Places to visit in Delta State

All places to visit

• Culture and heritage

  Nana's Palace, Koko

  The 19th-century palace of Nana Olomu, Itsekiri trader and Governor of the Benin River, now a museum.

  Warri, Warri North

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  Culture and heritage

  Ode-Itsekiri

  The island capital of the Warri Kingdom and home of the Olu's palace, part of which is open to visitors.

  Warri, Warri South

• Food and nightlife

  Warri's markets

  Fruit, fabric, fish and everything else, sold in and around the city's markets.

  Warri, Warri South

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  Nature and waterways

  Warri to Koko by boat

  A trip through the creeks north to Koko, run by local boat operators and tour companies.

  Warri, Warri North

• Culture and heritage

  Mungo Park House

  The timber house the Royal Niger Company built in 1886, now Asaba's National Museum.

  Asaba, Oshimili South

• Culture and heritage

  Lander Brothers Anchorage

  A riverside memorial to Richard and John Lander, the British explorers who traced the Niger to the sea in 1830.

  Asaba, Oshimili South

• Nature and waterways

  The Niger Bridge

  The steel bridge across the River Niger between Asaba and Onitsha, opened in 1965.

  Asaba, Oshimili South

• Food and nightlife

  Ogbe-Ogonogo Market

  Asaba's big modern market: yams, spices, smoked fish, fabric and everything in between.

  Asaba, Oshimili South

• Festivals and events

  Stephen Keshi Stadium

  The city's main stadium, named after the late Super Eagles captain and coach, and host of the 2018 African Championships in Athletics.

  Asaba, Oshimili South

• Nature and waterways

  The Benin River waterfront

  Where the Ethiope and Jamieson rivers meet, and ocean-going ships once loaded timber.

  Sapele, Sapele

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  Culture and heritage

  Uriapele shrine

  The shrine of the deity Uriapele, from which Sapele takes its name. Ask locally before you visit.

  Sapele, Sapele

• Festivals and events

  Orerokpe

  Seat of the Orodje of Okpe, and the place to see Okpe festivals and dances such as the Ima.

  Sapele, Okpe

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  Food and nightlife

  Sapele Main Market

  The town's main market, for fish, fabric, produce and everything else.

  Sapele, Sapele

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  Culture and heritage

  The Ovie's Palace, Otovwodo

  The palace of the Ovie of Ughelli at Otovwodo, the kingdom's traditional headquarters.

  Ughelli, Ughelli North

• Festivals and events

  Agbarho

  A neighbouring Urhobo town known for its festivals and cultural pageants.

  Ughelli, Ughelli North

• Culture and heritage

  The Ughelli roundabout

  The sculpture roundabout in the middle of town, the landmark everyone gives directions by.

  Ughelli, Ughelli North

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  Food and nightlife

  Ughelli Main Market

  The town's main market, and the place to find starch, banga and everything that goes with them.

  Ughelli, Ughelli North

• Nature and waterways

  McCarthy Beach

  A sandy river beach on the Ethiope, with shaded seating by the water.

  Abraka, Ethiope East

• Nature and waterways

  Riverside resorts

  Jetties, boats and shaded decks along the bank, for boat rides and time on the water.

  Abraka, Ethiope East

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  Festivals and events

  Abraka Turf and Country Club

  Home of an international polo tournament every Easter, with golf, tennis, riding and canoeing.

  Abraka, Ethiope East

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  Nature and waterways

  The source of the Ethiope

  Where the river rises at Umuaja, a trip upriver from Abraka.

  Abraka, Ukwuani

• Festivals and events

  Issele-Uku

  Headquarters of Aniocha North and home of the Iwaji new yam festival.

  Anioma, Aniocha North

• Culture and heritage

  Ogwashi-Uku

  Headquarters of Aniocha South, a kingdom with royal roots in Benin.

  Anioma, Aniocha South

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  Culture and heritage

  Agbor

  The main town of the Ika people and seat of the Dein of Agbor, on the road between Benin and Asaba.

  Anioma, Ika South

• Nature and waterways

  Animodua lake, Onicha-Olona

  A quiet lake in the countryside of Aniocha North.

  Anioma, Aniocha North

• Food and nightlife

  Abavo Market

  A busy country market in the Ika area, full of produce from the farms around it.

  Anioma, Ika South