5 Cities That Will Give You The Best Of Nigeria

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by Justin Irabor / 23 Sep 2015

When it comes to tourism, Nigeria doesn’t fall behind in Africa. Talk about entertainment or even sports, and we are standing toe to toe with some of the most vibrant African countries. In Nigeria, there are cities that let you experience the best of the country. Some of these cities have great landmarks, exotic beaches, famous festivals, luxury hotels, delectable dishes, and friendly natives who are ready to take you around the bubbling parts of their cities.

Abuja

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The capital city is not all about politics. Abuja would be a bore if it only brought in crowds of politicians and political fanatics. Abuja has entertainment, education, commerce and fashion to boast of as well as luxury nightlife.  You don’t have to visit the Sheraton to eat the best meals in the city, there are lots of local food joints to fall in love with.

Calabar

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Calabar is the people’s paradise and has become another Mecca for those who want to experience tourism first hand. The city is beautiful and has a natural charm and rich culture. The atmosphere is welcoming, and their way of life is beautiful. Their local delicacies are one thing that you can’t resist. It just isn’t possible to overlook Afang soup, plantain, bush meat and their many other meals. During Christmas, the city is lit with activities that go on until the New Year.

Lagos

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Visited for the first time, Lagos is spellbinding. Everywhere looks different and vibrant, especially to someone coming from another town or village in Nigeria.  Lagos has everything you can ever think of in culture, entertainment, and social life. Unlike most cities in Nigeria, Lagos is a melting pot of people from different cultural backgrounds. If you like beaches, there are so many of them for you to explore, and if you love to dance, all you have to do is wait till nightfall.

Port Harcourt

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The city of Port Harcourt may look too corporate for activities to happen. Do not be fooled by this, because this is one of Nigeria’s hotspots for social life, cultural activities, and entertainment.  There are monuments, shrines, parks, museums, hotels, and lots of the legendary spicy meat kebab that is ‘suya’ available in most joints.

Enugu

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The Coal City has the grand and magical aura that a typical well balanced city should offer. The serenity is luxury, and the landmarks are simply out of this world. There is so much to do here. Visiting for the first time, it isn’t hard to fall in love with this city especially with its stunning sites of attraction that draw people in neighbouring cities.