Six Hundred Steps to Old Idanre

Chidi leaves Badagry behind and drives six hours inland to Idanre, Ondo State. He climbs the 600-plus carved steps to the ancient hilltop settlement, visits Owa's Palace and Agboogun's Footprint, and eats amala in the town below. Along the way: real costs, practical advice, and the rhythm of a working cocoa town. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Nigeria: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Nigeria guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Nigeria Travel Podcast with Chidi Okafor. Chidi Okafor is in Idanre, Nigeria. Places in this episode: Badagry, Lagos, Ijebu-Ode, Akure, Oke Idanre, Owa's Palace, Agboogun's Footprint, Arun River. Covered: Idanre Hills and historical sites, Climbing and guided tours, Local food (amala), Cocoa economy, Practicalities: NIN/SIM and cost. Chapters:00:00 Idanre01:39 Lagos03:33 Arun River05:34 Badagry06:30 Market07:24 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Idanre #OkeIdanre #IdanreHills #NigeriaTravel #OndoState #TravelNigeria #ExploreNigeria #Amala #Cocoa #AgboogunFootprint #OwaPalace #NigerianHistory #TourismNigeria #ClimbTheHill #LocalGuides #HilltopSettlement #WetSeasonTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/nigeria/