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Arewa Adventures is a tourism and cultural initiative to celebrate the rich landscapes, vibrant traditions, and artistic excellence of Northern Nigeria. From sand dunes to savannahs, ancient sports to global sounds, Arewa Adventures offers an unforgettable fusion of culture, adventure, and heritage. Crafted to attract tourists, creatives, and culture lovers from across Africa and beyond.

 

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FOOD, FASHION & FISTS FESTIVAL

KANO STATE

In the ancient city of Kano, taste and style collide at the Food,  Fashion & Fists Festival. From spicy suya to royal tuwo, sample the North’s most iconic cuisines while admiring runway displays of modern and traditional Hausa attire. Cap it all off with a thrilling Dambe Tournament, where fierce boxers bring centuries-old warrior culture to life in a high-energy showdown.

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SAHARA DESERT RACE AND SAFARI

YOBE STATE

Venture into the heart of Nigeria’s Sahara frontier. Witness an adrenaline-pumping 4-wheeled rally across Yobe’s majestic dunes. Participants can also enjoy a serene desert safari, complete with Fulani nomad encounters, and an authentic desert barbecue.

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 GAMJI INTERNATIONAL HAUSA MUSIC FESTIVAL

GOMBE STATE

Gombe hosts the International Hausa Music Festival, a rhythmic celebration uniting the best of traditional and contemporary sounds from Nigeria, Ghana, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon. From koras to trap beats, tuareg blues to afro-fusion, this border-blending concert uplifts the shared musical heritage of the Sahel and West Africa.

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YANKARI WILDLIFE SAFARI

BAUCHI STATE

Explore the wild side of the North with a guided tour of Yankari Game Reserve, Nigeria’s premier wildlife sanctuary. Spot elephants, baboons, antelope, and rare birds in their natural habitat, take a dip in the warm Wikki Spring, and reconnect with nature through bush walks and scenic drives.

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Arewa Adventures is more than tourism. It is a movement to rediscover, rebrand, and relaunch Northern Nigeria as a creative, cultural, and economic powerhouse.

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