Lagos en 7 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 4 autres jours ajoutent Victoria Island & Ikoyi, une excursion à Badagry, une excursion à Epe et Lekki Phase 1.
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
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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
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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 : Victoria Island & Ikoyi et Takwa Bay Beach
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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
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Seafood
The best seafood is often at beachfront spots. Be prepared to select your fish from a display and negotiate the price per kg before it's cooked.
Où aller : Fresh seafood platter at The Lighthouse Restaurant (Tarkwa Bay), Grilled fish at La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, Peppered Snail at Yellow Chilli
Après-midi
Takwa Bay Beach
A small, secluded beach community accessible only by a short boat ride from the Marina or Tarzan Jetty.
Jour 5 : 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 6 : excursion à Epe
1.5 hours by car.
A scenic escape to a quieter, traditional town on the northern edge of the Lekki Lagoon. Known for its fish market, coconut plantations, and relaxed atmosphere.
À voir : Epe Fish Market, Lekki Lagoon boat tours, Epe Mangroves, Local coconut processing stalls
Jour 7 : Lekki Phase 1
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Lekki Phase 1
A planned, affluent residential and leisure peninsula. It's greener and more spacious than VI, known for its expat communities, trendy restaurants, and access to the Lekki Conservation Centre. The vibe is relaxed but upscale.
Aussi dans le coin : Lekki Leisure Lake, Lekki Arts & Crafts Market, Numerous beachfront restaurants
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.
