Explore Lagos across two immersive days: canoe through Makoko’s floating lanes, cross Lekki’s canopy bridge, and experience Nigerian art and music at Nike Art Gallery and the New Afrika Shrine. Practical logistics and local etiquette help you prepare for an active, culture-rich tour.
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Morning light slants across Lagos lagoon and a wooden canoe parts the glassy water—this is Makoko, the city’s floating district where life favors balance between stilts and tide. Over two days the tour threads between water-born communities, shady conservation trails and high-energy cultural hubs: a canoe through Makoko, a walk across Africa’s longest canopy bridge at Lekki Conservation Centre, a browse of Nike Art Gallery’s stacked floors and an evening at the New Afrika Shrine.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
15–18 hours (2 days)
Fitness Level
Light to moderate fitness; able to stand for guided walks and climb short stairs for canopy bridges.
Wildlife
History
Makoko evolved from migrant fishing settlements; Lagos’s National Museum (opened 1957) preserves precolonial and modern Nigerian artifacts, while Fela Kuti’s Kalakuta and the New Afrika Shrine mark the city’s Afrobeat legacy.
Conservation
Lekki Conservation Centre works to protect coastal forest and wetland habitat while managing visitor impact; visitors are encouraged to stick to boardwalks and avoid feeding wildlife.
Reserve your spot on the 2-Day Dynamic Lagos Discovery Tour From Makoko To Lekki today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring local cash for markets
Lekki Arts and Crafts Market vendors prefer Naira for small purchases—carry smaller denominations for bargaining.
Footwear for varied terrain
Choose grippy, closed-toe shoes for wooden walkways in Makoko and the raised boardwalks at Lekki.
Sun and hydration
Carry sunscreen and a reusable water bottle—tropical sun and humidity make frequent hydration essential.
Respect photography norms
Always ask permission before photographing homes or people in Makoko and cultural sites like Kalakuta Museum.
Comfortable walking shoes
Closed-toe shoes handle wet wooden walkways, market streets and the conservation boardwalk.
Light rain jacket
Quick showers are common—pack a breathable shell especially in the rainy months.
summer
Sun protection (hat & sunscreen)
Harmattan and dry-season sun increase UV exposure—protect skin and eyes.
winter
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated through walks and warm afternoons is important; bottled water is provided, but a refillable bottle reduces waste.