Legolas5 Says: 1 hour drive from Abuja are the Gurara Water Falls. During the rainy season its a spectacular place to visit, during the dry season, you can also enjoy a swim.From the parking area there is a steep descent towards the river. local boys are more then happy to carry your...
1 Review and 85 Opinions The Hilton is the best place to stay in Abuja. Keeps the quality for years. good fittness club,...
Sheraton Abuja: One of few choices
PeterKwiatkowski Says: Gym is a bit outdated and food is accaptable. It is Africa after all. View is nice and unique to location. Overall an enjoyable stay.
Wakkis: East Indian at its best
PeterKwiatkowski Says: A very nice atmosphere and friendly service. The buffet style servin gives apportunity to sample many nique dishes. Loved it. The prawns and fish were amazing.
Elephant Bar: Great Little Spot
dedan1975 Says: The Elephant Bar is located in the Sheraton Hotel Abuja. This is a great little spot! It opens around 7 PM I think, but doesn't get busy until around 10PM. There is no cover charge for hotel guests, and no cover at all during the week. Weekends is 500 Naira ($4 US), I...
PeterKwiatkowski Says: The local markets have anything and everything your heart may desire. From crafts to clothing, everything can be found. African carvings are in quite a demand, a labour of love with skill to match. Barter, barter and barter. Sellers are eager to sell but not to drop price....
Legolas5 Says: traffic wardens in Nigeria are calld yellow fever - see the colour of their uniform.they are harmless but might be "hungry" towards month ending, weekends and holidays
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Gym is a bit outdated and food is accaptable. It is Africa after all. View is nice and unique to location. Overall an enjoyable stay.
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Q: Hi, I have an opportunity to work for two years in Abuja. I can take my wife and kids, but she's worried it isn't safe. Is the...
A: Hi Dave, I lives with my father in Yola, Nigeria in the early 80s, I was 17. There was a military coup, religious insurrection and several other frightening and...
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I have had the opportunity to visit Africa a few times, I did not have a digital camera at the time to share some photos with you. Abuja does not offer much in way of tourism but it does have some...
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Abuja the Capital City of Nigeria

Abuja was created less the 30 years ago. Construction works began in the early 80's and many billions of $ were spent. Today, with more then 4 million inhabitants in the city and it's environs, one...
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No people please we're the capital

Abuja is a young city (30 yrs old) built as a capital city and seemingly designed not to cater for a large influx of urban migrants. So on the one hand it's quite pleasant because it's not affected by...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Abuja. I'd love to share with you the 0 tips I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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You find this landmark when you enter Abuja city from AIRPORT. One will like Abuja because it is so different from Lagos crowd.
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