5 Days Nigeria Tour – Lagos, Abeokuta, Ibadan & Cultural Heritage

Arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. After airport pickup and hotel check-in, begin an afternoon Lagos city tour, introducing you to Nigeria’s largest and most dynamic metropolis.

Visit Freedom Park, a former colonial prison turned cultural space. Walk through Balogun Market, one of West Africa’s largest textile markets, and continue to Nike Art Gallery, home to thousands of Nigerian artworks, fabrics, and carvings.

In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a restaurant featuring Nigerian dishes such as jollof rice, pepper soup, and suya.

Accommodation: Eko Hotel & Suites or similar
Meals: Dinner included
Activities: Historical park, market visit, art gallery tour

After breakfast, start your day with a visit to the National Museum of Nigeria, which houses Nok terracotta figures, traditional masks, and artifacts from Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups.

Continue to the Lekki Conservation Centre, a protected natural park where you can walk the famous canopy walkway, one of the longest in Africa, and spot monkeys, crocodiles, and exotic birds.

Return to your hotel to rest, or optionally experience Lagos nightlife in Victoria Island or Ikeja with live Afrobeats music and local cuisine.

Accommodation: Eko Hotel & Suites or similar
Meals: Breakfast and lunch included
Activities: Museum tour, nature walk, optional nightlife

After breakfast, drive north to Abeokuta (approx. 1.5–2 hours), the capital of Ogun State. Your first stop is Olumo Rock, a historic granite outcrop that served as a fortress for the Egba people during intertribal wars. Climb the rock for panoramic views of the city.

Visit the Adire Market where local women design and sell hand-dyed indigo fabrics. Learn about the traditional adire technique from local artisans and have a chance to shop for unique textile pieces.

After lunch in Abeokuta, return to Lagos in the evening.

Accommodation: Eko Hotel & Suites or similar
Meals: Breakfast and lunch included
Activities: Rock climb, heritage site visit, textile market experience

Leave Lagos early for a full-day excursion to Ibadan, one of Nigeria’s largest cities and historically a key Yoruba cultural hub (approx. 2.5–3 hours). Start with a visit to Cocoa House, West Africa’s first skyscraper and a symbol of Nigeria’s cocoa trade history.

Explore the University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s oldest university, including its zoological garden and Kenneth Dike Library. Visit Mapo Hall, a colonial-era town hall with views over Ibadan’s rooftops.

Conclude with a stop at the National Museum of Unity before returning to Lagos in the evening.

Accommodation: Eko Hotel & Suites or similar
Meals: Breakfast and dinner included
Activities: Architecture and trade history, museum visit, university tour

Depending on your flight time, enjoy a relaxed morning with optional shopping at Lekki Arts and Crafts Market, where you can find beadwork, sculptures, leather bags, and Ankara fashion.

Your guide will then transfer you to Murtala Muhammed International Airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast included
Activities: Market shopping (time permitting), airport transfer

Included highlights:

Lagos museums, art galleries, and natural parks

Abeokuta’s Olumo Rock and adire textile workshops

Ibadan’s colonial landmarks and cultural centers

Local cuisine, markets, and guided historical tours

All accommodations, guided activities, and ground transportation