Nigeria-7-day-itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Lagos

  • Arrival: Arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos
  • Transportation: Take a taxi or shuttle to your hotel ( approx. ₦5,000 / $15 USD)
  • Accommodation: Check-in at a hotel in the Victoria Island area (approx. ₦20,000 / $50 USD per night)
  • Activity: Visit the National Museum of Nigeria to learn about the country’s history and culture
    • Address: 1-5 Onikan St, Lagos Island, Lagos
    • Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-4pm
    • Admission: ₦500 / $2 USD per person

Day 2: Lagos

  • Activity: Take a stroll along the scenic Eko Atlantic City coastline (free admission)
    • Address: Victoria Island, Lagos
    • Hours: Open daily
  • Thing to know: Be prepared for heavy traffic and long wait times in Lagos
  • Visa requirement: Nigeria has no visa requirements for tourists from most countries, but a valid passport is required

Day 3: Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove

  • Transportation: Take a domestic flight from Lagos to Ibadan (approx. ₦20,000 / $50 USD) and then transfer to a van or taxi to the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove (approx. ₦5,000 / $15 USD)
  • Accommodation: Check-in at a hotel in Osogbo town (approx. ₦10,000 / $25 USD per night)
  • Activity: Visit the Osun Osogbo Sacred Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Address: Along Oshogbo-Ijebu-Ode Road, Osogbo
    • Hours: Open daily 9am-5pm
    • Admission: ₦1,000 / $3 USD per person

Day 4: Ibadan

  • Activity: Visit the University of Ibadan campus and explore the surrounding areas (free admission)
    • Address: Ojaba St, Ibadan
    • Hours: Open daily
  • Thing to know: Be prepared for a crowded market experience at the popular Bodija Market
  • Transportation: Return to Lagos by domestic flight or bus

Day 5: Kano

  • Transportation: Take a domestic flight from Lagos to Kano (approx. ₦25,000 / $60 USD)
  • Accommodation: Check-in at a hotel in the city center (approx. ₦15,000 / $35 USD per night)
  • Activity: Visit the Kano City Wall and explore the surrounding areas
    • Address: Along Muhammadu Buhari Way, Kano
    • Hours: Open daily 9am-5pm
    • Admission: ₦500 / $2 USD per person

Day 6: Yankari Game Reserve

  • Transportation: Take a domestic flight from Kano to Bauchi (approx. ₦20,000 / $50 USD) and then transfer to a van or taxi to the Yankari Game Reserve (approx. ₦5,000 / $15 USD)
  • Accommodation: Check-in at a hotel within the reserve (approx. ₦10,000 / $25 USD per night)
  • Activity: Take a guided tour of the Yankari Game Reserve
    • Address: Along Bauchi-Maiduguri Road, Bauchi State
    • Hours: Open daily 9am-5pm
    • Admission: ₦1,500 / $4 USD per person

Day 7: Return to Lagos

  • Transportation: Take a domestic flight from Bauchi back to Lagos (approx. ₦25,000 / $60 USD)
  • Accommodation: Check-out of your hotel and transfer back to the airport for departure