Fun and social are two of your six needs, and a day out fills both. It also trains photography, fitness and dance along the way. Here are the best days out in each city.
Lagos
Elegushi Beach, Lekki
| Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Swim in the Atlantic | Free (Fitness) |
| Beach Football | Free (Fitness) |
| Fresh Coconut | ₦35 |
| Ride a Horse | ₦88 |
| Rent a Cabana | ₦100 |
| Suya & Chapman on the Sand | ₦120 |
| Jet Ski Ride | ₦210 |
| Rave on the Beach (2 hours) | ₦260 |
Free Beach Photoshoot trains Photography. The rave runs from 8pm till 4am.
Lekki Conservation Centre
Monkeys, crocodiles and Africa's longest canopy walkway. The canopy walk is ₦88, a picnic ₦70, and spotting monkeys, crocodiles and taking nature photos is free.
Freedom Park, Lagos Island
A stage play is ₦70 and a comedy show ₦88. Perform at comedy night or the spoken word open mic for free to train Comedy and Charisma, or play Ayo Olopon under the trees.
Abuja
| Place | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Millennium Park, Maitama | Picnic ₦70, photos with the hills, a sunset date by the water |
| Magic Land, by the National Stadium | Big wheel and rides ₦520, bumper cars ₦260, carousel ₦180 |
| National Children's Park & Zoo, Asokoro | Walk round the zoo ₦180, feed the giraffes ₦180 |
| Central Park, Garki | Go-karts ₦1,750, paintball ₦1,400 |
| Jabi Lake Mall | Boat ride on Jabi Lake at sunset ₦520 |
| Unity Fountain, Maitama | Free evening hangout; find your state's name |
| Zuma Rock, Madalla | Hike the foothills and find the face in the rock |
Port Harcourt
| Place | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Port Harcourt Pleasure Park, Rumuola | Ferris wheel and rides ₦520, paddle boat ₦350 |
| Port Harcourt Tourist Beach | Beach chair ₦100, suya and chapman ₦120, live band ₦88 |
| Port Harcourt Zoo, Trans-Amadi | Walk round the zoo ₦180, chimps for free |
| Bonny Jetty | Speedboat down the Bonny River ₦1,400, grilled prawns ₦520 |
| Kidney Island | Boat out for ₦880, fish off the old jetty for free |
| Isaac Boro Park | Picnic ₦70, free evening walk |
Plan your day
- Check the opening hours. Elegushi, LCC and Freedom Park are open all day; most Abuja and PH parks close in the evening.
- Bring friends along: invite them to meet you there. See playing with friends.
- On an Owambe Weekend, fun at places around town is 25% stronger.
Questions people ask
Is there a beach in Naija Life?
Yes. Elegushi Beach in Lekki, Lagos, and the Port Harcourt Tourist Beach on the Bonny River.
What can I do at Elegushi Beach?
Swim, play beach football, ride a horse, rent a cabana, ride a jet ski, eat suya and go to the beach rave from 8pm.
What is there to do in Abuja Life?
Millennium Park, Magic Land, the zoo, Central Park go-karts, a boat on Jabi Lake, Unity Fountain and Zuma Rock, plus the Wuse 2 nightlife.
What is there to do in PH Life?
The Pleasure Park, the Tourist Beach, the zoo, a speedboat from Bonny Jetty and a boat out to Kidney Island.