Nigeria is definitely a country that has a lot to offer. It is not on the list of those that are often visit by most people from around the world but those that decide to visit will surely be happy with what they see. Since you are here, you are most likely considering a trip to the country. There are many different places to see in Nigeria, a country with quite a rich culture covering 36 states and a must visit in the capital city of Abuja. If you want to plan a great experience, here are the top locations that have to be considered.
Badagry
You will find Badagry in the state of Lagos. It is among the first of the tourist sites that you will consider since it is included in various different tours. When you fly to the country you will surely land here, a city that has a huge history, initially known for the slave trade, one of the biggest of the early 1500s. You can get to see what the slaves had to go through before being taken out of Africa and as you can imagine, various places of interest exist here.
Obudu
Located in the Cross River State, this is one of the places to see in Nigeria mainly because of the world renowned Obudu Mountain Resort. You cannot actually express the beauty of the place in words. We have so many different views that are literally impossible to describe and many natural wonders. It is a guarantee that you will fell in love with this place as soon as you will see it and then keep coming back.
Benin City
Benin City is just 5 hours away from Badagry so why not consider it, especially since it is on the list of the best places to see in Nigeria? You will find it in the state of Edo. You can end up spending 2 extra hours if the weather is bad but you can always get a flight to the city from Lagos. We are looking at a city that is really well known for the ivory and bronze art works that are showcased. You will want to see the Benin Royal Palace, which attests the Benin Kingdom, which started around the year 900 AD. Also, tours of the Benin moat, an impressive over 6000 miles distance covered is a must see.
Abuja
As already mentioned, this is Nigeria’s capital. We are looking at a city that is ultra modern and that includes absolutely all facilities you could imagine. To top things off, we have many tremendous architectural pieces, attractions and huge skyscrapers. You will want to see the Aso rock formation.
Arochuku
This city is located between Cross River and Abia states. The population here is a mixture of cross river Ibibios, Annangs and Igbos. Many of the tourists will want to see the slave route here. In most cases a tour will include the Okoro Oki Ujari museum, which houses so many different materials.
As you can see, there are interesting places to see in Nigeria. It is definitely one country that should be considered.