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Voykit pocket guide · Nigeria
Misau
Spend a half‑day in Misau to see the market and try local dishes; add a night if you want a quiet stay at Chartwell Hotels.
Misau is a small Bauchi State town of about 260 000 people. Its main draw is the bustling market on Bauchi road and a few local eateries. With limited attractions, a half‑day visit is enough; a night in Chartwell Hotels adds comfort for early travel to Bauchi or Gombe.
- Country
- Nigeria
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (dry season)
- Avoid
- Apr–Oct (rainy season)
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- NGN
- Money
- Currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦). Exchange rates have moved sharply; change money only at banks or licensed operators.
- SIM and data
- MTN, Airtel, Glo and 9mobile; SIM registration needs a passport and NIN-style biometric capture — foreigners register at company offices (check).
- Emergency
- National emergency 112
- Plugs
- Types G, D · 230 V · 50 Hz · Grid power is unreliable; hotels run generators. Bring a power bank.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: 5–10% if service is not added.; Driver day: ₦5,000–10,000.; Hotel porter: ₦500–1,000.; Guide: ₦5,000–10,000 per group.; Parking attendant ('agbero' or official): A few hundred naira; only to official attendants.
- Water
- Not safe from the tap. Bottled or sealed sachet water ('pure water') from known brands.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and restaurants; carry tissue and hand sanitiser.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Meal at A.Y.M Shafa | ₦1,200–₦2,000 |
| Taxi (short town ride) | ₦500–₦800 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₦150–₦250 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BCU · Bauchi Airport
- About 45 km (28 mi) north, 1 h by road; taxis or hired car.About 28 mi (45 km) north, 1 h by road; taxis or hired car.
Typical fares
- Bauchi Airport → Misau (taxi)
- about ₦5,000–₦7,000, 45 km (28 mi) (check)about ₦5,000–₦7,000, 28 mi (45 km) (check)
- Motorbike taxi within Misau
- ≈₦500 per short ride
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Motorbike taxis (okada) and shared minibuses dominate; hire a car for trips to Bauchi or Gombe.
See and do
Known for
- Misau market
- A.Y.M Shafa Restaurant
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bauchi city | Hire a car or take a shared minibus, about 45 km (28 mi), 1 hHire a car or take a shared minibus, about 28 mi (45 km), 1 h | ≈1 h |
| Gombe | Bus from Misau station, about 120 km (75 mi), 2 hBus from Misau station, about 75 mi (120 km), 2 h | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Chartwell Hotels and Suites
- 90 rooms, restaurant, price from ₦6,500 per night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello / Good morning | Sannu |
| How much is this? | Nawa ne? |
| I would like to go to Bauchi | Ina so in je Bauchi |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Greet with a handshake and a question about family; Yoruba juniors may bow or kneel to elders; avoid: Rushing to business
- Titles: Use Sir, Ma, Chief, Alhaji; avoid: First names with older people
- Hands: Right hand to give, receive and eat; avoid: The left hand for money or food
- Dress: Smart clothes for churches, offices and events; modest dress in the north; avoid: Shorts in the north
- Hospitality: Accept food or drink offered; avoid: Flat refusals
- Photos: Ask first; avoid: Police, soldiers, airports, government buildings
Scams and watch-outs
- Check current security advice for Bauchi State before travel.
- Roads can be poor after heavy rain; allow extra travel time.
Security varies by state; Bauchi State has travel advisories – verify before arrival and travel during daylight.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Misau yet. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Misau market
- A.Y.M Shafa Restaurant
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Misau, revision 5296643 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5296643
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Misau
Don Allah, kai wannan adireshi
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- National emergency112
US consulate is in Lagos; check for nearest Nigerian consular services.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/misau). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.