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Nigeria, one-third larger than Texas and the most populous country in Africa, is situated on the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa. Its neighbors are Benin, Niger, Cameroon, and Chad. The lower course of the Niger River flows south through the western part of the country into the Gulf of Guinea. Swamps and mangrove forests border the southern coast; inland are hardwood forests.
Nigeria accommodation
Nigeria accommodation comprises of Nigeria hotels, Nigeria Resorts, and Nigeria Guest Houses. Hotels, resorts and guest houses are located in all the cities like Aba, Abuja, Benin, Ede, Epe, Kano, Lagos and Port Harcourt .
Nigeria Hotels
Nigeria hotels can be classified into different star categories. Some of the renowned hotels in Nigeria are:
Abuja Sheraton Hotel , This is a 5 star hotel located in Ladi Kwali Way, Abuja, Nigeria. It has 540 well appointed rooms, 14 meeting rooms and 5 restaurants and bars.
Protea Hotel Oakwood Park,A 4 star hotel located in Chevron Drive, Lagos, Nigeria. The guests can choose from 59 double bedded rooms and 3 suites. The hotel has one 100 seater multi-cuisine restaurant, one bar, and a pool terrace.
Protea Hotel Port Hardcourt Apartment , This 5 star deluxe hotel with swimming pool and conference facilities is located in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Protea Hotel Apo Apartment , This 3 star rated hotel has an assortment of accommodation: studio apartment, superior apartment, duplex apartment, superior duplex apartment, deluxe duplex apartment and 4 bed-roomed apartment. This hotel is located in Apo, Abuja, Nigeria.
Nigeria Transportation
Ironically, the best way to move around town and cities in Nigeria, is by OKADA.They are fast, cheap and dangerous at times.But you have seen a lot of white tourist on Okada in Lagos and Abuja.addiation bus is a typical mode of transportation in Nigeria. Though, this particular company is based in Nsukka, Eastern Nigeria, The buses, are meant to carry Ten perssengers, but, they usually load Fourteen people, which make the journey one of a hell.
Abuja: Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, is located in the central part of the country.It is really a very young capital even for African standards: the plans to move the capital from Lagos were approved in 1976, the construction was carried on throughout the 1980s.In 1991 Abuja became Nigeria’s capital.It is a modern, but attractive city with many interesting buildings and villas dotting the landscape.In few years Abuja has become the heart of Nigeria’s diplomatic activity.
Abuja is located in a very strategic position for visiting all the different parts of the country.
Ibadan: Ibadan is the second largest city in Nigeria. At a distance of 78 miles from Lagos (the capital city of Nigeria), Ibadan is ideal for visitors who wish to experience the traditional African lifestyle. The city is easy to reach; it has an airport and is connected to other cities by a rail line passing through the Ibadan railway station.
The average temperatures in Ibadan range from 25°C–35°C. The dry season runs from November to March, beginning with Harmatton a climatic occurrence where dust envelopes the region and there is a dry chilly spell lasting until late February.
Lagos: Lagos, the most populous city in Nigeria as well as the whole of Africa, is a huge metropolis in the south-west. It used to be the capital before that title was given to Abuja. The city has three major islands: Ikoyi, Victoria and the main Lagos Island which is linked to the other two islands by bridges.
Nigeria food
Eating in Nigeria is an exciting and rich experience. Food in Nigeria has many different styles with thousands of great restaurants in all the major cities and towns of Nigeria. All of them seem to boast about one chef or another, which is good, but for most of us we want to get down to eating.In addition, food in Abuja and other Nigerian tourist resorts is not restricted to traditional Nigerian delights. Cuisine from all over the world can be found in Nigeria, including Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern, and other international tastes. Fast food chains are rising in popularity due to convenience and their family oriented style.
Shopping in Nigeria
Markets are the most interesting places to shop. Special purchases include adire (patterned, indigo-dyed cloth), batiks and pottery from the southwest, leatherwork and kaduna cotton from the north and carvings from the east. Designs vary greatly, many towns having their own distinctive style. Other purchases include herbs, beadwork, basketry and ceremonial masks.
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