Why travel to Lekki Lagos, Nigeria plus holiday rental options
Lekki, Lagos travel attractions and real estate picks? One of Lagos’ famous landmarks is Freedom Park, a former colonial prison transformed into a park with ponds and fountains, food vendors, an open-air concert stage and a venue for art exhibitions. Some permanent displays detail the history of the location, formerly a slave trading port as well as historic prison. The park is located in the heart of Lagos Island and is one of the most popular hangout spots in Lagos, serving as a gathering place for the community. Evenings are buzzing, with live music attracting a crowd almost every night. Jhalobia Recreation Park and Gardens is one of the most serene spaces in Lagos, an immaculately landscaped, 2-acre green space featuring topiaries, sculptures, fountains, ponds and flower gardens. Various gazebos offer seating and shade.
Thinking about taking your nightlife escapades to the next level? Then think Fela Shrine a.k.a The New Afrika Shrine. From the genre of music to the inspirational story-telling lyrics, not forgetting the sacrosanct palm-wine, get ready to get a political education, a lesson in ‘shakin-it’ and a contact high! The New Afrika Shrine is an open-air entertainment centre located in Ikeja, Lagos State. It serves as the host location of the annual Felabration music festival. Currently managed by Femi Kuti and Yeni Anikulapo-Kuti, it is the replacement of the old Afrika Shrine created in 1970 by Fela Kuti until it was burnt down in 1977. The New Afrika Shrine showcases photo galleries of Fela and musical performances by Femi Kuti and Seun Kuti, thus making it a tourist attraction.
Feeling intimidated with the fancy products displaced around the Ikeja Shopping Mall? No need to be! You can visit the mall and enjoy the aesthetics that come with these magnificent malls and galleries. There are lots of places to visit in this shopping mall; from the 5-screen Silverbird Cinemas, to Africa’s largest supermarket chain, Shoprite, Mr Price, Apple restaurants, Mango, Wrangler, Casabella, Essenza, Rhapsody, Barcelós, beauty shops/salons, banks and lots more. To have some fun, go round, window shop at the stores and then treat yourself to a meal and cold drink at Mr Biggs restaurant located in the mall. You can find some hotels in Ikeja if you are planning on staying the night. Discover a few extra details on this website.
Nigeria may not be known for its surfing culture, but Tarkwa bay is starting to put it on the map, as even some of the pros are starting to flock to this hidden but increasingly popular surfing gem. As it’s located on a small artificial island, Tarkwa is only accessible by a 30 minute boat or water taxi from Victoria Island (Mekwe Jetty is one of several places to catch a lift) Didn’t pack your board? That’s cool! It’s still a fun beach (you can rent a chair) and a worthwhile place to visit in Lagos. Plus, watching the surfers at work is always a great thing to do! N200 entrance fee (additional costs for chairs, tables and tent rental).