best day trips from Bama are Maiduguri, Maroua, Mubi, Gamboru, Mora. The closest is Konduga, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Bama?
- Konduga is the closest, 33 km north-west of Bama, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Bama?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Bama: Konduga (40 min), Gwoza (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near Bama for a day out?
- Maiduguri is the largest city in day-trip range, 68 km north-west of Bama and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Bama?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Mubi at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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