Opinion
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 andw Jumia Travel, Africa’s No.1
online hotel booking portal has 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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