Port Harcourt

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Port Harcourt is a gulf city and capital of Rivers State in Southeast Nigeria and is the centre for the blooming oil industry in the nation. Most speak English, but Igbo phrasebook|Igbo is the dominant language.

Port Harcourt Halal Travel Guide

Travel to Port Harcourt

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Port Harcourt

  • Port Harcourt International Airport, PHC. There are now direct connecting Flights from Europe operated by Air France and Lufthansa. It is also less than an hour in the air if you fly in via Lagos or Abuja

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Port Harcourt

Rail service to Port Harcourt is limited to a once-weekly train from Kano, via Kaduna run by Nigeria Railway Corporation. The terminus Port Harcourt Central train station GPS 4.765101,7.016404 is located on Station Rd.

By car

Travel on a Bus in Port Harcourt

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Port Harcourt

  • From Nembe by ferry.

How to get around in Port Harcourt

What to see in Port Harcourt

  • Borikiri Market.
  • Port Harcourt Zoo.
  • Izumini River - an hour's drive outside of the city
  • Port Harcourt Pleasure Park

Best things to do in Port Harcourt

Study in Port Harcourt

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Port Harcourt

  • Fabrics.
  • Traditional carvings and paintings.
  • Hand tooled leather boxes and trunks of all shapes and sizes.

Halal Restaurants in Port Harcourt

Rice, egusi soup with eba or fufu, pounded yam, papper soup, ogbono soup. Suya - A kind of spicy Meat Kebab. Available at the side of any road cooked over charcoal. Wash it down with a Coke, called locally a mineral, or a bottle of the local Guinness or Maltina.

Mid-range

There is great night life here.

Try Cheers Bar in GRA every Sunday! Place is absolutely packed with guys and girls being treated to awesome music by Nick and Smart. Food is great, service is friendly and the soft drinks are cold!

Also on weekends Wine Bar, Bunga Villa (as the local residents call it) and Aristo House are great!

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Port Harcourt

Port Harcourt - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Port Harcourt, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Port Harcourt. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Port Harcourt and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Port Harcourt. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Port Harcourt. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations inPort Harcourt: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Port Harcourt.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Port Harcourt: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Port Harcourt, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Port Harcourt.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Port Harcourt, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Port Harcourt, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Port Harcourt and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Port Harcourt, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Port Harcourt, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Port Harcourt without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Port Harcourt is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Port Harcourt.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Port Harcourt is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Port Harcourt, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Port Harcourt Media: info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

Mid-range

  • Hotel Presidential - Aba Road 4.828707, 7.003067 - +234 84 901307 - A locally owned hotel, centrally located and has recently undergone renovations.
  • Mina Hotels is a relatively nice and clean place - the rooms are quite large and do not have that "wet" and old smell other hotels in this price range usually have. Prices start at around 40-50 USD/night (2005 winter).
  • Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Danag - Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Port Harcourt - 79 Ken Saro Wiwa Rd., Port Harcourt 4.823956, 7.016426 - +234 703 746-1745 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 10:00 From US$ 50 - Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Danag is located in the capital city of Rivers State, Port Harcourt, with its 144 rooms & suites. Situated in one of the most bustling cities of Nigeria and the hotel is situated along the city's commercial neighborhood on the formerly known Stadium Road, making the hotel a prime and vibrant destination in Port Harcourt.
    Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Danag is a 30 minutes drive from the Port Harcourt International Airport & merely 5 mins drive from the Air Force Base and the Port Harcourt Stadium.


Le Méridien and Novotel are the two hotels in town which offers high-quality accommodations.

  • Le Méridien Ogeyi Place - 45 Tombia Street 4.821048, 7.002450 - +234 84 461770 +234-84-461771
  • Hotel Novotel Port Harcourt - H5465@ 3 Stadium Road 4.834669, 7.017141 - +234 84 461540 -
  • Swiss International Mabisel - Port Harcourt - Swiss International Mabisel Hotel | No. 9 Mabisel Avenue, Off Peter Odili Rd., Port Harcourt, ☎ +234 905 388-6166 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 10:00 From US$ 80 - Located in an ideal location within easy access to major corporate companies in Port Harcourt, Swiss International Mabisel Hotel offers well-appointed and comfortable rooms. Its state of the art facilities, and exquisite bars and dining options, welcomes both business and leisure travelers.
    On the southern tip of Nigeria in the heart of the Niger Delta is Port Harcourt, “The Garden City”. Swiss International Mabisel Port Harcourt is 40 minutes’ drive from the Port Harcourt International Airport and is situated in the business neighborhood and at close proximity to major corporate locations in Port Harcourt.

Telecommunications in Port Harcourt

You will hardly be able to find your way in Nigeria especially in Port Harcourt unless you have been provided earlier direction.

Stay Safe

Port Harcourt is the centre of oil business in Nigeria. Some people have a strong feeling that the oil is "stolen" from them by local government in cooperation with foreign companies. There are frequent riots, worker strikes and regular reports of kidnapping.

Some restaurants, nevertheless, seem relatively safe even during the night.

Cope

News & References Port Harcourt


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