8 Day itinerary in Nigeria, Africa
Nigeria Tour
Experience culture, market, nightlife, lifestyle and the day-to-day lives of the Nigerian people. This is one of those tours where Lagos Nigeria West Africa gets under your skin, and you can appreciate the circle of life. Most of us live for moments where nature is so astonishing that our breath is ... Read More
By Confidence, Jennifer ezinne, Alex, Evans and Jeanpaul
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Easy
Recommended Age
Everyone
Operated in
English
GUIDANCE
Driver as a Guide
starting point
Lagos
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Rural home stays
Indigenous culture
Visit markets
Meet local people
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts
Start/End
Night
Highlights
Explore Lagos mainland and Makoko stilt village
Visit the Badagry Slave Museum of History
Experience the day-by-day activities at the Ekpe fish market
Learn about the history of the Egba Yoruba people
Explore Lagos mainland and Makoko stilt village
Visit the Badagry Slave Museum of History
Experience the day-by-day activities at the Ekpe fish market
Learn about the history of the Egba Yoruba people
Itinerary
Standard Accommodation
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Tour around Lagos
You will be picked-up from your hotel in Lagos for a quick run through Lagos mainland, Makoko Stilt village and off to the island to relish the Lekki Conservation Center, the lekki craft market, the national museum and Nike art gallery.
Accommodation:
- Standard Accommodation: 2* Hotel
Day 2
Trip to Abeokuta
On this day we will drive from Lagos to Abeokuta to see the wonder Olumo rock and learn about the history of the Egba Yoruba people. Then, we will move onward to the Olusegun Obasanjo presidential library. Return to Lagos.
Accommodation:
- Standard Accommodation: 2* Hotel
Day 3
Trip to Badagry
Leave for Badagry very early to beat traffic. We will visit the Badagry Slave Museum of History, the Slave Root, Point of no return and the house of a former slave returnee who later became a slave merchant, the first story building in Nigeria, and a whispering palm resort. Then, transfer back to the island.
Accommodation:
- Standard Accommodation: 2* Hotel
Day 4
Ekpe fish market in Lagos
Today's tour will take us to the Ekpe fish market where we will experience the day-by-day activity of this local market that specialises in the buying and selling of a variety of fishes.
Accommodation:
- Standard Accommodation: 2* Hotel
Day 5
Visit to the Lagos Jaekel House
The Jaekel House is a 2-story colonial mansion in Ebute Metta, Lagos, Nigeria. The house was built in 1898 on a large expanse of landscaped land and named after the late Francis Jaekel OBE, a former superintendent of the Nigerian Railway Corporation who retired in the 1970s after almost three decades of active service. Jaekl house was formally the residence of the General Manager and was later converted to a senior staff rest house. The building has been renovated and restored by professor John Godwin in collaboration with the Railway Corporation in 2010. The building is now a “mini Museum” showcasing photographic archives dating from 1940s through1970s of personalities, places, historical events in pre- and post-independent Nigeria and houses artifacts (tools, equipment, attires, pictures etc) of the old Railway Corporation.
Accommodation:
- Standard Accommodation: 2* Hotel
Day 6
Transfer to Ibadan
Today, we will visit The University of Ibadan Zoological Garden and Nature Park, The National Museum of Ibadan and de Iita Forest Reserve. Then, we will visit the Irefin Palace to learn more about the beautiful history of Ibadan people. The palace was built in 1902 and is made up of 185 rooms. There are people who still live in Irefin Palace till date. Also, explore the Gbaji fabrics market in Ibadan.
Accommodation:
- Standard Accommodation: 2* Hotel
Day 7
Trip to Ikogosi and transfer back to Lagos
After a 2-hours drive to Ikogosi, today we will explore and experience the warm spring and on our way back we will visit the Agodi gardens before our trip back to Lagos.
Accommodation:
- Standard Accommodation: 2* Hotel
Day 8
Departure Day
Relax at the Inagbe resort with cool Nigerian music/entertainment, and later you will be dropped off for onward departure.
What’s Included
Accommodation
- 2* Hotel
Transport
- All transportation as per itinerary
- A private air-conditioned car and fuel
Activities
- All guided activities as per itinerary
Not Included
- Travel insurance and immunizations
- Meals, drinks or alcoholic beverages
- Alcoholic beverages
- Any hotel incidentals
- International flights
- Visa and visa fees
About Confidence
TEAM LEAD
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A Tour Director/ Guide. Confidence gives you the best and expert guide on your next tour experience within Nigeria, Ghana and other west African countries. With an experience living across boarders of the west African coast .
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$2,088.00 USD