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8 Day itinerary in Nigeria, Africa

Explore Nigeria

Explore Nigeria is a comprehensive tour package that covers all the socio-economic and cultural highlights of south-west Nigeria and its political capital,Abuja in the north-central. This is an ideal tour package for someone who wants to explore the sights and sounds of Nigeria and its people. The t... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Tour Guide

starting point

Lagos

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Indigenous culture

Visit markets

Meet local people

Nature & Wildlife

Food & Culinary

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Lagos which is the economic nerve centre of Nigeria and the west african subregion

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Badagry which is an important slave port in the trans-atlantic slave history

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Sights and sounds of south-west Nigeria and the arts & crafts market

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Abuja which is the political capital of Nigeria

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Arrive in Nigeria

Our staff will be at the airport to receive you and assist you with immigration formalities. Check into a pre-booked hotel – Preferably a 4-star Hotel. After Check-in, you will receive a tour briefing and possibly explore the popular Lagos nightlife(optional)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Explore Nigeria: Eko Hotels & Suites
Day 2

place Lagos City Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, we will embark on a city tour of Lagos, visiting the following: • Nike Art Gallery - It is Nigeria’s leading art gallery,full of contemporary and traditional Nigerian arts and It is also No.1 on Trip Advisor’s list of top places to visit in Lagos.The gallery is arguably the largest of its kind in West Africa. Housed in a five-storey tall building, it boasts a collection of about 8,000 diverse artworks from various Nigerian artists. • Lekki Conservation Park - Lekki Conservation Centre is a 78-hectare Natural Resource Conservation in Lekki and has grown to become one of Africa’s prominent and most-diverse urban Nature Parks due to its high species richness. Its 401-metre-long canopy walkway is a scenic attraction reputed to be the longest canopy walkway in Africa. • Fela’s Shrine/Museum - A visit to the home of the legend Afro-beat musician,Fela Kuti.Fela was a Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, musician, composer, pioneer of the Afrobeat music genre and human rights activist. During the height of his popularity, he was often hailed as one of Africa's most challenging and charismatic music performers. • Lekki Arts & Craft Market - It is an open-air African market that consists of well organised mini stores that sell local artworks and paintings. • Visit the prestigious Yemi Shyllon Museum of Arts which houses the largest collection of ancient and contemporary arts & sculptures. • Nightlife at Freedom Park or any available live band performances can be explored in the evening(optional)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Explore Nigeria: Eko Hotels & Suites
Day 3

place Badagry Slave Tour

Depart to Badagry to explore the slave port and slave market. We will also visit the First storey building in Nigeria and the “point of no return”, where most slaves are kept awaiting shipment. It is a place where the sad history of slave trade is rekindled in our minds. Among the relics are the leg locks, security clasp, neck chains, mouth padlock and Heritage Museum that accounts for the trans-Atlantic Slave Trade activities between Africa and Americas.Explore other art galleries with contemporary art displays.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Explore Nigeria: Eko Hotels & Suites
Day 4

place Lagos – Abeokuta - Ibadan

After breakfast, depart for Abeokuta with a visit to the famous Olumo rock. We will climb to the top of the rock with a spectacular view of the ancient Abeokuta town. We will pay a courtesy visit on the Alake of Egba land at his palace. The history and cultures of the Egba and other tribes in Ogun state will be on display. A visit to the Adire market is a must for lovers of authentic African fabrics. Then, proceed to Ibadan, the oldest and largest city in West Africa. We will tour the ancient city with a visit to the Olubadan of Ibadan’s palace, the university of Ibadan, which is Nigeria’s premier higher institution, the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture. We will retire to the Hotel, for dinner and accommodation

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Explore Nigeria: IITA Ibadan
Day 5

place Osun Osogbo – Ile Ife

After breakfast, we will leave for Ile-Ife, home of Oduduwa – the legendary father of the Yoruba race. On arrival, we will call on the Ooni of Ife, the traditional head of the Kingdom and spiritual leader of the Yoruba. Also, a visit to the Oranmiyan staff and other historical sites in Osun state including the Osun Oshogbo shrine and groove, a UNESCO World heritage site

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Explore Nigeria: IITA Ibadan
Day 6

place Ibadan-Lagos-Abuja

After breakfast, depart Ibadan by train to Lagos for an onward flight to the capital city of Abuja. On arrival in Abuja, we will explore Nigeria’s administrative & Political capital with all its landmarks and monuments. And subsequently check-in to a 4* hotel.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Explore Nigeria: Transcorp Hilton Abuja
Day 7

place Abuja City Tour

Explore all possible attractions in Abuja which includes the Jabi lake, Zuma rock, the Millennium park, Abuja Wonderland&park, Ladi Kwali pottery centre. We will end the day with a visit to the Arts&Craft centre.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • Explore Nigeria: Transcorp Hilton Abuja
Day 8

place Departure

Leisure at Hotel plus personal options. Final departure to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Eko Hotels & Suites
  • IITA Ibadan
  • Transcorp Hilton Abuja

Meals expand_less

  • Dinner (7)
  • Breakfast (7)
  • Lunch (6)

Transport expand_less

  • Toyota Camry sedan for 2pax, Toyota Sienna Space van for 3-5pax, Toyota Hiace bus for 6-10pax

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FROM PRICE PER TRAVELER

$3,400.00 USD