Allow extra time on the Ore, Ondo and Akure road

Idanre Hills sits about 24 km from Akure, with some 660 cut steps rising to the old hilltop settlement, the remains of the Owa's palace and the Old Court. Go between November and February, start at first light and finish before midday. Hire a local guide at the base, wear shoes with real grip and carry water, since…

Ondo State bans commercial motorcycles, the okada, from 7 pm to 6 am, and the rule applies across all 18 local government areas, Ondo West included. Amotekun has impounded bikes for breaking it, so riders will turn down evening fares. Finish your market and palace visits before dusk, or line up a driver for the…

Keke and okada fares in Ondo are negotiated, not metered, so the price is whatever you settle before the ride starts. Ask your hotel or a Local Friend what a short hop normally costs, then state the destination clearly and agree the amount before moving. Carry small naira notes, because drivers often cannot break…