Last December, I had the pleasure of curating a two-week girls trip itinerary to Lagos, Nigeria for 3 of my friends for Detty December, and it was an unforgettable experience filled with night life, relaxation, and indulgence. You can also check out my Detty December Essentials in my Amazon storefront here.
In this blog post I wanted to share the actual itinerary, highlighting the best of Lagos across various categories and you can also watch a video re-capping the trip. My goal was to meet the vacation needs of first timers to Lagos and regular visitors who want to discover new things to do. We didn’t get to do everything I planned, but we were able to prioritize what was important to us. Here is the full visual itinerary I created to give my friends a well rounded experience from beach parties, great food and shopping.
In addition to the itinerary I created, I wanted to share of few of my favorite brands and places to consider visiting the next time you are in Lagos. Here is the location abbreviation I will use: L – Lekki, VI – Victoria Island, B – Banana Island, M – Mainland and IK – Ikoyi
Gift Shops:
- The Cloud Factory (VI)
- Lekki Gift Shop (L)
- Terra Kulture Gift Shop (VI)
- Nike Art Gallery Gift Shop (VI)
- Quintessence Gallery & Artisans Emporium (IK)
- The Jazzhole (VI)
- The Souvenir Store (L)
- Lohn Lagos (VI)
Nail Shops:
- Nails Inc (IK)
- The Nail Boutique (L)
- Nails by Kemi (VI)
- Nalicure (L)
- House of Nails (L)
- La Belle Nails (IK)
- The Nail Bar (M)
- Glitz & Glam Nails (L)
Non-Club Activities:
- Lekki Conservation Centre (L)
- Rele Gallery
- Nike Art Gallery (VI)
- Lekki Leisure Lake (L)
- Terra Kulture (VI)
- Freedom Park (IK)
- Omenka Gallery (VI)
- Abela – Perfume Making class (M)
- Lohn Lagos – Candle & Perfume Making class (VI)
- Lekki Arts & Crafts Market
Spa & Facials:
- OMA Spa (VI)
- Oasis Medspa (VI)
- Clear Essence California Spa & Wellness Resort (IK)
- Oriki Spa (L)
- Eko Spa & Gym (VI)
- Lagos Oriental Hotel Spa (VI)
- De La Rouge Spa (L)
Women’s Nigerian Designers:
- Tiffany Amber (VI)
- Lisa Folawiyo Studio (L)
- Grey Projects (VI)
- Clan (L)
- Maki Oh (VI)
- Andrea Iyamah (L)
Women’s RTW Nigerian Designers:
- Kadiju Official
- Nyosi
- Koy & Victoria
- Fruche
- Ayaba Woman
- Zinkata Daily
- MOT The Label
- Zephan’s & Co
Kaftan & Modern Trad Designers:
- Dye Lab
- Timare Lagos
- Eki Kere
- Her Tunba
- This Is US Ng
- Shop For Style Sake
- Lekki Arts & Crafts Market
Men’s Nigerian Fashion Designers:
- Mai Atafo (VI)
- T.I Nathan (L)
- Vanskere (VI)
- AshLuxury (L)
- Orange Culture (L)
- McMeka (VI)
- JReason (L)
- WAF – Waffles N Cream (L)
Luxury Shopping Stores:
- Alara (VI)
- Temple Muse (VI)
- Polo Avenue (VI)
- AshLuxury (L)
- Poosh (L)
- PayPorte Offline Store (L)
- Zazaii (VI)
Native Cuisine Restaurants:
- Nok by Alara (VI)
- Terra Kulture Restaurant (VI)
- Yellow Chilli (VI)
- Shiro Restaurant & Bar (VI)
- RSVP (VI)
- The Place (Multiple locations)
Rooftop Restaurants:
- ONA Cloud Rooftop (VI)
- Sky Restaurant & Lounge (VI)
- The Harvest Lagos (VI)
- Atmosphere Rooftop Bar & Lounge (L)
- Circa Lagos (VI)
- Rooftop Restaurant at Intercontinental Hotel (VI)
Brunch Restaurants:
- Flowershop (VI)
- Cafeteria (VI)
- RSVP (VI)
- Crust & Cream (VI)
- The Harvest Lagos (VI)
- Circa Lagos (VI)
- Samantha’s Bistro & Grill (L)
Braiding & Loc Salons:
- MODS Salon (L)
- Dabs African Hair Braiding (VI)
- Locitude (VI)
- Apples & Oranges Spa/Salon (L)
- Jumia Beauty Salon (M)
- Mimi’s Place (L)
- Hair Wizard (L)
Barber Shops:
- The Barber’s Shop (VI)
- Kayz Place Barbers (L)
- D’Stunner’s Place (VI)
- The Grooming Professionals (L)
- Bobby’s Signature (VI)
- Black Hair Saloon (L)
Boutique Hotels:
- The Wheatbaker Hotel (VI)
- Maison Fahrenheit Hotel (VI)
- Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel (VI)
- The George Lagos (IK)
- Eko Signature Hotel (VI)
- LaLas Lagos (VI)
There you have it – a comprehensive list of options mostly on the Island and in Lekki to help you plan an amazing one-week or two-week trip to Lagos, Nigeria. Whether you’re indulging in a relaxing spa day, exploring the vibrant art scene, or treating yourself to the finest Nigerian fashion, Lagos has something for everyone. Don’t forget to check out my visual itinerary on canva or my Lagos playlist on TikTok for a detailed overview of the trip I planned last year. Until next time, Lagos is vibes!
Yours Truly,
Yinka
