3 Places To
Experience A Cultural Holiday In Nigeria
Nigeria is a great nation with many intrinsic beauties that can leave one is awe. There are so many places you can experience the culture in Nigeria.
Nigeria is a great nation with many intrinsic beauties that can leave one is awe. There are so many places you can experience the culture in Nigeria.
Calabar
1. Calabar Carnival
Calabar in south southern Nigeria is also referred to as
"Canaan City". The original name for Calabar was Akwa Akpa, from the
Efik language. The city is adjacent to the Calabar and Great Kwa rivers and
creeks of the Cross River.
The colonial architecture which can be found in the older
parts of the city provides stunning views over the city and the river. “The
people paradise” is the name given to Calabar by tourist and the indigenes.
The great Mary Slessor’s tomb is a major tourist attraction
and the Calabar carnival held from
1st of December to 31st of December every year is also an important tourist
attraction that pulls crowd from across the world.
During the Calabar carnival, getting a hotel, especially the
best hotels in Calabar is always difficult. It is advisable to book a hotel
in Calabar before the carnival to get the best location in the city. A list
of luxury hotels in Calabar with affordable rates and are popular among
tourists are – Obudu Cattle Ranch (now Obudu Mountain Resort) and Transcorp
Hotels Calabar. Mirage Hotel Calabar, Marian Hotels Calabar and Monty Suite are
cheap and discount hotels in Calabar which are situated in strategic locations,
giving you easy access to invade majority of the carnival activities.
Abuja
The city of Abuja is the Federal Capital Territory of
Nigeria with well developed neighborhoods and highbrow areas in the central
district like Maitama, Wuse, Asokoro and Garki. Abuja is one of the most
breath-taking cities in Africa, with plush green areas, terraced houses and
structures.
If you are visiting Abuja for the very first time, you
cannot help but notice its expansive rocky terrain. The Federal Capital
Territory unlike most cities in Nigeria is well planned and organized. Its road
networks, environs and housing are world class. The Aso Rock Presidential
Villa, The National Assembly and many other major government organizations are
located in Abuja.
The best times to visit Abuja is during the dry seasons from
October when the rains have lessened, then you can have a swim in Gurara
Waterfalls, at a little entrance fee that is overly worth it. You should also
check out Abuja's Arts villages just
across Sheraton
Hotel Abuja, Ladi Kwali Pottery centre and also Julie Useni Zoo.
Lagos
3. Eyo Festival
The metropolitan city of Lagos is one of the busiest places
in Nigeria, located in the western part of Nigeria. As a highly commercialized
centre, it attracts lots of local and foreign indigenes day by day.
Whether you are a fan of art, culture and history or you are
more interested in the modern attractions, Lagos has you covered. Some of the
best cultural tourist spots in Lagos include the National Museum, the National
Arts Theatre, Lekki Conservation Centre, Lacampagne Tropicana Beach Resort,
Freedom Park, Fela’s Shrine, The Badagry
Slave Port and The Floating School at Makoko.
The Eyo Festival
is held in Lagos Island. Eyo also refers to the masquerades that come out
during the festival. It is widely believed that Eyo is the predecessor of the
modern day carnival in Brazil. No one is to wear hats during the festival.
For stay in Lagos, Intercontinental Hotel Lagos, Eko Hotel
Lagos, Oriental
Hotel Lagos and Protea
Hotel Victoria Island are examples of sophisticated and highly sought after
hotels in Lagos Island. The premium hotels in Lagos mainland also are Sheraton
Hotel Lagos and Protea Hotel Ikeja.
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