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A day trip out of Abuja - Minna

A day trip out of Abuja - Minna, Abuja

 Legolas5 Says:  See my travel page - "Minna" 

Gurara Water Falls

Gurara Water Falls, Abuja

 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... 

Hotels  

Hawthorn Suites Abuja

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Transcorp Hilton Abuja

 1 Review and 85 Opinions  The Hilton is the best place to stay in Abuja. Keeps the quality for years. good fittness club,... 

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Hotels  

The Beacon Suites: Finally! A great alternative in Abuja

The Beacon Suites: Finally! A great alternative in Abuja, Abuja

 connieshea Says:  I'm an American who travels to abuja frequently. I had always stayed in the Hilton, but it was booked. The Beacon Suites is a 21 room boutique hotel that lives up to high international traveller standards. The hotel is new and the service is outstanding. The rooftop bar and... 

Valencia Hotels: A less expensive Hotel

Valencia Hotels: A less expensive Hotel, Abuja

 Legolas5 Says:  If you are not that picky, and not on an expense account 

Christal Palace: Christal Palace

Christal Palace: Christal Palace, Abuja

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Sheraton Abuja: One of few choices

Sheraton Abuja: One of few choices, Abuja

 PeterKwiatkowski Says:  Gym is a bit outdated and food is accaptable.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. 

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Restaurants  

Vanilla Restaurant Abuja: Escape the Abuja Heat Here!

Vanilla Restaurant Abuja: Escape the Abuja Heat Here!, Abuja

 Nuella Says:  Abuja is normally always hot! when I walked into the restaurant first thing that hit me was the cool temperature, such a welcome relief. It has a restaurant with diverse offerings from burgers to jamaican jerk chicken to local nigerian food. Also a cocktail bar with... 

Spice Foods Restaurant & Tandoor: Delicious and Inexpensive Indian Food!

Spice Foods Restaurant & Tandoor: Delicious and Inexpensive Indian Food!, Abuja

 tutuq8 Says:  Delicious Indian food, reasonable prices, friendly service. All vegetarian dishes are great!Channa Saag N1,100Kadahi Vegetables N1050Makhni Dal N900Vegetable Samosa (2) N450Lots more to choose from!Meat dishes, nothing over N1600Lunch buffet Sunday to Friday N2000 

Chez Victor: A French restaurant

Chez Victor: A French restaurant, Abuja

 Legolas5 Says:  Chez Victor is located in a quiet location in Maitama - Abuja.Victor - the chef is is there, to take your reservations, cook, and hover arround.Its a good place for dinner, but Victor also serves lunch menues. We had lobsters, filet of Grouper, and a stake.No complaints. 

Ciao: Italian

Ciao: Italian, Abuja

 Legolas5 Says:  Good Italian food, good Italian wines. Pasta, Pizza 

Wakkis: East Indian at its best

Wakkis: East Indian at its best, Abuja

 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. 

Nightlife  

Bars at Hilton: Night Life

Bars at Hilton: Night Life, Abuja

 don-mehran Says:  Tooooooo Expensive to party!20 Dollar for a Redbull & Vodka!!!!! 

Elephant Bar: Great Little Spot

Elephant Bar: Great Little Spot, Abuja

 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... 

Shopping  

Road side: Local Art

Road side: Local Art, Abuja

 PeterKwiatkowski Says:   Quite a thing to watch a man make his living right on the side of the road. A lot of pride goes into ones carvings. Bartering is the key. 

Local markets: Never stops

Local markets: Never stops, Abuja

 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.... 

Local Customs  

Yellow Fever

Yellow Fever, Abuja

 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... 

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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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Abuja - Nigeria

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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

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 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

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 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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Abuja- `Centre of unity'.

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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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Abuja WELCOMES YOU HERE

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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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