16 days in Nigeria Itinerary

Discover out-of-the-way places like Park Vega Waterpark and W National Park.

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Abuja to Benin City is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Abuja in February, expect nights in Benin City to be a bit warmer, around 32°C, while days are slightly colder, around 35°C. You will leave for Lagos on the 28th (Tue).

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Oshodi Art Gallery and The Cathedral Church of Christ. Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, Pan-Atlantic University and Badagry Slave Museum and Black History Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Lagos side-trips: Lekki (The Henna Place & Lvi Art Gallery And Cultural Nexus) and Gberefu Island (Point of No Return) (in Badagry). There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Tarkwa Bay Beach, explore the galleries of Alexis Galleries, take a stroll through Amani Spa & Wellness, and look for all kinds of wild species at LUFASI Nature Park.

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Traveling by combination of flight and taxi from Benin City to Lagos takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Benin City in February: highs in Lagos hover around 39°C, while lows dip to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.