One of the most popular destinations for honeymooners from all around the world, Lagos, the capital city of Nigeria offers a bit of everything… serene blue beaches, hills which remain mist covered almost the year-round and greenery that takes you close to paradise!
Whether you love beaches or hills, Lagos offers you enough romance to make your special days an affair to remember always! Start your day with a trip to the Coconut Beach, located just to the southern part of the city of Lagos. An island which is as quaint as could be, Coconut beach is characterized by yellow sand and a sea whose blue waters are the most transparent as you would ever find. Walk hand in hand with your partner or laze under the warm rays of the sun in this beautiful coastal heaven. Named after the coconut trees which surround this lovely beach, Coconut Beach can also provide tourists with great options of accommodation. A number of resorts have also been developed along this stretch of Lagos, many of which offer special packages for honeymooners.
For those of you with a taste of adventure, the city of Lagos again offers a number of options. One of these is of course Shere Hill, a beautiful rocky hill, which is located around 1829 meters above the sea level. Providing a great opportunity for honeymooners with a sense of adventure, Shere Hill offers an exciting hiking option as well. Surrounded by greenery all around, this rocky climb can also provide you with a number of places of visual beauty during the hike. There is also an excellent view-point in the middle of the climb, which you can use for a photo opportunity to capture the precious moments of your honeymoon to look back into whenever you feel like!
For those with a love for the wild, the capital city of Nigeria offers countless options of fun and adventure in the forms of its various national parks and reserves. None of these is, however, as popular as the Yankari National Park, one of the richest natural sanctuaries in this part of the world. Situated along the famous Gagi River, one of the most picturesque rivers of Nigeria, the Yankari National Park is home to some of the most spectacular wildlife of the world. Look out for elephants, hippopotami, as well as crocodiles. Embark on the special honeymooner’s safari which offers you the services of a private vehicle along with the services of a ranger who helps you to drive pasts the herd of animals, grazing in their natural habitat. The Yankari National Park also offers cottages which you can rent. Quaint and picturesque, these are just the perfect backdrop you would ever need to make sure that your new life starts off in the coziest way imaginable.
The Owu Falls just a few miles away from the capital city of Lagos is another main tourist attraction of the region. Known to be the steepest waterfall that is naturally formed in the entirety of the continent of Africa, Owu Falls is a definite must have in your honeymoon itinerary while visiting Lagos. Besides the sheer beauty and magnetic attraction of the falls, the region is also home to a number of different species of flora and fauna. A bird watcher’s delight, be ready to be charmed with your sweetheart as you spend idyllic moments listening to the sweet chirping of birds which surround this area.
Plan your honeymoon in this beautiful country of love and give your life a new burst of energy. The perfect hideout for love birds, a honeymoon in Lagos is just the perfect way of learning to love… even more!
