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Pro
A warm culture explosion, food, people and music!
Con
Because of too many people living in Lagos, there are so many robbers who are mainly jobless youths.
In a nutshell
Lagos is a beautiful City, but you have to be very careful and smart !!!
bisous333 Says: It was my 5th trip to Nigeria before I discovered Lekki conservation park. Wow what an adventure! It's full of all sorts of wild animals and even a small type of savannah, I saw crocodiles and walked for what felt like miles through bushes and over wooden brigdes etc.It was...
2 Reviews and 113 Opinions Excllent 5-star hotel, though, as of lack of a golf course only rated with 4 stars. Besides nearly...
Southern Sun Ikoyi: Hotel for lunch and dinner
gordonilla Says: The hotel was excellent - although they do run out of food sometimes - on our first night we (all 4 of us) ordered fillet steaks. Sadly they only had 3, so I was generous and ordered a peppered beef and chicken pie. It was reasonable but was a little creamy for my own...
The Lagoon: Dinner on VI (Victoria Island)
gordonilla Says: Victoria Island is a part of Lagos. It is fairly big and is a city within a city. It is not Lagos Island where the Central Business District is actually located but Victoria Island and to be more precise Lekki (Peninsula) is where all the newly rich of Lagos live. Being on...
Flamingo Restaurant: Delicious Tandoori Prawns
MikeOkiro Says: They have Excellent Tandoori Barbecue dishes like Flamingo Pahadi Kebab and Flamingo Tandoori Jumbo Prawns! MMMnnn, Ambience is much better than the other Indian restaurants in the Market, and indoor parking space and nice and friendly staff. The speed of the service is a...
Sandra's Bar: In the Hole in the Wall
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...
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
From Lagos to Cotonou by shared taxi
lotharscheer Says: Go first to Mile 2 motor park, by taxi from Lagos island 1500 to 2000 Naira (depending on trafic), from there are shared taxis, leaving when full for 3000 Naira, very bad road until the border, lots of problems at that border, 4 to 5 hours.
formanjay Says: We just flew to Cape Town from Portland, Oregon via Houston, Lagos, J'burg and then Cape Town. As we were using United FF miles we were on Continental to Lagos and then switched to South African Air. I am writing this in the hopes someone will find it helpful. There was...
tina4smart Says: Daer VT,For the exchange rate, do go to EKO HOTEL @ VIctotia Island. I was last week , 1 dollar for 152 naira while 1euro for 212.. naira.Teenah, Lagos.TransportationThere is al ot traffic in Lagos Isalnd daily and one the fattest way to be on time Motcycle known as OKODA.It...
gordonilla Says: I have to say that we were discouraged from using public transport during a business trip to Lagos. However from observation it seems as if there are plenty of mini buses and coaches around to use. there are also many taxis and three wheeled vehicles too.These are yellow in...
bengree Says: I came from Europe to Lagos for one week, for business, my wife wanted to join me this one time. had told many kind of stories about security,and the Nigerians driving skills..a friend told me about this Canadian company who provides armored cars to VIP renting services to...
bbaran73 Says: Oyubo market is 10-15 km's away from the city, it is called Oyubo market cos generally expatriates and foreigners visit the area to buy local crafts, art pieces and food. There are 2 sections, one is for crafts and handmade wooden masks, statues and paintings. the other one...
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...
ragavendralokaranjan Says: Hi... Nigeria is very very Famous in scams, particularly Job Scams. I personelly experienced the same, luckly i escaped . Pl dont be happy and excited if something unsual offers you got instead think how a company can afford to pay such a salary. Dont pay or transfer any...
ragavendralokaranjan Says: Hi ....I went Lagos for a business trip, I was trying to take pictures when i came outside the Airport. I was caught by a local Policemen and he asked me to surrender my Digital Camera. Then i deleated the snapa and taken back my camera. It was a moment just i entered...
AC1 Says: You will probably not doing any camping or much of outdoor activities here except probably a visit to the Atlantic Ocean facing beach. Some beach wear will be useful if a beach visit is in your itinery. Don't have to carry your surf board, sails, etc though as it might be...
AC1 Says: A digital camera will come in very handy in Lagos. Typical SLR camera will also do the job except that developing the phtotos is not recommended locally. Conventional photo shop is not easily accessable. Quality is poor too.Cautions: Before you take a shot, make sure you...
Lekki Market - Local Handicraft
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...
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...
AC1 Says: Lagos is a cash society. Don't be surprise to see people moving around with stashed of hard cash in hand to pay for a dinner bill or drinks.Due to the big stashes of cash to be carried around, conventional wallet or purse will not be able to do the job. Usually we use a...
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Q: My mother has met a man from Lagos Nigeria and in July she will be traveling there to marry him, my concern is I have not heard of...
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Before I begin, I have to make it clear that Lagos is not a place for leisure, sightseeing and definitely not safari animal hunting. It is not my intention to select such a strange location as my...
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Lagos State is in the Southern part of Nigeria. It used to be the capital of Nigeria. Abuja took over and became the Federal Capital Territory not too long ago. Lagos is scandalously over populated....
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I was warned about how dangerous this city was. From reading the internet blogs I thought it would be on par with Baghdad in terms of chances of being murdered. Perhaps this place was dangerous back...
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Mention Lagos to those familiar with the city and you will likely get a wince in response. Few cities have a reputation quite as bad as Lagos, however I was pleasantly surprised by what I found. Sure,...
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Out of all places Lagos, Nigeria
I lived in Lagos during my childhood from age 5-16 (1981-1992). As a child you think that everything around you is normal. Lagos is my hometown. Everyone I met that I spoke to about Nigeria are...
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