Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, popularly known as Eko is a fun place to visit and also is the commercial centre of Nigeria. Being the commercial heartbeat of the nation, it really is exciting to live, work or visit this city.

Here’s a list of some of the greatest fun places to visit in Lagos. Let’s jump right in to explore this great city.

UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS

The University of Lagos, popularly known as Unilag, is a Federal Government research institution in Lagos state and was established in 1962 by the Nigerian government.

Asides from being one of the most popular Universities in the country, and having produced dignitaries who have made the country proud due to its level of educational excellence.

The University has its highlights, and much more, that makes it great and beautiful to explore. To know the fun things to do in Unilag; click here.

Unilag also has many school-owed and private hostels for student accommodation. These are beautiful architectural structures and a must see when in Unilag. Kwaba has partnered with many of these hostels to make the search for student accommodation easier for all.


LEKKI CONSERVATION CENTRE

From its origin and establishment in 1990 by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), Lekki Conservation Centre (LCC) has grown into one of Africa’s prominent and most-diverse urban Nature Parks due to its high species richness.

It is, therefore, one of the best urban parks to satiate visitors’ curiosity of nature. It is the only vibrant protected area in Lagos State and one of the very few vibrant tourist destinations of repute in Lagos.

Special Features

Canopy Walkway

This is the most popular feature in the centre. It is an amazing suspended swinging bridge walkway that runs through the LCC Nature Park. It is connected by six towers and gives you a bird’s eye view of the unique wildlife that inhabits the Lekki Conservation Centre.

The 2-km board offers excellent nature walks and bird watching opportunities.

Other features in LCC are

1. Family Park which is a world-class picnic haven and offers nature walks, picnic & sporting facilities,
2. Tree House
3. Nature Station
4. Bird Hide

TAKWA BAY

Tarkwa Bay is an artificially developed beach located in Lagos, Nigeria. This beach is an island and can only be accessed by boat or water taxis.

The beach is also popular with swimmers and water-sports enthusiasts and has a welcoming resident community. If you are a water lover and looking for a fun place to visit while in Lagos then Takwa Bay is a sure bet for you.

Special Features: See below

SOURCE: https://www.kwaba.ng/blog/the-7-best-fun-places-to-visit-in-lagos/

How was your weekend? Don't forget to visit any of these places above to hang out during the nest weekend.