West Africa

Nigeria Yoruba & Lagos Experience

Duration7 days

LocationLagos & Osun-Osogbo

Group5 persons

Rating

Experience Nigeria's energy and Yoruba heritage in 7 days. Explore Lagos, travel to the sacred Osun-Osogbo grove, and return through Abeokuta with time for markets, music and food.

Lagos city tour, art, markets and nightlife
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Yoruba culture, crafts and cuisine
Luxury hotel stays in Lagos and a hotel in Osogbo

Best for first-time visitors who want a guided and safe introduction to Nigeria. Day Safaris Adventures can handle logistics from airport to airport.

What's included

Airport transfers
Bottled water in the vehicle
Entrance fees to sites and museums in the itinerary
Government taxes and service charges
Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast
Licensed local English-speaking guide
Private air-conditioned transport with driver

Not included

Anything not listed under "What's Included"
International flights to and from your home country
Lunches and dinners unless stated
Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, phone calls)
Tips and gratuities for guides and staff
Travel, medical and cancellation insurance
Visa fees and entry permits (unless stated)

7-day itinerary

A day-by-day breakdown of your adventure.

Day1

Arrival in Lagos - Africa's Giant

Arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS). Transfer to your hotel. Evening visit to the Lekki Conservation Centre for a night walk on the canopy bridge. Feel the energy of Nigeria's largest city.

Luxury hotel in Lagos (Eko Hotels or similar)Full Board

Airport
Transfer,
Canopy
Bridge
Walk,
City

Day2

Lagos City Tour - Rhythm of the City

Morning Lagos city tour. Visit the National Museum (Benin bronzes, Nok terracottas). See the Freedom Park (former colonial prison). Visit the bustling Balogun Market and the Lekki Arts & Crafts Market. Afternoon visit to the Nike Art Gallery (largest gallery in West Africa).

Luxury hotel in LagosFull Board

National
Museum
Tour,
Market
Shopping,
Art

Day3

Lagos to Osun-Osogbo - Sacred Grove

Drive to Osogbo (4 hours). Visit the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove - a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the last remaining sacred forests in Yoruba culture. Walk through the forest filled with shrines, sculptures, and art in honor of Osun (goddess of fertility).

Hotel in OsogboFull Board

Scenic
Drive,
Sacred
Grove
Walking
Tour,

Day4

Osun-Osogbo Festival Preparations

Learn about the annual Osun-Osogbo Festival (August). Visit the palace of the Ataoja of Osogbo to see the festival preparations. Walk through the grove again at sunrise. Visit traditional artisans making festival masks and costumes.

Hotel in OsogboFull Board

Festival
Learning,
Sunrise
Grove
Walk,
Artisan

Day5

Osun-Osogbo to Lagos via Abeokuta

Drive to Abeokuta (3 hours) - capital of Ogun State. Visit the Olumo Rock - climb the 137m rock for panoramic views. See the Alake's Palace (traditional ruler's palace). Drive back to Lagos (2 hours). Evening Nigerian-style with jollof rice and suya.

Luxury hotel in LagosFull Board

Olumo
Rock
Climbing,
Palace
Visit,
Nigerian

Day6

Lagos - Makoko Floating Village

Morning boat trip to Makoko - the famous floating village of Lagos. See homes, schools, and markets built on stilts over the lagoon. Learn about the Egun people's unique lifestyle. Afternoon visit to the Slave Museum in Badagry (former slave port).

Luxury hotel in LagosFull Board

Makoko
Boat
Tour,
Floating
Village
Visit,

Day7

Lagos Departure - Last Lagos Vibe

Morning visit to the Lekki Market for last-minute shopping (African prints, beads, and crafts). Optional Fela Shrine visit (Afrobeat museum). Transfer to Murtala Muhammed International Airport for departure.

No accommodationFull Board