From $2750
7 days
Unlimited
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Discover the vibrant spirit and cultural richness of Nigeria on this immersive journey. Start in Lagos, the bustling commercial hub, where you’ll experience the city’s energy and visit iconic landmarks like Freedom Park, Tinubu Square, and the Nike Art Gallery. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the lagoon for a unique perspective of this dynamic metropolis.
Venture to Badagry, a town steeped in history, to explore the Old Slave Market, the Seriki Abbas compound, and Gberefu Beach, the poignant slave embarkation point. Continue to Abeokuta, where you’ll marvel at Olumo Rock and stroll through the bustling Itoku Market, known for its vibrant ‘Adire’ fabrics and traditional wares.
Immerse yourself in the cultural treasures of Oshogbo, home to the UNESCO-listed Osun Sacred Grove, a spiritual sanctuary honoring Yoruba heritage. Explore Ile-Ife, considered the cradle of Yoruba civilization, with its rich historical sites and the National Museum.
Journey to Lokoja, a historic town at the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers, where you’ll visit Mount Patti for panoramic views and the Holy Trinity School, a site tied to Nigeria’s history of liberation.
In Abuja, Nigeria’s purpose-built capital, discover a city designed for harmony with its natural surroundings. Highlights include the National Assembly Complex, Millennium Park, and the vibrant Arts & Crafts Village.
Throughout this trip to Nigeria, enjoy a blend of history, culture, and nature, with opportunities to connect with the warm hospitality of its people. From serene beaches and UNESCO World Heritage Sites to vibrant markets and historical landmarks, this adventure offers a comprehensive exploration of Nigeria’s beauty and heritage.
Plan your journey today and uncover the heart of this captivating nation!
On arrival in Lagos, you are met and transferred to the hotel. After check-in, attend tour briefings.
Meal(s) Included: No
Overnight at Eko Hotel & Suites
Depart Lagos after breakfast for Badagry along the coastal road west of Lagos at the Benin Republic border. On arrival, embark on a tour of Badagry – Old slave market, slave trade museum and relics, Seriki Abbas compound, Gberefu beach (Slave embarkation point) etc. Lunch is at a city restaurant. Proceed for Abeokuta after lunch to visit historic Olumo rock, Itoku market selling ‘Adire’ (batik) fabric and fetish stalls at the market where items of traditional medicine are sold. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast & Dinner Overnight at Park Inn by Radisson
After breakfast depart for Oshogbo. On arrival, embark on a tour of Oshogbo. Oshogbo is the main city of Osun State located in the farming region where yams, cassava, grain, cotton and tobacco are grown. Oshogbo is the venue of the annual festival along the River Oxun. The festival is centered around the sacred grove of the river goddess Oxun, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The dense forest of the Oxun Sacred Grove is one of the last remnants of primary high forest in southern Nigeria. Regarded as the abode of the goddess of fertility Oxun, one of the pantheons of Yoruba gods, the landscape of the grove and its meandering river is dotted with sanctuaries and shrines, sculptures and art works in honor of Oxun and other deities. The sacred grove is seen as a symbol of identity for all Yoruba people. It testifies to the once widespread practice of establishing sacred groves outside all settlements. After lunch visit the national museum and historical sites at Ile-Ife. According to the Yoruba people, Ife is where the founding deities Oduduwa and Obatala began the creation of the world, as directed by the paramount Deity Olodumare. Return to hotel after visits. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Ideal Nest Hotel
After breakfast, depart for Abuja. Visit confluence of rivers Niger and Benue at Lokoja en-route including Mount Patti at about 900 meters offering a panoramic view of the Niger-Benue confluence and environ, Holy Trinity School the first school in Northern Nigeria established in 1865 by Bishop Ajayi Crowther. Located in the school’s premises is the ‘Iron of Liberty’ an iron pole marking the spot where slaves rescued from slave merchants regained their freedom during the slave trade abolition era in the early 1800s and other historical places of interest. Lunch is at a city restaurant. Proceed after lunch to visit fishing villages along the river Niger en-route Abuja. On arrival in Abuja, check-in at your hotel Meal(s) Included: Breakfast & Dinner Overnight at NICON Luxury Hotel
Abuja is an entirely purpose-built, planned city and it serves as the capital of Nigeria. The site for the new capital was chosen because of its central location, easy accessibility, pleasant climate, low population density, and the availability of land for future expansion. Not only was a city designed, but an entire environment. Abuja is surrounded by abundant hills, highlands, Savannah grassland, and tropical rainforests. After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Abuja, including the national assembly complex, central business district, International conference center, millennium Park, Christian center, national mosque, arts & craft village, shopping and sightseeing. Return to hotel after tour. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast & Dinner Overnight at NICON Luxury Hotel
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Lagos. LAGOS (Eko local name) the vibrant commercial capital of Nigeria founded about 1630 is located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa and composed of islands, mainland & a peninsula. Metropolitan Lagos, a world mega-city with over 21 million inhabitants is the most populous in Africa. On arrival, embark on a drive through Lagos Island, Victoria Island and Lekki Peninsula areas of the city with stopovers at museum, Freedom park, Brazilian Quarters, Eko Atlantic city, Tinubu square, Nike art gallery and Isale Eko old section of the city, promises an exciting sightseeing tour. Lunch is at a city restaurant. A boat ride on the lagoon with panoramic view of the city is the high point. Shopping at souvenir shops at Lekki International market. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast & Dinner Overnight at Eko Hotel & Suites
Early morning transfer to the airport for your onward flight. End of tour
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