Why visit Lekki, Lagos and real estate offers? Lagos, Nigeria, is a port city built across a series of islands, with numerous sandy beaches in its vicinity as well as opportunities for boat trips and water sports. You can rent chairs, raffia shades and beach huts at most of the beaches in Lagos city, which all charge a nominal entrance fee, and some offer rentals of surf boards, jet skis and pedal boats. Tarkwa Bay, accessible only by boat. Boat trips to Tarkwa Bay depart from jetties in town and take about 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the boat. The beach is popular because it has some of the gentlest waves in Lagos, ideal for both swimming and learning to surf. Be prepared to wade through the shallows when your boat arrives at the beach; the alternative is a piggyback ride.
An architectural masterpiece and cultural landmark, the edifice is one of the few properties of the country that has stood the test of time. Being home to everything art, the National Theatre provides an avenue for you to learn a lot more about art while having fun in its lush environment. Constructed in 1976 by the military regime of General Yakubu Gowon and completely by General Olusegun Obasanjo, the National Theatre has continued to house ancient art, while progressively inviting modern works by new artists. One major dynamics of the theatre is its fascinating interior and exterior design.
Lagos, popularly referred to as “Eko” is a beautiful and vibrant city with numerous side attractions ranging from relaxing on the beautiful beaches of Lagos to visiting museums, art galleries, relaxation spots, markets, shopping malls, etc. There are also tons of parties, festivals, and events you can attend while in Lagos. Being a bustling and lively city, there’s an abundance of historical and cultural landmarks to visit as well as sport activities to engage in in case you’re the sporty type. Lagos has something for everyone. So, if you’re in Lagos alone, with your partner, friends and family, there are lots of activities to engage in and places to visit to make your stay fun and worthwhile. Explore even more info on Real Estate in Lekki.
Just outside of the flashy wealth of Lagos Island you’ll find the severely economically challenged community of Makoko, which is by some definitions the largest floating slum in the world. Definitely the most eye-opening thing to do in Lagos, you’ll witness a hugely marginalized but remarkably resilient community that subsists off the ocean and its own will power. A visit to the Makoko floating village requires some preparation to be sure you’re interacting with the community in a way that is respectful and not voyeuristic. To that end, it’s best to go with a local tour guide, though admittedly that can be a challenge to arrange. I went on a tour with the incredible Nigerian travel group Naija Nomads, who arranged for a boat tour through the village guided by the son of the head of the Makoko community. Note they arrange tours on a custom basis, so you can book a tour through them and see not only Makoko but a few of the other places on this list of things to do in Lagos too! Click here to check out their tours.