Lekki Conservation Centre and Lagos Island: First-Day Guide to Lagos
Updated · Entry rules change; confirm with official government sources before booking.
Short answer: give Lagos two days: one to settle in and one for Lekki and Badagry.
Suggested start
Arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, transfer to your hotel and take an evening orientation walk on Lagos Island. Next day, visit the Lekki Conservation Centre canopy walk and continue to Badagry.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in Lagos on a first visit?
Our 9-day tour starts with an orientation walk on Lagos Island and includes the Lekki Conservation Centre canopy walk on day 2, before heading to Badagry.
Is Lagos a good base for a West Africa trip?
Yes. It is a major international hub and the start of the overland Slave Route to Benin, Togo and Ghana.
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