Lagos en 5 jours
Lekki Conservation Centre et Tarkwa Bay Beach le jour 1, Nike Art Gallery et Freedom Park le jour 2 et National Museum Lagos et Terra Kulture le jour 3. Les 2 autres jours ajoutent une excursion à Badagry et Victoria Island & Ikoyi.
Jour 1 : Lekki Conservation Centre et Tarkwa Bay Beach
Matin
Lekki Conservation Centre
Quartier : Lekki Phase 1.
Pour manger
Street Food & Bukas
Always ask for the spiciness level ('pepper') separately. 'Small pepper' is a safe start for most visitors.
Où aller : Amala & Ewedu at Iya Oyo Amala Spot (Mushin), Suya from The Grill at The Palms, Boli & Fish at roadside grills on Ozumba Mbadiwe (VI)
Après-midi
Tarkwa Bay Beach
Soir
The Jazzhole
A legendary, tiny bookshop and music store tucked away in the Ikoyi area.
Jour 2 : Nike Art Gallery et Freedom Park
Matin
Nike Art Gallery
The lesser-known, original studio and gallery of renowned artist Nike Okundaye, located down a quiet street in Lekki Phase 1.
Quartier : Victoria Island & Ikoyi.
Pour manger
Traditional & Classic
Eat with your right hand (it's customary) when having pounded yam or eba. It enhances the experience.
Où aller : Ofada Rice & Ayamase Stew at Yellow Chilli, Native Rice & Fisherman Soup at Bungalow Restaurant, Isi Ewu (Goat Head) at Nkoyo
Après-midi
Freedom Park
Soir
Makoko Floating School (and community)
A visit (by guided boat tour) to the iconic stilt-built floating community on the Lagos lagoon.
Jour 3 : National Museum Lagos et Terra Kulture
Matin
National Museum Lagos
Pour manger
Contemporary Nigerian
These restaurants often require reservations, especially on weekends. Book a day or two in advance.
Où aller : Creative small plates at Terra Kulture, Nigerian-inspired tasting menu at RSVP Lagos, Fusion dishes at Café Rouge (The George)
Après-midi
Terra Kulture
Soir
Cemetery Market
A vibrant market that has organically grown within the grounds of the Ebute Metta cemetery.
Jour 4 : excursion à Badagry
1.5-2 hours by car.
A sobering but essential historical journey to one of West Africa's major slave trade ports. Walk the 'Point of No Return' and visit museums that document this tragic chapter.
À voir : Badagry Heritage Museum, The Point of No Return, The First Storey Building in Nigeria, Vlekete Slave Market
Jour 5 : Victoria Island & Ikoyi et Takwa Bay Beach
Matin
Victoria Island (VI) & Ikoyi
The financial and upscale residential heart of Lagos, characterized by sleek high-rises, luxury hotels, embassies, and gated communities. This is where you'll find fine dining, high-end shopping at The Palms Mall, and a more polished nightlife scene.
Aussi dans le coin : The Palms Shopping Mall, Landmark Beach & Event Centre, Falomo Shopping Centre
Après-midi
Takwa Bay Beach
A small, secluded beach community accessible only by a short boat ride from the Marina or Tarzan Jetty.
Avant de partir
Depuis l'aéroport
From Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), the most convenient option is a ride-hailing app (Bolt/Uber) to Victoria Island or Lekki, costing ₦6,000-₦10,000 ($7-$12). Official airport taxis are more expensive (₦10,000+). There is no direct, reliable train or public bus link.
Se déplacer
The city is not pedestrian-friendly. Sidewalks are often non-existent, obstructed, or uneven. Walking is only practical within small, self-contained areas like parts of Victoria Island or inside a market. Crossing major roads is dangerous.
Conseils sur place
- Download and use ride-hailing apps like Bolt and Uber. They are safer, more reliable, and you avoid price haggling with regular taxis.
- Carry small denominations of Naira (₦100, ₦200, ₦500 notes) for tips, market purchases, and Danfo buses. Getting change for large notes is often difficult.
- Learn a few basic Yoruba or Pidgin phrases. A simple 'Ẹ káàbọ' (welcome) or 'How you dey?' goes a very long way in building rapport.
