Stats and Helpful Info

The following are some stats as well as some info that might be helpful to future travelers:

(Please note that the prices are relevant at the time that we traveled and should therefore be adjusted. The cost of the accommodation does not include some “freebies” like staying at friends or bushcamping, and the amount reflected is per couple per night)

Country :  Nigeria

Dates:            24 June to 28 June 2008    

Exchange rate:       R1.00 equals 15 Niarra (pronounced “Nira”)

Number of Nights:  four

Distance traveled:  1 567 km

Average distance per day: 442km

Cost of Diesel:  between R9.30 and R10.00, depending on which con artist you get served by – and watch that the meter is zero before they start filling!

Average fuel consumption:  7.8 km per litre

Diesel used:  201 litres

Worst Road/s:  watch the potholes  north of Owo!!

Best Road/s:  the road system in Abuja

Favourite new destination:  the border post – leaving!!

Average cost of accommodation:  R438.75

Number of Bushcamps:  nil

Cheapest Acommodation:  Heritage Hotel, Ikom, R315 per night

Most enjoyable:  leaving it behind.