Lagos Island (Isale Eko) is the principal and central local government area in Lagos State. There are so many historical buildings and monuments that show the presence of the colonial Masters and early Christians.

Victoria Island (VI) is an affluent area of Lagos Island (Eko). It is the main business and financial center of Lagos, Nigeria.

Ikoyi borders a lagoon providing a high-end neighborhood with shops, resorts and restaurants.

First stop: Lekki Conservation Center: This is a reserve area covering a land area of 78 hectare. It is located on Lekki Peninsula, next to the Lekki Lagoon. It protects the wetlands of the Lekki peninsula which consists of swamp and savannah habitats. As you approach the reserve, there’s a boulevard of coconut trees which leads to a well laid out car and Visitors Park. It is endowed with an abundance of plant and animal life. Raised walkways enable viewing of animals like monkeys, crocodiles, snakes and various birds. The reserve also has a conservation center and a library.

The wetlands are managed by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, and it now includes a figure-of-eight system of footpaths, with hiking trails and stepping stones to cross waterways. Side attractions along the trail includes swamp outlook, bird hide, rest stops and the tree house. The 1.8km nature trail behind the foremost main buildings is connected by two wooden tracks.

A sturdy wooden track leading to the nature trail, reveals an expansive stretch of marshland and savannah grassland teeming with wildlife, as well as rich aquatic flora and fauna. There’s also a tree house which is a twenty-one meters-high tree platform where one can have a panoramic view of the picnic area, reserve, visitor’s center and children’s playground among the trees. The bird hide overlooks a swamp/marsh which is home to crocodiles and monitor lizards.

The nature reserve traverses a mosaic of vegetation types: secondary forest, swamp forest and Savanna grassland. Several bird species can be seen here and this It is also popular site for school excursions.

Lunch will be at the Lekki Conservation Center. Then you will move to Ikoyi and to other parts as traffic permits.

Return to your booked accomodation for dinner and rest.

Morning: 7am – Early breakfast.
Ibadan: This is the capital city of Oyo State, Nigeria. It is located on seven hills from the Atlantic coast. The recorded history of this city began in 1829. The British colonial government assumed control of the city in 1893.
Ibadan is known for University of Ibadan, with its library which has the largest collection of books in the country; Agodi park and gardens and zoo.

Noon – 1pm: Osogbo: Visit to the hot/cold water river.
Lunch at……
Ile-Ife: Visit to the Oba’s palace.
Dinner and rest at the booked accomodation at Ile-Ife

Breakfast.
First stop: Badagry – you will see slave trade routes, first storey building in Nigeria and slave trade museum.
Lunch at Whistling Palms resort, Badagry, Lagos State.
Back to the road to cross Nigeria-Benin Republic border.

Mikabo to Benin Republic! A nation known for her simplicity and serenity. You will pass through the border town of Seme into the commercial city of Cotonou which has its wharf, seat of government and the biggest market of the nation – Dantokpa.

Ouidah: On the outskirts of Cotonou towards the west is Ouidah where the slave trade route and point of no return took place.

Next stop – Possotome : this is a lake town in the commune of Bopa, in the department of Mono. You will see Lake Aheme, natural hot water tap and a lot of craft works from wood and soil.
Dinner and accommodation in Possotome at Hotel Chez Théo or any other reserved accomodation.