Feeling adventurous and have seven days to spare? Why not
travel around Nigeria?! From the north, east, west to the south, the country is
engorged with beautiful and
remarkable cities (some untouched by democracy, scandal or progress), rich history, ancient art, enthralling and age-caressed landscapes, delicious food, delightful cultures and
generally, fascinating, friendly people;
all certain to make your trip a life changing one.
Nigeria may be referred to as the giant of Africa, however,
its geographical size is far from being regarded as the largest in the
continent. Traveling the entire country in those few days can be a breeze,
especially with the help of all the technology that is now available to us in
this jet age. All you need is careful planning and we have tips to help you achieve this
daring feat that sure to be bring life-long memories.
CONSIDER
THE TIMING
Before
you set out on your trip, you need to ensure the timing is perfect for the
selected areas. While different destination in the country have varied weather
conditions, they usually all experience the two seasons: the dry and the wet
season. The dry season usually spans from September to March while the rainy or
wet season stars from late March and ends early September. Dry season would be
the best time to embark on this trip as there is a very slim chance of being
delayed by unfavorable weather. Also, most of the festivals around the country
are held during the dry season, so you can seize the opportunity and experience
them as well.
SELECT
KEY AREAS TO VISIT
It
is impossible to visit every nook in the country, even if you have more than
seven days. Before you set out on the journey, make a list of all the prominent
sites within the country, the different cultures and settlements and research
on them .Afterward select the most the options that seem feasible and make your
plans around them. While selecting key areas to visit, check your budget and
consider accessibility: are there mapped out roads? Is there free entry? Try
not to cramp your list as doing so will probably just leave you stressed out
and largely unsatisfied as you might not cover everything on the list in seven
days as intended.
SAVE
TIME WITH FLIGHTS
While
Nigeria is not as large as some other countries in Africa, it is still a large
expanse and you will be covering quite a distance. It is best to use flights
rather than land transport options as they will cut out the extra time on the
road. Find out the cities on your list that have airports and plan your
transportation schedule in such a way that you can accommodate more flights
than bus rides. A perk of flying is that you get to enjoy the aerial view of a
city before you touch down. For instance, you cannot really understand why
Ibadan is called the red roof city until you have enjoyed an aerial view.
RESEARCH
THE BEST ROUTES
Like
they say, there are many ways to kill a rat, and likewise, there are many
routes to which you can connect to the different municipalities in Nigeria. It
is important to research the best routes to navigate the country and to do
that, you need to put certain things into consideration. Where would be your
starting point? What landmarks and iconic attractions around the country are
you essentially determined to explore? How accessible are the
different locations pinned down on your list? Where are the short cuts? Answering
these question gives you a better idea on how to plan. It is also important to
study the layout of the country as well as the destinations you intend to tour.
SLEEP IN TRANSIT
You
have only got seven days and a lot of places to cover, you certainly do not
have the luxury of sleeping in or whiling away time in a hotel. Manage your
time effectively and catch up on sleep while in transit, either on the flight
or on the bus. In order not to miss certain exciting sights on the way or
essential stops, it may be advisable to time your movements or at best, ask a
traveling companion to wake you up at intervals. Adventurous travelers
understand the thrill that come with times explorations and usually enjoy this
kind of trips the most.
STAY
OPTIMISTIC
The best
way to enjoy traveling Nigeria in seven days is by staying optimistic. Optimism
boosts a good state of mind and usually ensure that everything becomes an
adventure! Be prepared for eventualities, and tackle every challenge with glee.
Ask for advice from locals where needed and keep an open mind while
experiencing the different cultures.
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