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AC1 Says: There are some nice beaches around Victoria Island that you can have some break during the weekends. Eleko beach is one of them. Located about 1 hour drive away from the city. You can't compare it with Bali, Phuket or Tioman, but it is the best you can find here. Just make...
Eko Hotel and Suites: Like no Other
itscarlos Says: Stay in top shape at Eko Hotel & Suites. Enjoy our ultra modern gym equipped with the best in cardiovascular and weight training as well as personal TV screens so that you have fun every second of your workout. Cool your mind in our stunning swimming pool or have a...
Le Meridien Eko Hotel & Suites: Not much of a choice ....
AC1 Says: This only hotel of international standard in the island. The rest are locally operated guest houses which depending on your luck, can be very sleezy.... Great pool and by the sea. Lots of actions by the pool side every eveing. Don't be shocked to find the water supply to be...
Robert's Cafe: Fantastic cheese cake and international serving
AC1 Says: Good cheese cake and wide selection of all other pastry. The owner used to be a practised medical doctor in UK but give up his career by pursing his hobby in making cheese cake.International serving for lunch dishes and breakfast. Meat ball spaghaetti.
Marco Polo: If you fancy Chinese food
AC1 Says: This is one of the better Chinese restaurant in town. The closest to the taste back home or China. Of course, dont expect too much though as material are not easy to obtain locally. The ambience is one of the better one around and definitely up to standard in comparison the...
AC1 Says: You may find a lot of motocycle taxis around Lagos. They are called Okada in local terms. These Okada can bring you any place you want in the Island or outside the island. Prices range from 50 Naira to 100 Naira depending on the distance.However, be careful with the way they...
Entrance of Eko Hotel: Local handicraft
AC1 Says: A one stop shop for travellers. You can get almost all local souveniers at this place. Ranging from wood carving to oil painting. Local wood carving, ivory bangles, bronze sculptures, etc. You have to negotiate real hard. 50% asking price will be fair enough usually.
AC1 Says: You might find the language used here a little strange from typical English. It is call Pigeon English. How now? = How are you?Welcome! = Hello!No wahala = No problemHow far? = How is it going?You have anything for me? = Can you give me some money (cash)?Now = can be...
Hide your Credit Card away...!!!
AC1 Says: NEVER EVER use your credit card after you landed in this country. Nigeria is very famous for all credit card scam and fraud. Do not even your credit card to pay for hotel bills at a 5 star hotel. Many visitors who signed their credit card in the country, suffer when they...
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...
AC1 Says: As mentioned in my main page, you have to make sure that you have all the necessay vaccinations taken, for examples Yellow fever, Tetanus, Polio, Hepatitis A&B, Meningitis A&C and Typhoid. Medical facilities are very poor locally and very expensive if you can find one....
AC1 Says: Lagos has tropical climate all year round.If you are on leisure visit, bring summer clothing and casual wear. Humidity is high all year round and can get real sticky when standing under the sun. It is recommended that thin T-Shirts, Khakis, sandal will be just fine...
AC1 Says: Most airlines from Europe into Lagos allows baggage limit up to 65kg per passenger. This is mainly due to request from local passengers who usually do BIG shopping from London, Paris, etc. The baggage handling in Lagos Airport is known to be poor. Extra attention needed when...
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...
Plan a Lagos Island vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Lagos Island locals
There are some nice beaches around Victoria Island that you can have some break during the weekends. Eleko beach is one of them. Located about 1 hour drive away...
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Q: I just want to know the costs of some good but not too expensive hotels in or around Lagos Island. Thanks
A: Hello I currently live in London and every 3 years I travel ot Lagos. I do not know of any hotel price in Lagos Island as I feel they might be way out of my pocket I...
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Fastest Growing City in Africa
Lagos (pron. IPA: /ˈleɪgɒs/ or /ˈlɑːgoʊs/ overseas) is the most populous conurbation in Nigeria with more than 8 million people. It is the most populous in Africa,...
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Flamingo Indian & tandoori Restaurant
the staff are very friendly and the quality of food especially the tandoori barbeque is excelllent. Prices are also very reasonable. I have scanned a copy of their newsletter to show some of their...
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