The MAX Ride Through Series (5 reasons to ride through Ibadan)

Riding around Nigeria’s biggest cities allows us to enjoy the sights and sounds of each place like only a few others can. Riding on a MAX ride keeps you secure while allowing you to enjoy everything the road has to offer. Ibadan is one of the gorgeous cities we now know very well, and we have discovered that a visit to this great city is incomplete without a brief tour of these locations.

So, whether you find yourself in the city for business or pleasure, make time to check them out.

Bower Memorial Tower

9VRW+PPW, Oke Are Rd, 200285, Ibadan

This lovely attraction was named after Captain Robert Lister Bower, who was commissioned by the British Government to be at the helm of affairs in Ibadan between 1893 and 1897. The tower is 60 feet tall and 11 feet square, with two entrances and a spiral stairway to the top. It is positioned on the crest of Oke-Are, Ibadan’s tallest hill, and offers a spectacular view of the city.

The Ibadan Zoological Gardens

CVVV+4WR, Appleton Rd, 200132, Ibadan

The University of Ibadan Zoological Gardens began in 1948 as a menagerie to help teaching and research before becoming a full-fledged zoo in 1974. The zoo is home to a diverse collection of creatures, including mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The zoo is open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 6.30 p.m., all year. You can always be sure to enjoy a tour when you come around.

Mapo Hall

Old Quarter 200263, Ibadan

It is a huge colonial-style city hall that crowns Mapo hill. The hall took almost four years to build and was eventually ready for use in 1929. The hall was built to meet the administrative requirements of the colonial era. The hall is well-known for its seven halls, which symbolise the seven hills on which Ibadan is built.

Agodi Gardens

North 200285, Ibadan

Agodi Gardens located at the foot of Old Mokola Hill was once known as the Agodi Zoological and Botanical Gardens, which opened in 1967.

This location, also known as the Agodi Botanical Gardens, is an amazing flora enclave in the heart of Ibadan. The tranquil and beautiful landscape features a little zoo, lush gardens with various sorts of plants, and water parks. Agodi Gardens is also a popular destination for nature lovers, garden parties, outdoor events, concerts, and even weddings.

You may also go on a boat ride with your mates.

The National Museum of Unity

National Museum Rd, 200273, Ibadan

The National Museum of Unity is a significant building. Some of the most important archaeological and historical treasures and artefacts are housed in the structure. The museum is further divided into four sections: Yoruba Gallery, Unity Gallery, Masquerade Gallery, and Pottery Gallery.

You can be sure of a good time exploring a MAX Ride through one of the most beautiful and culturally rich cities in Africa. P.S, make sure to grab a plate of Amala & Gbegiri while you’re in town, thank MAX later.