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Makoko Floating Community Tour

Location Lagos, South West Nigeria, Nigeria
$198
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Makoko community in Lagos, known as the world’s largest floating village, features stilt houses on water. A guided canoe ride offers insights into this unique fishing neighborhood built over canals.

  • 🚣‍♂️ The area is home to at least 850,000 residents, with some estimates nearing 1,000,000 floating city dwellers.
  • 🗣️ A local tour guide will share the history of the community and the reasons for settling on water.
  • 🌧️ Experience how residents cope with the rainy season and learn about their occupations.
  • 📅 This trip provides a unique opportunity to witness the daily lives of the people in Makoko.

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Makoko Floating Community Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guided Tour
  • water and soft drink
  • Private transportation

  • Explore the Makoko community in Lagos, the world’s largest floatingYour tour begins with a visit to the Baale's (Head of the community) house and the primary school, pointing out the way of life of the community. You will then hop on your private canoe to wade through the fishing village on stilts. There is a lot to learn from this unique community and the eventual experience is different from your everyday way of life.. village which lives principally on stilt houses on water. You will be returned to your hotel after the tour.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Makoko Floating Community Tour

    Location Lagos, South West Nigeria, Nigeria
    $198
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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