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2-Day Dynamic Lagos Discovery Tour From Makoko To Lekki
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Rural Experience, Culture, Museum

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French

Description

Embark on a two-day exploration of Lagos, Nigeria. First, delve into the fascinating Makoko Floating Community, then proceed to the Lekki Conservation Centre and the Nike Centre For Art And Culture. Next, on day two, immerse yourself in Nigeria's cultural heritage at the National Museum. Continue visiting the iconic New Afrika Shrine, where live music awaits. Then, explore the legacy of Fela Kuti at the Kalakuta Republic Museum. Finally, conclude your journey with a vibrant shopping experience at the Lekki Arts and Crafts Market.

Highlights
  • Explore Makoko's intricate waterways and stilt houses
  • Traverse Africa's longest canopy bridge at Lekki Conservation Centre
  • Marvel at 25,000+ artworks at Nike Centre For Art And Culture
  • Discover Nigeria's cultural heritage at National Museum
  • Experience pulsating music at New Afrika Shrine
  • Step into Fela Kuti's world at Kalakuta Republic Museum
  • Day 1: Waterworld Lagos Tour expand_more
    • Makoko Floating community

      • Explore the Makoko community in Lagos, the world’s largest floating village.
      • The community lives principally on stilt houses on water.
      • Discover Lagos’s own Venice on this guided canoe ride through the watery fishing neighborhood.
      • Built on stilts overtop canals, the area is home to at least 850,000 people, although some estimates indicate closer to 1,000,000 floating city dwellers.
      • Our local tour guide will educate you about the history of the community and why they decided to settle on water.
      • This trip gives you an opportunity to experience the day-to-day lives of the people, how they cope with the raining season, their occupation, and many more.

    Duration: 2 hours

    Admission included

    • Lekki Conservation Centre

      • Lekki Conservation Centre is a hidden gem waiting for tourists to explore as they walk on the longest canopy bridge in Africa.
      • The Centre is one of the best and most visited nature reserves in Nigeria.
      • Raised walkways enable viewing of animals like monkeys, crocodiles, and various birds.
      • There is also a conservation center and a library.
      • If you appreciate nature and are in a limbo as to where to take your partner or lover, this center is the ideal place to visit.

    Duration: 2 hours

    Admission included

    • Nike Centre For Art And Culture

      • Nike Art Gallery is West Africa’s biggest gallery.
      • It boasts over 25,000 artworks ranging from textiles, paintings, and sculptures from various Nigerian and African artists.
      • The gallery is in a five-story tall building.

    Duration: 2 hours

    Admission included

  • Day 2: Lagos Cultural Odyssey expand_more
    • The National Museum

      • Nestled within the bustling cityscape of Lagos, the Nigerian National Museum is a beacon of Nigeria's rich cultural heritage.
      • Founded in 1957 by the English archaeologist Kenneth Murray, this national treasure trove houses a splendid collection of Nigerian art that spans the epochs.
      • The collection ranges from elegant statuary to intricate carvings, and from absorbing archaeological finds to ethnographic exhibits.

    Duration: 2 hours

    Admission included

    • The New Afrika Shrine

      • The New Afrika Shrine is an open-air entertainment center and the host location of the annual Felabration music festival.
      • It is the replacement of the old Afrika Shrine created in 1970 by Fela Kuti until it was burnt down in 1977.
      • The New Afrika Shrine showcases music performances by Femi Kuti and Seun Kuti, making it a tourist attraction.
      • On July 3rd, 2018, French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Shrine and pre-launched the Season of African Cultures 2020 in France.
      • Macron said he had visited the Shrine as a student in 2002.

    Duration: 3 hours

    Admission included

    • Kalakuta Republic Museum

      • At Kalakuta Museum, you will experience the lifestyle of the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
      • You will be able to see and access his bedroom, personal effects, and musical instruments.
      • His tomb is also located on the same compound.
      • Before this house was turned into a Museum, the property served as Fela’s residence from 1970 until his death in 1997.

    Duration: 2 hours

    Admission included

    • Lekki Arts and Crafts Market

      • Regarded as the largest art market in Nigeria, the catalog of the Lekki arts and crafts market consists of different styles of artworks.
      • If you are looking for where to shop for the best of Nigerian creativity, you must definitely visit the Lekki arts and craft market, also for art and fashion.
      • Anything and everything of African prints can be found here.

    Duration: 3 hours

    Admission not included

What's Included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Letter of invitation to facilitate visa issuance
  • Entrance fees
  • Airport pick-up
Meeting Point

Murtala Muhammed International Airport Road, Lagos, Nigeria

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 USD 489 Per Person
2 To 3 USD 410 Per Person
4 To 5 USD 383 Per Person
6 To 10 USD 365 Per Person
11 To 20 USD 342 Per Person
Child
1 To 20 USD 330 Per Person

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USD 489 / person