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Lagos skyline — Nigeria
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Pidgin · Spirit of the Nigerian People
Nigeria · West Africa

Africa's
Vibrant Giant

From Lagos's roaring skyline to the sacred silence of Osun-Osogbo Grove, from Nollywood film sets to street style that shapes global fashion — Nigeria is the continent's most electric nation.

Duración7 – 14 days
FocusArt, Film & Urban Life
Best SeasonOct – Mar
Group Size2 – 12 people
History & Soul

220 Million Stories.
One Unstoppable Nation.

Nigeria doesn't merely participate in African culture — it defines, exports and reinvents it. From Fela Kuti's afrobeat revolution to Burna Boy's Grammy stage, from Chinua Achebe's literature to Nike Davies-Okundaye's gallery, Nigeria demands to be felt.

Lagos is Africa's largest city by population — a kinetic megapolis of over 20 million people where architecture, fashion, music and food collide at an extraordinary pace. Victoria Island, Lekki, Yaba and the Island's art district each have a distinct, electric character.

Deep inland, the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is one of the last surviving Yoruba sacred forests and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005 — a river sanctuary dotted with shrines, sculptures and the living memory of an ancient civilisation.

Every Asina Tour itinerary is led by Spanish-speaking Nigerian guides — local creatives, filmmakers and cultural insiders who take you beyond the surface into the country that actually runs.

220M+
Population — Africa's Largest
UNESCO
Osun-Osogbo Grove, 2005
250+
Ethnic Groups & Languages
Nigerian street culture and fashion
Identity · Lagos · Street Culture
Fashion as Language
Ankara prints, agbada silhouettes and sneaker culture — Lagos shapes how a continent dresses.
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove Nigeria
Sacred · Osogbo · UNESCO 2005
The Forest of Oshun
A river goddess, ancient shrines and the quiet thunder of the sacred grove at dusk.
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Nollywood
Film & Storytelling
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Afrobeats
Born in Lagos
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Sacred Grove
Osun-Osogbo
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Art & Fashion
Nike Gallery
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Suya & Jollof
Nigeria's Table
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Nollywood
World's 2nd Largest Film Industry
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UNESCO
Osun-Osogbo Since 2005
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Afrobeats
Lagos-Born Global Sound
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20M+
Greater Lagos Population
Six Faces of Nigeria

The Country In Full Colour

Art, spirituality, cinema, sound, fashion and food — Nigeria refuses to be reduced to a single story. Here are six reasons why.

Nollywood film production Nigeria
Cinema · Lagos · 2,500 Films / Year
Nollywood:
Africa's Dream Factory
Nigeria's film industry produces over 2,500 features a year — outpacing Hollywood in sheer volume and watched by over a billion viewers across Africa and the diaspora. Asina Tour offers exclusive set visits, meetings with directors and access to the Surulere studio district where it all began.
Set VisitsIndustry AccessSurulere Studios
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove UNESCO Nigeria
Sacred Site · Osogbo · UNESCO World Heritage
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
Stretching along the Osun River, this ancient forest holds shrines, sculptures and sculptures of the Yoruba deity Oshun — goddess of water and fertility. Entry is a genuinely spiritual experience, guided by a custodian of the grove's oral history.
UNESCO 2005Yoruba SpiritualitySacred River
Nigerian street fashion and culture
Identity · Lagos · Street Style
Fashion & Street Culture
Lagos sets trends that travel the world — from Ankara prints to high-end Aso Ebi bridal culture. Visit concept stores, Yaba market tailors and the Lagos Fashion Week calendar with an insider guide.
AnkaraYaba MarketAso Ebi
Nike Art Gallery Lagos Nigeria
Visual Art · Lagos Island
Nike Art Gallery
Seven floors of textiles, sculpture and painting curated by Chief Nike Davies-Okundaye — the most significant private art collection in West Africa, open to guided tours and studio workshops.
7 FloorsWorkshopsTextiles
Afrobeats Lagos music scene
Sound · Lagos · Fela → Burna → Beyond
Afrobeats — The Sound That Moved the World
From Fela Kuti's Shrine to Burna Boy's Grammy acceptance speech, Lagos's music is not a genre — it's a force of nature. Our music guide takes you inside live shows, recording studios and the New Afrika Shrine.
Fela ShrineLive ShowsStudio Session
Nigerian Jollof rice food
Cuisine · Lagos · The Jollof Wars
Suya, Jollof & Pepper Soup
Nigerian Jollof has won the internet. But the real battle is fought in local kitchens — party Jollof smoked over fire, Suya grilled at roadside stands, Egusi soup served in carved wooden bowls. We take you there.
Party JollofSuyaEgusiPepper Soup
Three Journeys In

Choose Your Nigeria

Lagos's electric pulse, Osogbo's sacred silence, or a Lagos-to-Osogbo cultural arc — each itinerary reveals a different layer of the Giant.

Nollywood Lagos Nigeria
Film & Urban Art
Lagos Immersion
Nollywood, Art & Nightlife
Victoria Island skyline at sunrise, a Nollywood studio set in Surulere, seven floors of art at Nike Gallery, suya at dusk on the mainland, and an Afrobeats night that ends well after dawn. This is Lagos unfiltered.
⏱ 4–5 days🗺 Lagos Island + Mainland👥 2–12
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Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
Sacred & Ancient
The Osogbo Pilgrimage
Yoruba Heritage & Sacred Forest
Travel inland to Osogbo for a guided walk through the UNESCO Sacred Grove, a visit to the Oshun shrine, and a conversation with the Grove's custodian that reframes what "religious site" can mean. Return via Ile-Ife, birthplace of the Yoruba civilisation.
⏱ 3–4 days🗺 Lagos → Osogbo → Ile-Ife👥 2–10
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Nigerian fashion and street culture
Full Cultural Arc
Lagos to Osogbo
Two Cities, One Country's Soul
The complete Nigeria — begin with Lagos's creative districts, fashion markets and Afrobeats scene; travel by road through Yorubaland to the Sacred Grove at Osogbo; end with a Jollof-and-palm-wine farewell dinner in the old city. The full Giant, in full colour.
⏱ 8–10 days🗺 Lagos → Osogbo → Ile-Ife👥 2–10
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Travel With Confidence

Our Promise on Safety & Logistics

Nigeria rewards those who travel smart. Every Asina Tour itinerary is built around deep local knowledge, vetted infrastructure and the relationships that only local expertise can open.

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The Asina Nigeria Standard — Built for the Discerning Traveller

Nigeria is a country of extraordinary reward for the prepared visitor. Our itineraries are engineered by people who live and work here — removing friction, maximising immersion and keeping you focused on the experience, not the logistics.

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Verified Safety Network
All drivers, accommodation partners and venue contacts are personally vetted by our Lagos-based operations team. Every route is monitored in real time and adjusted to current conditions.
24/7 on-ground emergency contact
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Seamless Logistics
Airport meet-and-greet at MMIA, pre-arranged SIM cards, curated hotel partners in safe neighbourhoods, private air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers and inter-city travel.
Lagos · Abuja · Osogbo routes covered
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True Local Expertise
Your guide is a Nigerian creative professional — filmmaker, artist, journalist or musician — who opens doors that tourist operators simply cannot. Spanish-speaking, culturally fluent, personally invested.
Spanish-speaking Nigerian guides
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Full Pre-Travel Briefing
Every client receives a comprehensive Nigeria travel dossier covering health requirements (yellow fever certificate is mandatory), currency tips, cultural etiquette, neighbourhood guides and emergency protocols.
Full dossier delivered 2 weeks before departure
Entering Nigeria

Visa Guide — Clear & Practical

Nigeria's visa process is straightforward when you know the steps. We've laid out every requirement, timeline and option so you can plan with complete clarity.

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Yellow Fever Certificate — Mandatory Entry Requirement

A valid International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever is legally required to enter Nigeria. This applies to all nationalities without exception. The certificate must be issued at least 10 days before travel and remain valid (lifetime validity as of WHO 2016 guidelines). Travellers without this document will be denied boarding or entry at the port of arrival.

Mandatory — No Exceptions
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Option 01
Visa on Arrival (VoA)
Available to citizens of select countries upon landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (Lagos) or Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport (Abuja). Valid for 30 days, single entry.
~38 Countries$100–150 USD fee30-day validity
  • Eligible countries include: USA, UK, Canada, all EU member states, Brazil, South Africa, Japan and most Commonwealth nations — confirm eligibility at immigration.gov.ng.
  • Required at the VoA desk: completed arrival form, return ticket, proof of accommodation, sufficient funds, yellow fever certificate.
  • Payment: Cash in USD or equivalent at the airport — have exact change prepared.
  • Processing time: 30–60 minutes at the airport desk. Arrive during off-peak hours where possible.
  • Asina Tour tip: We include a pre-departure VoA checklist in your travel dossier and can arrange airport meet-and-greet to assist at the VoA desk.
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Option 02
Nigeria e-Visa
Apply online before travel through the Nigeria Immigration Service portal. Recommended for most travellers — approved in advance so arrival is faster and smoother.
All nationalitiesApply online24–72 hr approval
  • Portal: portal.immigration.gov.ng — apply a minimum of 5 business days before travel; 10 days recommended for safety.
  • Required documents: digital passport photo, passport bio-data page scan, flight itinerary, hotel confirmation, yellow fever certificate, purpose-of-visit statement.
  • Validity: 30–90 days depending on the visa category (tourist, business, transit) and nationality.
  • Fee: Varies by nationality and duration — typically USD 100–250. Payment by international card online.
  • Asina Tour tip: We review your e-Visa application documents before submission as part of your pre-travel support package — no extra charge.
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Option 03
Embassy / Consulate Visa
Required for some nationalities and for longer stays or multiple-entry visits. Apply at your nearest Nigerian embassy or high commission, typically 2–4 weeks before departure.
Some nationalitiesMultiple-entry option2–4 weeks processing
  • Who needs this: Travellers from countries without VoA eligibility or e-Visa access, or those requiring longer stays (90–180 days).
  • Documents typically required: completed application form, 2 passport photos, original passport, return ticket, hotel confirmation, bank statement, invitation letter, yellow fever certificate.
  • Multiple entry: Available for business travellers and repeat visitors — request explicitly at time of application.
  • Processing: 5–15 business days at most embassies. Express processing available at select missions (additional fee).
  • Asina Tour tip: We provide a formal invitation letter on company letterhead for clients applying through the embassy route — at no cost.

Your 5-Step Visa Roadmap

From booking confirmation to landing in Lagos — here's the exact sequence we recommend for all Asina Tour clients.

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Book Your Tour
Confirm your Asina Tour reservation. We issue your booking confirmation within 24 hours — required for visa applications.
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Get Vaccinated
Administer the yellow fever vaccine at an approved clinic (at least 10 days before travel). Obtain your International Vaccination Certificate.
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Choose Visa Route
Select VoA, e-Visa or embassy visa based on your nationality. Apply a minimum of 10 business days before travel for e-Visa or embassy routes.
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Travel Dossier
Receive your Asina Nigeria dossier — currency guide, cultural etiquette, emergency contacts, neighbourhood maps and hotel check-in instructions.
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Arrive in Lagos
Your guide and private vehicle await at arrivals. All documentation checked, SIM card provided. Your Nigeria journey begins immediately.
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Important: Visa regulations change. This guide reflects current practice as of 2026 and is updated regularly. Asina Tour clients receive a personalised visa checklist based on their specific nationality and travel dates. Always verify current requirements at the official Nigeria Immigration Service portal (immigration.gov.ng) or your nearest Nigerian embassy before applying. Our team is available by email or WhatsApp to answer any visa question before you book.

Your Journey Awaits

Step Into
Africa's Vibrant Giant

Lagos pulses like nowhere else on Earth. Let a local Spanish-speaking guide who knows the city — its studios, its streets, its sacred groves and its sound — show you the real Nigeria.

Spanish-speaking guides
Visa document support
Vetted safety network
Flexible booking