3-Days Traditional and Historical Immersion Tour to Lagos, Abeokuta and Oshogbo
Highlights
Oshogbo, Lagos, Abeokuta
rural, cultural, sightseeing
Group Tour
3 Days
Easy
English
Description
Discover the tradition and historical depths of the locals and people of Makoko in Lagos, Abeokuta and Oshogbo. Get yourself immersed and acquainted with locals, food, songs, customs and traditions of villages, towns, and cities through these aforementioned states. This tour has a lot to offer, so come and join us.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival and picked up from the Airport by Vincent.
- Kickstart the day with a visit to the Venice of Lagos, Makoko stilth village.
- Proceed to the alluring Nike Art Gallery, a four-story building adorned with artworks and sculptures of indigenous Nigerians talking about the rich history of Nigeria and its diversity.
- Visit the art and craft market for some take-home souvenirs.
- Experience the 78-hectare natural resource, Lekki Conservation Centre, on a canopy walk. The centre hosts a variety of monkeys, Peacocks, Crocodiles, Snakes and different species of birds in their natural habitat.
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Day 2: Trip to Oshogbo
- Make an approximately three-and-a-half-hour trip to Oshogbo, the Osun state capital, to see the Osun Oshogbo groove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Here, you'd explore the forest and immerse yourself in the spiritual significance of the Yoruba culture. Admire the intricate sculptures and artworks dedicated to the beautiful gods and deities of the land called Osun.
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Day 3: Drive to Abeokuta and return to Lagos
- From Oshogbo, we take a three-hour drive to Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, to visit the Olusegun Obasanjo presidential library. Nigeria's leadership history would be incomplete without mentioning the former army general who ruled as a military head of state and a democratically elected president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007. Here, you'd get an in-depth analysis of his role during his tenure.
- Proceed to the amiable Olumo Rock, which has a rich history of the Egba people and how they were shielded from invasion by their enemies by simply hiding under the rock. Kindly note that the name Abeokuta was derived from this rock, which translates to under the rock.
- Return trip to Lagos.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Persons | |
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1 to 2 | /person |
3 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |