2-Day Lagos Discovery Tour with Makoko, Fela Kuti and Lekki

• Makoko Floating Community

  • Explore the Makoko community in Lagos, the world's largest floating village.
  • The community lives principally in stilt houses on the water.
  • Discover Lagos's own Venice on this guided canoe ride through the watery fishing neighbourhood.
  • Built on stilts over 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 rainy season, their occupation, and much 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 centre and a library.
  • If you appreciate nature and are unsure where to take your partner or loved one, this centre is an 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 and paintings to sculptures by various Nigerian and African artists.
  • The gallery is housed in a five-story building.

Duration: 2 hours

Admission included

• 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 ages.
  • 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 centre and the host location of the annual Felabration music festival.
  • It replaced the old Afrika Shrine created in 1970 by Fela Kuti, which was burnt down in 1977.
  • The New Afrika Shrine showcases music performances by Femi Kuti and Seun Kuti, making it a major tourist attraction.
  • On July 3, 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 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 Lekki Arts and Crafts Market offers a catalogue of artworks in many different styles.
  • If you are looking for the best of Nigerian creativity, this is a must-visit destination for art and fashion.
  • Anything and everything in African prints can be found here.

Duration: 3 hours

Admission not included