Nigeria Highlights

Upon arrival in Lagos, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.-/-/-

Lagos, also known as Eko (from its origin in 1630) is the vibrant commercial hub of Nigeria. With its population of is over twenty million, Lagos is the most populous city in Nigeria, and the country in turn, is the most populous black nation on earth. Lagos is known to be the economic, financial, and commercial nerve centre of west Africa, and the 5th largest in Africa. The city is located on the Atlantic coast of the region and comprises of a litany of islands, a mainland and a peninsula. Our first visit after breakfast will be to Makoko stilt village - a village built on water. Here we shall explore by canoe, the watery environs and the lifestyle of the villagers. Next stop is Lagos Island, the first settlement of Lagos where we learn about the origins of Lagos and explore historical sites. The National museum houses artifacts and culture from some of the over 250 tribes of Nigeria and will be our stopover before we proceed for lunch and experience delicious Nigerian cuisine. At Nike Art Gallery we shall behold the four floors and thousands of exquisite and authentic Nigerian art and craft done by Nigerian artists. Lekki Conservation centre shall be our last site visit for the day where you can climb the longest canopy walkway in Africa and explore the nature reserve that is home to many free range animals.B/-/-

We shall set off early for our day trip to Badagry. The coastal border town of Badagry can be found west of Lagos and near the border separating Nigeria from the republic of Benin. Its coast and location made it the perfect trade route in the slave trade era. And so, here, we shall visit the old slave market, slave trade museum and relics, and the homestead the then King Seriki Abbas, and the Gberefu beach (slave embarkation point). Back to Lagos for overnight. B/-/-