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Makoko Floating Tour: Guided Canoe Experience in Lagos's Largest Stilt House Community
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Lagos
Embark on a guided canoe tour through Makoko, Lagos’s largest stilt house community. Explore the floating village, learn about its history, and experience the daily lives of its residents.
Embark on a guided canoe tour through Makoko, Lagos’s largest stilt house community. Explore the floating village, learn about its history, and experience the daily lives of its residents.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Makoko - Explore the Makoko community in Lagos, the world’s largest floating village which lives principally on stilt houses on water.\nYour 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…
- Makoko - Explore the Makoko community in Lagos, the world’s largest floating village which lives principally on stilt houses on water.\nYour 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.\nYou will be returned to your hotel after the tour.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Guided Tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- On-board WiFi
- Guided Tour
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information
Explore the Makoko community in Lagos, the world’s largest floating village which lives principally on stilt houses on water. Discover Lagos’s own Venice on this guided canoe ride through the watery fishing neighborhood, built on stilts overtop canals.
The area is home to at least 850,000 people, although some estimates indicate closer to 1,000,000…
Explore the Makoko community in Lagos, the world’s largest floating village which lives principally on stilt houses on water. Discover Lagos’s own Venice on this guided canoe ride through the watery fishing neighborhood, built on stilts overtop canals.
The area is home to at least 850,000 people, although some estimates indicate closer to 1,000,000 floating city dwellers. Our local tour guide will educate you about the history of the community and why they decided to settle on water. This trip gives you an opportunity to experience the day today lives of the people, how they cope with the raining season, their occupation and many more.
Location
Makoko
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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154atsushim
Oct 2, 2024
must see - no regret. a bit pricy but I think it's worth the price. you will see the current situation of Makoko. I'd recommend reading one or two news articles in advance so you know more about the place.
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Allantec2024
Sep 29, 2024
Must Visit Makoko - I had the pleasure of being transported and hosted by Samap Travels and Tours and they were amazing! From the very beginning, I booked a reservation for the Makoko Tour last minute but they were sure to accommodate me and also waited patiently for me to be ready as they picked me up from my hotel. The tour was very thorough and I was impressed by Benjamin’s knowledge of the community as he guided me and couldn’t help but notice how beautiful Makoko is even though the community is less fortunate, the people are resourceful, kind, welcoming. Please attend this tour and find it in your heart to give love and resources to the community if you have it to give. Samap Travels were extremely professional, timely, reliable and offer many other tours. I would book with Samap again every time.
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Kiyanap
Sep 11, 2024
Great opportunity to learn - I loved the experience. I’m so glad we did this. They took care of everything for us and it was safe! A must do! Book this asap
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Taka75bar
Aug 23, 2024
Extraordinary experiences - It's a place you can't visit every day, but with the wonderful support of the Guide, it was a very meaningful tour to learn about the current state of Makoko.
I think it's the cost of safety, but it's a two-hour tour, so it would be nice if it was a bit cheaper.
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Alejandrasl4187kn
Aug 16, 2024
Makoko - Interesting place. The guide was nice and the experience was very enriching. Have in mind that you are entering the private space of the community.
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Kathleen_k
Jul 28, 2024
Excellent but pricey tour - This tour was one of the highlights of my trip to Nigeria and the best one I attended. The person giving the tour was the son of a community leader in the town and did an excellent job showing me around, explaining about their community and hopes for the future. I went on a Sunday so got to hear the vibrant church services but not see the kids at school. If you want that latter experience, I’d recommend choosing a weekday. The price was expensive (about 200 US dollars for about 90 minutes in the community) and I hope that was due to a large portion of that is going back to the community to help with their efforts to improve children’s education rather than most going to the tour agency. My one disappointment is I wish I had been invited into their church especially after tipping the church leader after being asked to do so. I suppose I could have asked but as hospitality wasn’t extended in that part, it felt rude to force the issue.
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Jsryco
Jul 22, 2024
100% advisable , learning experience - Good, flexible organisation by Samap. Worth visiting but it's also a hard visit. 100% advisable , learning experience
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Merv
May 25, 2024
A Symphony of Faith and Despair: A Sunday Visit to Makoko's Slum - On a somber Sunday in Makoko, I wandered through the labyrinth of shanties and makeshift homes. In Makoko, the air is thick with the scent of survival and despair. Amidst the pervasive poverty, I stumbled upon a small church, where the melodies of hymns floated through the air. The congregation, dressed in their best despite the dire circumstances, sang with a fervent hope that seemed almost defiant. Children sat attentively, their eyes reflecting both innocence and a harsh reality. The juxtaposition of faith and despair was heartbreaking. In the face of relentless hardship, their collective prayers felt like a poignant cry for a better tomorrow, echoing through the fragile walls of their sanctuary.
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Dreamer03082127146
May 24, 2024
Hugely Interesting - Our trip to Makoko through Samap Travels was an incredibly interesting and enlightening experience. Communication with Samap was excellent throughout, all instructions given were very clear and easy. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel by the team. They drove us to Makoko, and also accompanied us throughout the visit. Makoko itself was a different world from the 5* hotels of Victoria Island. It was an authentic look at the real Nigeria. The whole day felt very safe. The guys at Makoko do incredible work for their community. The trip was very intense, and not for the faint of heart, but I would hugely recommend to anyone who wants to see a more authentic side to Lagos.
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Fail2024
Feb 25, 2024
Unforgettable afternoon - A great experience that gives one some unique insights into Makoko, Ben from the community and Joy from the tour company did a great job making sure that everything goes smoothly, highly recommend anyone interested in the Makoko community going with Samap on this tour
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