Nigeria: Yoruba Kingdoms & Sacred Forests Experience (7 Days)
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Duration 7 days
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Type City Tour
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Group Size 50 Peoples
Overview
Theme: Culture + Spiritual Heritage
Nigeria is the cultural heartbeat of West Africa, and in the southwest lies a world of ancient Yoruba kingdoms, royal courts, and sacred groves where animist traditions still thrive. This immersive journey connects travelers with art, dance, kingship rituals, and sacred forest spirituality — from Lagos’ pulse to Osogbo’s mysticism.
Included & Excluded
Arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and transfer to a boutique hotel in Victoria Island Explore Lekki Arts & Crafts Market, Nike Art Gallery, and Lekki Conservation Centre’s canopy walkway Dinner at a coastal restaurant and overnight in Lagos
Visit Freedom Park, the National Museum, and Tinubu Square Enjoy a walking tour of Lagos Island’s colonial remnants and markets Evening Afrobeat music show or performance at Terra Kulture Overnight in Lagos
Head north to Abeokuta, historic center of the Egba Yoruba people Climb Olumo Rock, a sacred refuge during 19th-century wars Tour the Ake Palace and visit Adire textile makers Overnight in a local heritage hotel
Continue to Osogbo and tour the UNESCO-listed Sacred Forest of Osun Visit the Osun River shrine, groves, and sculptures by the late Susanne Wenger Meet with local artists at the Osogbo Arts School and workshop Evening cultural dinner with drumming and storytelling Overnight in Osogbo
Visit the ancient city of Ife, believed to be the birthplace of the Yoruba civilization Explore the National Museum of Ife, bronze heads, and Ooni’s Palace Lunch in a royal courtyard café and discussion with a local historian Return to Osogbo for overnight
Stop in Ibadan to visit the University of Ibadan’s cultural archives Tour the Ibadan book market and traditional woodcarving stalls Arrive back in Lagos and enjoy a farewell dinner on the lagoon
Transfer to the airport for your international flight
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