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The 14 Best Day Trips from Buguma

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Buguma, Nigeria, led by Port Harcourt, Aba, Owerri. The closest is Port Harcourt, about 25 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Buguma at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Port Harcourt17 km E25 minHalf-day trip
Aba69 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Owerri85 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Uyo124 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Umuahia112 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Yenagoa69 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ikot Ekpene107 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Atani143 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Nnewi143 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Okigwe133 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Ihiala124 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Ughelli127 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Bende125 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Igbo-Ukwu144 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Buguma

  1. 1

    Port Harcourt, Nigeria

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km east of Buguma50 min round trip

    Known for Port Harcourt Zoo.

    Also nearby: Okrika.

  2. 2

    Aba, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-east of Buguma2 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Owerri, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north of Buguma2 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Uyo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km east of Buguma3 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Umuahia, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-east of Buguma3 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Yenagoa, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km west of Buguma2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north-east of Buguma3 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Atani, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north of Buguma4 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Nnewi, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north of Buguma4 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Okigwe, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-east of Buguma4 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Ihiala, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north of Buguma3 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Ughelli, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km north-west of Buguma4 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Bende, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km north-east of Buguma3 hr 50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Igbo-Ukwu, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north of Buguma4 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Buguma to Port Harcourt

A realistic pace for Port Harcourt, 17 km from Buguma. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Buguma
  2. 08:55Arrive in Port Harcourt (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10Port Harcourt Zoo
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Port Harcourt
  6. 14:55Head back to Buguma
  7. 15:20Home in Buguma

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Buguma?
The best day trips from Buguma are Port Harcourt, Aba, Owerri, Uyo, Umuahia. The closest is Port Harcourt, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Buguma?
Port Harcourt is the closest, 17 km east of Buguma, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Buguma?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Buguma: Port Harcourt (25 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Buguma?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Igbo-Ukwu at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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