As the celebration season comes closer, there is no better time than now to try out new things and check out new places. Lagos may not be a tourist city but that doesn’t mean there aren’t tons of fun things to do in Lagos.
If you are looking for fun things to do in Lagos or fun places to visit while you’re in Lagos, look no further. This article brings you places and things you didn’t know you could do in Lagos.
Historic Day Tour of Badagry Town
Most people do not know that a tour like this exists. According to TripAdvisor, a historical day tour of Badagry town, one of West Africa’s first slave port is a top choice place to visit if you want to explore.
Any Historical seeking person would enjoy a visit to this place. The tour shows you the first stores building in Nigeria as well as the ex-slave houses, chains, the first 1 naira note and even the first bible in the Yoruba language.
The Badagry tour gives off a chance to see the early missionaries cemetery and Slave trade relics museum that tells the slave trade story through artifacts like ceramic bowls. Badagry is also home to the Barracoon, cells where slaves stayed shackled with neck chains and mouth locks for months.
The experience at Badagry town is no doubt a cultural immersive one which is also educational and informative. So if you are someone that likes facts and history then this is something you should check out.
English Chauffeur Service by Business Car or Luxury SUV
Unlike before where chauffeur services were reserved for the rich and influential alone, now anyone can afford a chauffeur service. TripAdvisor gives an option for you to explore the services of an English chauffeur either in a business car Mercedes or a luxury SUV Toyota Land-Cruiser. The service admits up to 5 passengers and has pick up and drop off locations in Ikeja and Victoria Island among others.
This luxury service is perfect for a getaway trip with friends or family. You can opt to go on a self-led sightseeing excursion, visit the city’s key shopping districts, plan beach hangout and so on. The private chauffeur service offers half-day and full-day options depending on which one you prefer.
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Games Night at The Metaphor
If you like to play games then this one’s for you. You should consider going for game night at the Metaphor located in Victoria Island Lagos. Games to be played include board games, card games and Local Nigerian Games such as Jollof Ware, Gidi Words. To participate in the game night here, tickets have to be bought in which a cocktail comes with a ticket per person.
Metaphor is a private and social business house. Apart from Games night, they also hold Sip & Paint contests, House Parties, Karaoke, Art-Exhibitions/Live Painting performances and Jazz Nights.
Lekki Conservation Centre
The Lekki Conservation Centre which is the longest canopy in Africa is a beautiful place to behold.
It was established in 1990 as a biodiversity conservation icon and environment education centre. The nature park which covers a land area of 78 hectares is one of Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) foremost conservation project sites.
You can enjoy its serenity and beauty holding hands with your partner this celebratory season. From Monkeys to Peacocks, crocodiles, snakes, and other wild animals, there is so much to see at the conservation centre. This is a good place to explore with your friends and family in Lagos.
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