Day 1: Arrival in Lagos, Airport Pick-up
Welcome to Nigeria! According to your arrival flight schedule, our local guide and driver will pick you up from the Lagos International Airport today. Then a comfortable private drive will take you to check into the hotel in downtown Lagos. Accommodation: Eko Hotel & Suites (5 stars) or similar
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Today you will first visit the Nigerian National Museum and the Cathedral Church of Christ in Lagos. The National Museum is a must for travelers to Lagos, and it is a good place to learn about the culture, history, tradition and customs of Nigeria. The Cathedral Church is on the broad street and it is a good choice for you to take some pictures here. After lunch, you will visit the Freedom Park. Then we will transfer you for around 2.5 hours to Badagry. After arrival, check into the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Bedrock Hotel (4 stars) or similar
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Day 3: Badagry - Abeokuta
After breakfast, the guide will take you to visit the Old Slave Market, the Slave Trade Museum and relics. It will show you the history of the slave in this area in the past and you will know how terrible the conditions of the slaves were. Then you will visit the Seriki Abbas Compound and the Gberefu Beach. After lunch, we will drive for around 3.5 hours to Abeokuta. Relax at the hotel upon arrival. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Park Inn by Radisson (4 stars) or similar
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Today we will visit the Olumo Rock, which is an ancient spot worth exploring. The rock was served as a refuge during the inter-tribal wars. If interested, you can climb up the rock which takes about 1 hour. Of course you can also choose to take the elevator up to the top. Our guide will tell you the history of this rock which makes the visit more meaningful. After that, we will transfer you for around 4 hours to Idanre. Check into the hotel upon arrival. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Rock Valley Hotel or similar
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Day 5: Visit the Idanre Hills
Today we will spend a whole day to visit the Idanre Hills. Climbing up the hill, and there is a plateau, from where you will see an isolated village which was the settlement region for the ancient people of Idanre. The breathtaking view will be a reward for you. There is also a chief’s palace and many sacred sites for you to explore. After the visit, we will transfer you back to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Rock Valley Hotel or similar
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After breakfast, we will transfer you to Oshogbo and it takes about 2.5 hours. Upon arrival, we will guide you to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site - the Sacred Grove. The mona monkeys wait and welcome you there when you arrive. You will experience the near-pristine environment here. Stay one night in Oshogbo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Ideal Nest Hotel or similar
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Today we will drive for 2.5 hours to Ilorin. It is a Muslim city so the Central Mosque of Ilorin is a place we must see. It opens to all tourists no matter you are a Muslim or not. It is one of the most beautiful mosques in Nigeria. Then we go to the nearby Emir's Palace, which is the palace for the Ilorin Emirate. Next, we will visit the Dada Pottery, which is the largest traditional pottery workshop in Nigeria and its artistry in pottery is very famous. Then we will guide you to see a traditional clothes in Ilorin - Aso-oke. Our last stop today will be the University of Ilorin Lakeside Resort, which locates in the heart of the University of Ilorin. You will take a canoe ride across the Lake there. In the end, we will take you to check into the hotel in Ilorin. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Nicon Luxury Hotel or similar
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Day 08: Ilorin - Jebba - Kontagora
After breakfast, we will drive for about 1 hour to reach Jebba. Stop by a settlement of the Fulani along the way. After enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Niger River, we continue to north and drive for about 4.5 hours to arrive at Kontagora. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Safara Hotel or similar
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Today we will drive to visit one of the most traditional ethnic tribes – the Kamberi tribe. You can learn about their belief, and see women with painted and tattooed faces. After that, we will transfer you to visit the Kainji National Park. There are three parts in this park: the Kainji Lake, the Zugurma Game Reserve and the Borgu Game Reserve. Then we will transfer you back to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Safara Hotel or similar
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Day 10: Kontagora Gwari Villages - Abuja
Today we will drive for about 5.5 hours to Abuja. On the way, we will see the villages of Gwari People. Upon arrival in Abuja, you will check into the hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Petrus Hotel or similar
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Day 11: Sightseeing in Abuja
The highlights today will be the Abuja National Mosque and the Zuma Rock in this capital city. The Abuja National Mosque is an impressive landmark of Nigeria. It has a round golden dome with 4 smaller domes, and has 4 long minarets on either sides of the larger dome. The Zuma Rock is one of the largest and highest rocks in the world, and you can even see a human-like facial feature on the rock which makes it unique. After lunch, you will visit the Ushafa Pottery Village and the Arts & Crafts Village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Petrus Hotel or similar
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Day 12: Departure from Abuja
Today the guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to the airport to take your homeward flight. Have a nice journey home! Meals: Breakfast
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