Things to Do in Nigeria

1. Visit Yankari Game Reserve: Reconnect with nature by visiting Yankari Game Reserve, which is a huge wildlife park situated in Bauchi State. It spans about 2,244 square kilometers and is home to natural warm water springs and a wide variety of rare animals and plants. It is a refuge for over fifty mammal species, including olive baboon, African bush elephant, patas monkey, roan antelope, Tantalus monkey, western hartebeest, African buffalo, and West African lion.

Location : Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi Nigeria
Price: 3,565.30 NGN per person
Timings: 9 am-6 pm

2. Take a tour of Lekki Conservation Centre: If you're looking for one of the best things to do in Nigeria, you should definitely take the world's longest canopy walk at Lekki Conservation Centre. It is a natural reserve designed to educate visitors about biodiversity and protect a pristine natural area. As you traverse through the reserve, you'll spot monkeys, squirrels, giant tortoises, crabs, monitor lizards, pangolins, and antelopes. You can organize a picnic under the ninety-six-seater gazebos, enjoy birdwatching and climb the treehouse.

Location: KM 19, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos 550104 Nigeria
Price: 1,020.28 NGN
Timings: 8: 30 am- 5 pm

3. Hike to Idanre Hill Peak: One of the most adventurous things to do in Nigeria is hiking to Idanre Hill Peak that has six hundred and eighty-two steps from the ground. It is believed that the people of Idrane lived on these boulders for more than a millennium. On the way up the hill, you'll witness notable monuments such as the primary school, the prison yard, the court of justice, the marketplace, and the mausoleum built by the Idanre people. The hike is not suitable for faint-hearted people as the trails are rugged, uneven, and straight.

Location: Idanre, Ondo State
Price: 1,020.28 NGN

4. Stroll at Elegushi Royal Beach Lekki Lagos: In the atrocities of worldly affairs, Elegushi Royal Beach comes as a breather as it is a canvas of wonder with its white sand, turquoise blue water, and swaying palm trees. It is a 24 hours beach where people gather to host the wildest parties and shake their hips on to the loud beats. It also has restaurants, bars, cafes, and lounges that take your fun and entertainment quotient a notch higher. You can also enjoy horse riding, sea-shell hunting, and photography over here.

Location: Lekki, Lagos, 550104, Lagos State

5. Check out the Ogbunike Cave: One of the best Nigeria things to do is checking out the Ogbunike Cave that is made up of various tunnels that lead to different places. The tunnels provided refuge for Nigerian people during the Nigerian civil war and protected slave traders during the pre-colonial era. The walkway into this cave is made of three hundred and seventeen steps, and at the end, there is an open space used as a reception point. The water in the cave is considered to be therapeutic, and many visitors take the water home.

Location: Ifite Ogbunike, Ogbunike, Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria

6. Explore the Kajuru Castle: One of the best things to do in Nigeria is exploring the Kajuru Castle, which is a luxury villa in Nigeria. It was built by a renowned German expatriate, and it has been designed in European and German-style. This castle operates only on an exclusive basis and can accommodate twelve individuals or five couples at a time. The rooms are spread across three floors and feature four dungeon rooms, a central building with a knights' hall, and a bedroom fitted with televisions, sofas, air conditioners, beds, and private bathrooms.

Location: Kajuru St., Kaduna 800251, Nigeria
Price: 1,983.87 NGN
Timings: 11 am- 5 pm

7. Visit Gurara Waterfalls: End your search for the best things to do in Nigeria by visiting Gurara Waterfalls that are thirty meters tall and span up to two hundred meters. You can take a sunbath at the waterfall's rocky front and enjoy a barbecue and picnic at the sandy shore part. Towards the end of the waterfall, there is a small swimming area where you can take a relaxing dip. A picturesque beach is formed downstream with many interspersed banks.

Location: Kajuru St., Kaduna 800251, Nigeria
Price: 538.48 NGN
Timings: 8 am- 6 pm

8. Go to Abuja Arts and Crafts Village: One of the best Nigeria things to do is visiting Abuja Arts and Crafts Village that is laced with tranquillity and attracts every art lover with its unique collection. The villagers here sell a variety of handicrafts such as wooden equestrian statuettes and stuffed crocodiles. You can also buy beaded necklaces, bracelets, leather bags, traditional masks, adire fabrics, and clothes here.

Location: 1161 Sani Abacha Way, Wuse, Abuja, Nigeria

9. Walk to Ngwo Pine Forest: One of the fun things to do in Nigeria is walking to Ngwo Pine Forest, which is home to a massive limestone cave, awesome canopy, and beautiful array of pine trees. It is a tranquil sanctuary where sparkling waters are hemmed by lush green pine trees. You can party, camp, and enjoy many other interesting activities in this forest. It's best to hire a tour guide to explore the forest's hidden areas about which tourists usually don't know.

Location: The Ajala Bug Lagos Nigeria

10. Witness Sukur Cultural Landscape: If you wish to know about the cultural and spiritual traditions that are still practiced in Nigeria, you should definitely witness Sukur Cultural Landscape. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dotted with unique structured palaces, terraced fields, and beautiful villages. The architecture of the village reflects the prevailing social hierarchy and ancient rituals. It has paved walkways, traditional cemeteries, and iron-smelting furnaces.

Location: Madagali, Nigeria

11. Picnic at Millennium Park: Your visit to Nigeria is incomplete without a jaunt to Millennium Park, one of the most iconic green spaces with jaw-dropping sceneries. Commissioned by Queen Elizabeth II of England in 2004, it is the largest public park in Abuja. You can also enjoy this outdoor picnic while lazing on the green grass. It has walkways with night lights and fountains, which gives the park a picture worthy look.

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Price: 113.36 NGN
Timings: 6 am- 6 pm

12. Visit Gashaka Gumti National Park: One of the best Nigeria things to do is visiting Gashaka Gumti National Park that spans sixty-seven square kilometers and is dotted with montane forest and savannah. It is the largest national park in Nigeria that is home to the most primate habitat of West Africa and millions of birds. It also houses over five hundred different forms of wildlife such as colobus monkey, warthog, klipspringer oribi, and baboon.

Location: Nigeria
Price: 566.82 NGN
Timings: 9 am- 6 pm

1. Kayaking: Experience an up-close and personal encounter with an orca, sea lion, or humpback whale while kayaking at La Campagne Tropicana or Lil Zanzibar.

2. Hiking: Feel on the top of the world as you hike through the Idanre Hills that are steep-sided and dome-shaped hills. Once you reach the top of the summit, you will be rewarded with majestic views.

3. Ziplining: Get strapped to a pulley, and remain propelled from top to bottom with a suspended cable as you enjoy ziplining at Lekki Leisure Lake.

4. Quad Biking: Get ready to have the ride of your life and capture stunning views of the oasis as you enjoy Quad biking in La Campagne Tropicana and Sumu Wildlife park. With super-high and super-low speeds in an SUV, your head will spin like a tossed coin while navigating the terrains.

5. Go-kart racing: Turn your fantasy of being a race car driver into reality by enjoying go-kart racing at Get Arena or Omu Resort in Ibeju-lekki.

1. Oil: Nigeria is known for its petroleum exploration and production. It is the largest producer in OPEC of sweet oil.

2. Entertainment: The Nigerian film industry is the second-largest based on the number of movies produced every year. The entertainment industry here is known as “Nollywood” and it sprang up in 1992.

3. Lagos: Known as the Big Apple of Africa, Lagos is a center of attraction for visitors. It has an exploding music and arts scene that will keep you engaged forever.

4. Third-Mainland Bridge: This is the longest bridge in Africa that connects Lagos Island to the mainland. It has become an icon of Lagos, offering splendid views of the Lagos Lagoon, Makoko, and the University of Lagos Waterfront.

5. Biltong: This is the most popular food in Africa, made with cured meat. It is prepared typically with a non-vinegar marinade.

Yes, it is safe to travel to Nigeria, but you should take extra caution here not to travel alone at night as there is a heightened risk of maritime crime and kidnapping. You should also not eat anything offered by strangers and take care of your personal belongings.

1. Joll of rice
2. Bean and plantain pottage
3. Akara
4. Suya
5. Zobo
6. Moin moin
7. Edikang Ikong
8. Dodo
9. Ogbono
10. Puff puff
11. Pepper soup
12. Chin chin
13. Banga
14. Deep-fried battered yams
15. Efo riro

November-March is considered the best time to visit Nigeria as it is the dry season. The weather remains pleasant with no to minimum rainfall, giving you a chance to enjoy outdoor activities.

By flight: Nigeria has thirty-one airports, out of which The Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is the main airport that receives flights from all around the world. The airlines such as Lufthansa, Emirates, and Air India operate flights in this country.

By Train: You can get a train to Nigeria from Lisbon. There are many fast intercity trains and regional trains running between Nigeria and Faro.

Yes, you'll need a tourist visa and a valid passport to visit Nigeria. If you hope to return home, you'll need a visa at departure time, too.

Several reputable airlines offer both indirect and direct flights from India to Nigeria. Some of these are AirAsia India, GoAir, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, and Vistara. You can also take an indirect flight from Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai to Lagos. Most of the flights are routed via Istanbul or Dubai.