Itinerary

1. Day 01: Lagos Arrival

   • On arrival in Lagos, you are met by our representatives and transferred to your hotel.
   • After check-in, proceed on an evening outing for dinner and entertainment.
   • Return to your hotel and the rest of the evening at leisure, overnight at Lagos Continental Hotel or similar.

2. Day 02: Lagos - Badagry - Abeokuta

   • After breakfast, depart on a day visit to Badagry along the coastal road west of Lagos at the Benin Republic border. Badagry, founded in the early 15th century on a lagoon off the Gulf of Guinea, became a key port for the export of slaves to the Americas, mainly Brazil.
   • Embark on the Badagry 'Slave Route' tour, including the old slave market, slave trade museum and relics, Seriki Abbas compound (slave baracoons), Gberefu beach (Slave embarkation point), etc.
   • Lunch is at a city restaurant. Proceed to Abeokuta and check in at your hotel on arrival. Overnight at Park Inn by Radisson.

3. Day 03: Abeokuta - Ibadan

   • After breakfast, drive to Ibadan. On the way, visit Abeokuta, the largest city and capital of Ogun State. The original settlers of Abeokuta were of the Egba nation, and later, some members of other Yoruba clans came to the city.
   • Explore historic Olumo Rock and Itoku Market, known for vendors selling the famous Adire fabric, an indigo-dyed cloth made by Yoruba women using resist dye techniques.
   • Visit the fetish stalls at the market where traditional medicine items are sold.
   • Lunch is at the Obasanjo Library Complex. Depart after lunch for Ibadan and check in to your hotel on arrival.
   • Dinner and evening at leisure. Overnight at Golden Tulip Hotel or similar.

4. Day 04: Ibadan - Ile Ife - Osogbo

   • After breakfast, depart for Oshogbo. On the way, visit Ile Ife, known as the cradle of Yoruba civilization.
   • Explore the Palace of the Ooni of Ife, the spiritual head and highest-ranking King of Yorubaland.
   • Visit Ife Museum, the statue of Queen Moremi Ajasoro, a prominent female warrior who saved Ife from her enemies, and the historic Oranmiyan monolith. Join "elders of the land" for a drink and ablution to the forefathers, recounting lore surrounding the great Oranmiyan warrior-king.
   • Continue to Oshogbo, the main city of Osun State, located in the farming region where various crops are grown.
   • On arrival, embark on a tour of the town known for the annual festival along the River Osun, centred around the sacred grove of the river goddess Osun, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
   • The Osun Sacred Grove is one of the last remnants of the primary high forest in southern Nigeria and is regarded as the abode of the goddess of fertility, Osun.
   • Explore the grove's dense forest, dotted with sanctuaries, shrines, sculptures, and artworks honouring Osun and other deities.
   • The sacred grove is seen as a symbol of identity for all Yoruba people, testifying to the once widespread practice of establishing sacred groves outside all settlements.
   • Continue to your hotel for dinner and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight at Ideal Nest Hotel.

5. Day 05: Oshogbo - Benin City

   • After breakfast, depart for Benin City. En route, visit the ancient Oba’s (King) palace and museum at Owo.
   • On arrival in Benin City, check-in at your hotel, then proceed on a tour of the city.
   • Explore the Benin museum with a large collection of ancient Benin artifacts, Oba’s palace, Benin Heritage Center, Igun quarters of the ancient guild of bronze casters, etc.
   • Return to your hotel after the tour. Dinner and the rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight at Protea Hotel by Marriott.

6. Day 06: Benin City – Lagos City Tour

   • After breakfast, explore the city before catching your flight for Lagos.
   • On arrival in Lagos, embark on a city tour starting from NCF Lekki Conservation Centre, a nature reserve where nature meets nurture.
   • Walk on the boardwalk and Skywalk Canopy to observe monkeys, beautiful birds, and a manmade pond with colored fishes.
   • Proceed to Lekki International Craft Market for handmade arts and craft items.
   • Continue to Nike Art Gallery & Cultural Centre, the biggest private gallery of art in West Africa, with the largest collection of artworks by various contemporary Nigerian artists.
   • Visit the Kalakuta Republic museum, highlighting the life of legendary Afrobeat musician Fela Kuti. Explore Fela's preserved bedroom, artifacts, exhibits, and the mausoleum where he is buried.
   • Proceed to the New Africa Shrine, an open-air entertainment center with a live shrine dedicated to the memory of Fela.
   • Experience live musical shows with Femi Kuti and the Positive Force band on Sunday and Thursday evenings (optional).
   • Return to your hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

7. Day 07: Lagos – Departure

   • Following a sumptuous breakfast, embark on last-minute shopping and sightseeing at markets and malls around the city.
   • Transfer to the airport to catch your onward flight home.