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Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember, and remember more than I have seen. Benjamin Disraeli
In America there are two classes of travel - first class, and with children. Robert Benchley
Travelers never think that they are the foreigners. Mason Cooley
The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience. The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes "sight-seeing." Daniel J. Boorstin
There are only two emotions in a plane: boredom and terror. Orson Welles
Africa > Nigeria
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Nigeria, most populous country in Africa, offers a stay full of discoveries out of the ordinary everyday Western. Nigeria is located in the continent called "Africa humid. Therefore, climate change across regions and seasons with temperatures reaching 25 ° C to 32 ° C in the south and 35 ° C to 41 ° C up north during the dry periods. Thus, the most recommended stay is between December and March, because the humidity is lower during this season, however, prepare yourself with the passage of the harmattan, a wind filled with dust. Furthermore, it is more interesting to leave for Nigeria in January, which reserves for tourists Sallah celebrations special place in the north. Otherwise you can choose to come and stay in February, which is celebrated during the Feast of the Argungu fishing. |
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What to do ?
Political instability and economic problems are not recurring in Nigeria as a tourist destination obvious: there are steps, however interesting and stimulating atmosphere electric.
Lagos, huge and overcrowded, not leave you indifferent: the music is this arch through a number of nightclubs and clubs, and the National Museum houses sculptures and beautiful masks. Be careful during your travels: crime fighting record here ... Further north, Osogbo is the cradle of Yoruba culture: the Sacred Forest contains giant sculptures, shrines and many other works of art dedicated to the goddess Osun, and World Heritage of Unesco. The Yankari National Park is a beautiful nature reserve that bring elephants, hippos and crocodiles, and a hot spring: you can visit on foot with a guide or truck. Do not miss Kano Muslim city built in mud and old over a millennium: visit the old town, go to the main mosque and the palace of the Emir, then enter the museum Gidan Makama worth the detour for its architecture and photographs tracing the history of the city. Remember the Kurmi market and its countless wonders ... |
Nigeria : The basics
You can get to fly to Nigeria from Europe, with risk of cancellation by the political situation.
A visa is required. The currency in circulation is the naira. The budget is low to provide for food, a meal usually costing less than 10 €, a little higher for housing, around 30 € for a room average. Concerning health, vaccination against yellow fever is required, and updating immunizations classic, and it is advisable to have those against typhoid and hepatitis A and B. It also recommends meningococcal vaccination for those who must stay in the north during the dry season. Finally, the precarious health conditions you must take the usual precautions regarding the consumption of water, fruits and vegetables and wash hands. To travel there, the planes are very inexpensive but fairly random flights. The buses are fairly comfortable and safer. Traveling alone by the road is highly recommended, both because of road conditions that the conduct of motorists and any possible attacks, especially at night .. |
Towns in Nigeria
The former capital of Nigeria, Lagos is the largest city in the country with approximately ten million inhabitants. Lagoon city to the Atlantic Ocean, its center is on the eponymous island, but the city has gradually extended the archipelago to the earth.
Right in economic development, it also has a very important port and is served by an international airport. She is also a cultural hub for the country music scene with a recognized, vibrant film industry, and the presence of the National Arts Theater. Home to many nightclubs and music clubs, the city you will probably vibrant nightlife and unforgettable.
You can also visit the National Museum and admire its sculptures, masks and antique terra cotta. As elsewhere in Africa, the markets are also places to discover here than Balogun takes you through the labyrinth, noisy and colorful.
It remains to specify that Lagos is one of the cities where there is great uncertainty, and it is not advisable for tourists to walk alone, especially at night. Furthermore, poverty affects a large population, and crime is one of the highest in the world.
