Lagos Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 A warm culture explosion, food, people and music! 


Con

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 Because of too many people living in Lagos, there are so many robbers who are mainly jobless youths. 


In a nutshell

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 Lagos is a beautiful City, but you have to be very careful and smart !!! 

 

Explore Lagos

Things to Do  

Lagos best kept secret

Lagos best kept secret, Lagos

 Jan-ErikK Says:  Lekki Conservation Area - a oasis of calm and fresh air in this megacity.A tropical rainforest in the outskirts of the city, you´ll see monkeys at least. Also a ladder up to a lookout platform in a tree. 

If you happen to be in Lagos 1 st week in December

If you happen to be in Lagos 1 st week in December, Lagos

 Jan-ErikK Says:  The yearly The Experience Lagos - the worlds largest gospel consert with last year 700000 people in attendance. It´s organized by House On The Rock Church. Artists come from all over the world. It´s held in the beginning of December and it´s free! It starts by 7 and... 

TBS- Former Race Cource

TBS- Former Race Cource, Lagos

 Jan-ErikK Says:  Tafaba Balewa Square, is not a square but a huge venue, former race cource during the British rule, but also the place where independence was declared 1960. Now home to huge events like the yearly The Experience Lagos - the worlds largest gospel consert with last year 700000... 

The African Shrine

The African Shrine, Lagos

 Lennyx Says:  A highly energetic live performance by Femi Kuti, the son of the late FELA. You won't get any like this in Lagos. Also bearing in mind that this guy is a legend. He delivers interesting shows every Sunday night with his team of back up dancers, dancing to every beat. You can... 

Hotels  

Southern Sun Ikoyi

 2 Reviews and 211 Opinions  Excllent 5-star hotel, though, as of lack of a golf course only rated with 4 stars. Besides nearly... 

Restaurants  

Ocean Basket Restaurant: I call it - Fast Seafood

Ocean Basket Restaurant: I call it - Fast Seafood, Lagos

 Lennyx Says:  Beautifully decorated with a cute view of the ocean from the balcony. Ocean basket restaurant's menu looks appetizing as indeed the real deal. It's strictly seafood, mostly served with rice or chips, and also a long sushi menu. The platter pictured below is my favorite... 

Cactus Restaurant: Meet Bruno in Cactus

Cactus Restaurant: Meet Bruno in Cactus, Lagos

 Lennyx Says:  A very lovely restaurant whose chefs pay especial attention to their ingredients: Only the freshest of the fresh are being plated here. Their salads are always served fresh with robust flavors. They also serve ice creams, pizzas and pastries which are baked there. I love... 

Viceroy Restaurant: Best Indian Restaurant In Lagos..

Viceroy Restaurant: Best Indian Restaurant In Lagos.., Lagos

 landre Says:  One of the biggest strengths of Viceroy is it's ambience. Well lighted and well laid out. Great food, certainly the best in Lagos for Indian food.The food came promptly, nice and hot, not too spicy for me, just right. Keep up the good work.It's my favorite hangout spot in... 

Nightlife  

Sandra's Bar: In the Hole in the Wall

Sandra's Bar: In the Hole in the Wall, Lagos

 dedan1975 Says:  This spot like many of the places I've mentioned previously, might not be the appropriate venue for a first date. Then again, I would frown on taking women to clubs and bars anyway, but that's me. Sandra's bar is what we would call a juke/jook joint back home. A hole in the... 

Bachus: Clubbing

Bachus: Clubbing, Lagos

 mpanizza Says:  Very popular and fun place to hang, especially if you're staying on Ikoyi Island. They have live and DJ'd music and a fun upstairs "VIP" area. There's also an outdoor place with great music across the street. club gear 

Transportation  

Horrible traffic in rush hour

Horrible traffic in rush hour, Lagos

 Jan-ErikK Says:  Avoid if possible travelling in rush hours outside Lagos Island, i.e. morning and afternoons in VI (Vicoria Island) is a mare-ritt of "go-slow", be prepard to be stucked in the taxi for i hour on VI. Also be warned that if you take a taxi to a fancy mall like The Palms Mall... 

Domestic Airport

Domestic  Airport, Lagos

 Jan-ErikK Says:  Do observe that the Domestic Airport at Murtala Mohamad Airport firstly is separated from the International one and there are no shuttle buses, just taxis that would rip you off.Secodly do observe that there are two part of Dometic, the new modern building and the old wing.... 

Local Customs  

Religious

Religious, Lagos

 gflaig Says:  Everybody, I met in Lagos is deeply believing (nearly exlusively christian) going very much into the direction of fundamentalism.Somebody telling me, he is readding a lot - I am askingt him, whyt type of literature : I everyday read a minimum of 2-3 hrs in the bible.Beeing... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Walking around town

Walking around town, Lagos

 Jan-ErikK Says:  It´s safe to walk around busy and crowded Lagos Island during daytime, the western part market streets are extremely crowded so the risk of beeing robbed would be non-existent. But of cource be aware of pickpockets and leave bags and cameras back home. Lagos Island was some... 

Be careful taking photos in Nigeria!

Be careful taking photos in Nigeria!, Lagos

 Jan-ErikK Says:  People on the street feels offended it you take photos, they will get angry and shout at you. Even if you are just taking a general street view. I always tried to take photos with people far away. Once I went with a Nigerian friend to the market and took a photo at the... 

Check you immigraton stamp in your passport!

Check you immigraton stamp in your passport!, Lagos

 Jan-ErikK Says:  I had a 90 days visa issued at home, everything went very smoot at the arrival at Lagos International Airport. When I was getting ready to go home after about 40 days ín Nigeria I checked my passport - and realized that the official had only stamped 30 days! I didn´t know if... 

Never leave your passport at the hotel

Never leave your passport at the hotel, Lagos

 Jan-ErikK Says:  I once was caught by a gard taking photos at a nice park - that happened to be outside the Governors resicence. He asked to see my ID´, but just that day I have left my passport there I was stying in case I would meet a robber... The gard said if i can´t approve ID by my... 

Tourist Traps  

FINANCIAL TOURIST TRAPS
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YOU WROTE:
I have been told by some people that you must pay a $1900 fee to leave lagos no matter what airline you use for your departure. Othes have said that the 1900 dollar fee is a scam. I would like to know the truth. Is this true or is it a scam? Thank you for your reply...." MY REPLY IS --- It is a scam, it is not true...At the airport they may pressure u for money but all u have to say is 'BLESSINGS FOR U AND YOUR FAMILY'..:)

Unique Suggestions: IF PRESSURED FOR MONEY AT ANYTIME SAY...'BLESSINGS FOR U AND YOUR FAMILY'

Written May 25, 2012

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What to Pack  

Bring your credit card!!

Bring your credit card!!, Lagos

 Jan-ErikK Says:   ATM.s work perfectly ok in most places, i used Master Card, Try to avoid roadside ATM:s due to high risk or robbery. Sometime even if it said Master Card it didn´t work, not always connected to international cards, just go to another one! As nairas newer comes in big notes... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Lekki Market - Local Handicraft

Lekki Market - Local Handicraft, Lagos

 mcsaint Says:  Its not really recommended if you dont have a 4WD the roads leading to Lekki Market is not that great especially duringrainy season July. Generally its a market but there are quite a few tarders here selling local handicraft. If ur a bargain hunter this place may just make... 

Favorites  

Living in Lagos

Living in Lagos, Lagos

 mcsaint Says:  Hi there Jen..Im from Malaysia too now in VI Lagos. Have been here for a month and its been better than what my friend tells me. Overall, people who have jobs or their own bosses are really freindly people. There are loads of bad hats here as people form all over Africa come... 

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