Ancient Kano City Walls
Hours
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Open days
Daily
Typical visit
Varies
Difficulty
Not rated
About this site
Earthen fortifications begun in the 11th century and completed by the 14th, once enclosing the historic core of Kano city. Alongside the walls, the nearby Gidan Dan Hausa house documents the city's trading and Islamic scholarly history.
Good to know before you go
Best season to visit
November-February (dry, cooler season)
Dress & photo rules
Modest dress required throughout the old city.
Accessibility
Wall sections and surrounding streets are unpaved in places; not fully step-free.
Nearby amenities
Not yet documented.
Location & directions
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Listed Do Not Travel by the US State Department travel advisory (12 Jun 2026) due to active security concerns in parts of the state. Bookable only with a mandatory platform security escort; itineraries and routes are coordinated in advance with the state coordinator. A mandatory security escort is added automatically when you book here - configure the number of personnel from your itinerary. See the full travel advisory.