Mainly there are two seasons in Nigeria, dry or winter and wet or summer. Jos town has the most pleasant climate in all of Nigeria. Rest of the country has hot weather. Northern parts of the country are hot and dry whereas southern parts are hot and humid. So the best time to visit Nigeria is from October to January. Peak season lies between December to January as most Nigerian festivals occur during this part of the year.
Northern and southern parts also differ in timing of wet season. Rainy season occurs from April to September in North and in South it is between March to November. There are fewer crowds in off season and flights are cheaper than the peak season. However, if you want to visit Nigeria during peak season, we would recommend you to book flights few months in advance.
Summer holidays is always a busy time to fly in to any destination in Africa including Nigeria. Its always advise able to book early for July, December and March . You must be lucky to get a flight for 01 or 02 persons , but for a family of three and four you need to book well in advance, and you are looking at a price of 2500-3000GBP in total.
Travelling in December for any where in the world and coming back before 10th a January is always expensive . Its always advisable to book well in Advance for Christmas flights to avoid any inconvenience . Looking for flights to Nigeria in December closer to the time of travel might cost you almost more then GBP 1000-1300. But you can get a better deal ranging some where between GBP 600-800 if you book flights three to four months before departure dates .
Nigeria is best of those travellers who want to explore Africa off-the-beaten-path. It has scenic beaches, national parks and museums. Also its food is delicious and must-to-try. We have compiled a list of top restaurants and places in Nigeria:
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Lagos: You cannot miss Lagos’ famous beaches. The best among them are Eleko, Bar, Elegushi and Lekki Miami Beach. The best restaurants in town are Terra Kulture, Villa Medici and Eko Sky Restaurant and Lounge.
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Abuja: Located in the center of the Nigeria, Abuja is a modern African city. There are amazing tourists' attractions like Aso Rock, the National Mosque, National Ecumenical Center and Zuma Rock. Food lovers should visit Salamander Cafe, BlueCabana and Bukka at the Hilton.
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Port Harcourt: Although it is a major commercial city of Nigeria, it offers plenty of sights to its visitors. You have to include Port Harcourt Tourist Beach, Isaac Boro Garden Park, Culture Center and Rivers State Museum. The best places for eating out are Jevinik Restaurant, The Playhouse Lounge and Genesis Restaurant.
This factor is really important in deciding the most suitable airline for your journey. Travellers who are going for vacations need more baggage allowance to fit everything they need. Below is the list of airline with their respective baggage allowance:
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Lufthansa allows you to take 1 piece of 23kg in economy classic and economy flex whereas you can take 2 bags of 32kg each in business class.
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With Air France you can take one piece of 23kg in economy, two pieces of 23kg each in premium economy, two pieces of 32kg each in business class flights and three pieces of 32kg each in La Premiere class.
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British Airways has baggage allowance of one piece of 23kg in economy class, two pieces of 32kg each in business class and three pieces of 32kg each in first class.
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When you choose Med-View Airline, you can take two pieces of 32kg each in economy class whereas three pieces of 32kg each in business class flights to Nigeria.
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KLM has baggage allowance of 12kg in economy class and 18kg in business class.
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Kenya Airways allows you to take two pieces of 23kg each in economy class and two pieces of 32kg each in premier world.
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Emirates Airlines has baggage allowance of 35kg in economy class (depending on fare type), 40kg in business class and 50kg in first class.
A trip to Nigeria would be incomplete without attending its cultural festivals. Following are the most popular festivals of the country:
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Lagos Carnival
The carnival is the most exciting party of the year in Nigeria. Preparation for the festival starts weeks before. Many international tourists visit Lagos only to attend the carnival.
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Osun Festival
This festival is an important part of Nigerian culture. Every year, it annually occurs during the months of July and August. Osun Festival pays homage to the Oshun of Osun State - the river goddess.
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Carniriv
The Port Harcourt Carnival is a combination of two carnivals: a cultural carnival and a Caribbean style carnival. It is celebrated for seven days before Christmas.
You can find five star and international hotels in Lagos and other major towns. However, these are fully booked during peak season and you have to book in advance. Lagos is the most congested city not only in Nigeria but also in Africa as well. Most of the good hotels are only available on this island. These hotels are usually really expensive in peak season but alternate options are also available.
You can stay in rest houses which are run by government. These are available throughout the country. Colonial-style houses and bungalows are used for this purpose. Another option is to get accommodation from Christian missions. They will offer you basic enmities at reasonable price. Major Nigerian towns also have sporting clubs which offer meals and accommodation at cheap rates. However, you have to purchase a temporary membership before your stay in these clubs.
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