What To Do in Zaria

Fondly called ‘Z-Town’ by its natives, Zaria is a place that plays an important role in the history of Nigeria. There are numerous things this quiet town can boast of. People here the first time are charmed by its serene environment and alluring rich culture. What’s there to do in Zaria? We have listed some of the fun things you can do when you are in this city.

Fruit shopping

You can do fruit shopping Zaria style. There are so many places where you can quench your hunger for succulent fruits in Zaria. The roadside stalls are everywhere leaving you with the hard choice of picking any of the fruits on sale. Have you tasted the pineapples here? We bet you they taste different here.

Drink Furo da Nono

There is hardly a part of the Northern part of the country where you won’t see this delicious drink because of the cattle in the area. However, try and taste this drink in Zaria especially when chilled. If you want to do something extraordinary, drink it directly from the Fulani women hawking it from their calabashes.

Eat Suya Blended in Bread

Most of us have never tasted suya with its ingredients wrapped inside a loaf of bread and toasted on a charcoal grill. The taste would always bring you back wanting more. You can always get this special treat in the evening.

Visit Ahmadu Bello University

There is a debate that Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria is probably the largest university in West Africa. It has two campuses in Samaru and Kongo. This is one of the most beautiful universities in Nigeria. The flowers and love gardens would definitely steal your heart away.

The Ancient Zaria City

The legendary Queen Amina built a wall around this city that’s still standing. This little ancient city is a contrast of what you must have seen in the other parts of the city. Tradition is held in high esteem in Zaria City because it is the core home of the Muslims. You have to dress appropriately as a lady here to avoid getting caught up in the law.

See Sabon Gari

Some people call it ‘strangers quarters’ because there are a lot of foreigners here. People drink alcohol here, unlike Zaria City where everyone is expected to respect Sharia law.

Finally, there are markets where you can buy things at a very affordable rate.