fajigirl:
If you don't mind me asking are you Nigerian?

ifegy:
Well, start by modifying your initial post to remove your intended arrival date. Lagos is not the sort of place where you broadcast your arrival, especially if you're a JJC.
Hang around, people who live there will soon stop by to advice you. Just don't accept any offers to contact people offline and start making plans with them. There are hotel booking sites that you can use to check for hotels (hotels.ng, I think). There's a reviewnaija.com.site that could help you check out restaurants and things to do.
And yes you should keep your wits about you always, not just in the airport.

NthabeM:
It has been a dream of mine to travel to Nigeria for a long time now and hopefully if everything goes according to plan, that dream will materialise by September.

In my excitement about the pending trip, I am constantly researching the best tourist places and activities, cultural or otherwise, that one can partake in once there (am already addicted to Naija food ).

Along with the interesting and lovely activities provided, there have also been some reviews by other tourists that centre around four main areas:
1) Be careful and have your wits about you upon your arrival at the airport.
2) Be careful in Lagos around December. If possible, stay in Lagos only for a short while and rather lodge in a different area. Or if you must stay in Lagos, do not go out at night (which would be a shame as I want to experience the Lagos night life!!).
3) The traffic in Lagos can be a challenge.
4) Be polite always to anyone in uniform and be prepared for lots of road blocks and what happens during the roadblocks.

The reasons given for these warnings are very vague and I therefore wanted to understand fully what the danger areas are and what I can expect specifically in terms of the four points above.

sugaDaddy:
Every country has its good and bad. Don't read too much meaning into what people say. As they say, one mans food's another man's poison.

No one is going to scam you or less you're greedy. Lagos is fun and interesting. Lagosians love foreigner (even more than their own). Just like you'll do in any other country, be vigilant. God bless

londoner:
Lots of people now want to visit Nigeria. I would suggest also visiting Abuja. It is less than an hour by plane from Lagos and is a very pretty city.

Phema:
You are welcome to Lasgidi! Please post pics as you explore this beautiful but very hectic city.

ugsams:
Lagos is one fun and crazy city... Nobody can give you an analysis of Lagos and be totally correct about that. To each individual, Lagos means a different thing. Lagos is a mixture of different things even some of the things we complain of, you miss them when you're not in Lagos. Interesting places will likely depend on you, where you are and the people you meet while in Lagos. You could love the parties and events, the people, the numerous beach, the market settings, the freedom and so on. Everyday you go out and meet with Lagosians is a very unique and different experience. To me the people of Lagos is the most interesting. To enjoy Lagos more, you need to be open minded, while being cautious. When you come try to visit or stay in different area of lagos.

NthabeM:


I've heard that Abuja is a really cool and beautiful place to visit and I definitely want to see it but would also love to say that I've been to Lagos as I've heard so much about that place

NthabeM:
Thanks for the tips. When you mention a different area of Lagos, I've been told Victoria Island is a really nice area but will need to look Into my budget for that . Am looking forward to creating my own experience of Lagos, discovering what Lagos means to me personally and meeting the Lagosians as you call
them

NthabeM:
Thanks for the tips. When you mention a different area of Lagos, I've been told Victoria Island is a really nice area but will need to look Into my budget for that . Am looking forward to creating my own experience of Lagos, discovering what Lagos means to me personally and meeting the Lagosians as you call
them

NthabeM:


Am not Nigerian, am a South African with a genuine interest in Nigeria

NthabeM:
It has been a dream of mine to travel to Nigeria for a long time now and hopefully if everything goes according to plan, that dream will materialise by September.
In my excitement about the pending trip, I am constantly researching the best tourist places and activities, cultural or otherwise, that one can partake in once there (am already addicted to Naija food ).
Along with the interesting and lovely activities provided, there have also been some reviews by other tourists that centre around four main areas:
1) Be careful and have your wits about you upon your arrival at the airport.
2) Be careful in Lagos around December. If possible, stay in Lagos only for a short while and rather lodge in a different area. Or if you must stay in Lagos, do not go out at night (which would be a shame as I want to experience the Lagos night life!!).
3) The traffic in Lagos can be a challenge.
4) Be polite always to anyone in uniform and be prepared for lots of road blocks and what happens during the roadblocks.
The reasons given for these warnings are very vague and I therefore wanted to understand fully what the danger areas are and what I can expect specifically in terms of the four points above.

tpiadotcom:


i think there's a particular church that handles south african and maybe hispanic immigration, you may want to contact them.

morpheus24:


Let me break your journey down piece by piece for you.

1.If you are traveling to lagos for the first time, you will need a guide or someone that knows the city well, this is paramount to you enjoying the city.

2. When you land you get off at immigration and the line for foreign passports is different from the one for Nigerians, make sure you are in the correct line. You shouldn't have too much hassle getting through immigration once your paper work is okay.

3. Once you are out of immigration, head to collect your luggage, this experience by be a little jarring and confusing but your bags will eventually come out and you can either rent a trolley or if not too heave roll them along. You will then pass customs who might stop you to ask to search your bags, its a hit or miss on this one, just stay assertive and you will have not issues.

4. When you are out of customs, you will need transportation. If you don't have someone picking you up then that's not good(this is why a guide is needed if this is your first time). There reputable transportation services in the airport, ask and they will direct you to them . Do not take a cab or respond to anyone soliciting you for their service.

5. You will pay for the cab service at the airport and tell them your destination. You want to stay in Victoria Island/Lekki on your first visit to Lagos, no exceptions. Hotel bon voyage n Victoria Island is good and I highly recommend it, There are also some good hotels within Lekki phase 1 as well, Do not opt for cheaper hotels though. If you have the money to spend, Four points for the first few nights is not bad then you can switch later on to a cheaper hotel.

6. All the nice spots are on the island, night life is abundant so pic your poison.

7.You will need transportation to get around, this is why a guide is very important on your trip, local transport for a first timer is a no no!

8. Enjoy your stay, Nigerians are very friendly people.