On this 9 day tour of Nigeria, visit the main commercial city of Lagos, the slave town of Badagry; purchase Batik fabrics in Itoku market; view the mysterious Esie soapstone statues. Drive to Oshogbo to visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Oxun Shrine. You will also visit the ancient city of Ile Ife the cradle of creation, the confluence of rivers Niger and Benue at Lokoja and the capital city of Abuja.

Day 01: LAGOS
On arrival in Lagos, you are met by representative of Jemi-Alade Tours and transfer to the hotel. Welcome dinner reception and tour briefings.
Overnight Eko Hotel & Suites or similar

Day 02: LAGOS - BADAGRY
After breakfast, depart Lagos for Badagry along the coastal road west of Lagos at the Benin Republic border. Badagry was founded in the early 15th century on a lagoon off the Gulf of Guinea, its protected harbor led to the town becoming a key port in the export of slaves to the Americas, which was mainly Brazil. On arrival check-in at the hotel for an overnight stay. In Badagry you will embark on Badagry Slave Route tour including – old slave market, slave trade museum and relics, Seriki Abbas compound (slave baracoons), Gberefu beach (Slave embarkation point) etc. Lunch is at a city restaurant. Return to hotel after tour. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Overnight Whispering Palms or similar

Day 03: BADAGRY– ABEOKUTA – IBADAN
After breakfast drive to Ibadan. On the way, visit Abeokuta which is the largest city and capital of Ogun State. The original settlers of Abeokuta were of the Egba nation. Later, some members of other Yoruba clans came to the city. You will see such sites as historic Olumo Rock, Oba’s Palace and Itoku Market, where vendors sell the famous Adire fabric. Adire textile is the indigo dyed cloth made in south western Nigeria by Yoruba women, using a variety of resist dye techniques. You will also visit the fetish stalls at the market where items of traditional medicine are sold. Lunch is at the Green Resort at Obasanjo Library Complex. On arrival in Ibadan, transfer to hotel. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Overnight Owu Crown Hotel or similar.

Day 04: IBADAN – OYO – ILORIN – ESIE – OSHOGBO
After breakfast, look around the green grounds of the IITA (A tropical agricultural research Centre) before departing for Oyo to visit the Oba’s palace and other places of interest. Continue on to Esie via Ogbomosho. Lunch is at a city restaurant at Ilorin. After lunch, proceed to Esie to view the mysterious soapstone statues at the Esie museum. Continue on to Oshogbo and check-in at the hotel on arrival. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Overnight Ideal Nest Hotel

Day 05: OSHOGBO – ILE-IFE
After breakfast, embark on a tour of Oshogbo and environ. Oshogbo is the main city of Osun State located in the farming region where yams, cassava, grain, cotton and tobacco are grown. Oshogbo is the venue of the annual festival along the River Oxun. The festival is centered around the sacred grove of the river goddess Oxun, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The dense forest of the Oxun Sacred Grove is one of the last remnants of primary high forest in southern Nigeria. Regarded as the abode of the goddess of fertility Oxun, one of the pantheons of Yoruba gods, the landscape of the grove and its meandering river is dotted with sanctuaries and shrines, sculptures and art works in honor of Oxun and other deities. The sacred grove is seen as a symbol of identity for all Yoruba people. It testifies to the once widespread practice of establishing sacred groves outside all settlements. After lunch visit the national museum and historical sites at Ile-Ife. According to the Yoruba people, Ife is where the founding deities Oduduwa and Obatala began the creation of the world, as directed by the paramount Deity Olodumare. Return to hotel after visits.
Overnight Ideal Nest Hotel

Day 06: OSHOGBO / LOKOJA / ABUJA
After breakfast, depart for Abuja. Visit confluence of rivers Niger and Benue at Lokoja en-route including Mount Patti at about 900 meters offering a panoramic view of the Niger-Benue confluence and environ, Holy Trinity School the first school in northern Nigeria established in 1865 by Bishop Ajayi Crowther. Located in the school's premises is the 'Iron of Liberty' an iron pole marking the spot where slaves rescued from slave merchants regained their freedom during the slave trade abolition era in the early 1800s and other historical places of interest. Lunch is at a city restaurant. Proceed after lunch to visit fishing villages along the river Niger en-route Abuja. On arrival in Abuja, check-in at your hotel. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Overnight NICON Luxury Hotel or Similar.

Day 07: ABUJA
Abuja is an entirely purpose-built, planned city and it serves as the capital of Nigeria. The site for the new capital was chosen because of its central location, easy accessibility, pleasant climate, low population density, and the availability of land for future expansion. Not only was a city designed, but an entire environment. Abuja is surrounded by abundant hills, highlands, Savannah grassland, and tropical rainforests. After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Abuja, including the national assembly complex, central business district, International conference center, millennium Park, Christian center, national mosque, arts & craft village, shopping and sightseeing. Return to hotel after tour. Dinner and evening at leisure.
Overnight NICON Luxury Hotel or Similar.

Day 08: ABUJA – LAGOS
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Lagos. LAGOS (Eko local name) the vibrant commercial capital of Nigeria founded about 1630 is located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa and composed of islands, mainland & a peninsula. Metropolitan Lagos, a world mega-city with over 21 million inhabitants is the most populous in Africa. On arrival, embark on a drive through Lagos Island, Victoria Island and Lekki Peninsula areas of the city with stopovers at museum, Freedom park, Brazilian Quarters, Eko Atlantic city, Tinubu square, Nike art gallery and Isale Eko old section of the city, promises an exciting sightseeing tour. Lunch is at a city restaurant. A boat ride on the lagoon with panoramic view of the city is the high point. Shopping at souvenir shops at Lekki International market. Return to hotel after tour.
Overnight Eko Hotel & Suites or similar

Day 09: LAGOS
After breakfast, day at leisure for shopping and sightseeing. Lunch is at your hotel. Evening transfer to the airport for your onward flight. End of tour.