Thursday, July 30, 2015

Vacationing On a Budget at a Resort in Lagos

Hello Universe,
Summer time's here! It's my favorite season to boot! Throwback to our time at the university! Boy! How we looked forward to this long break! Though we may not be as excited as our younger selves, (reality has set in and we are now gainfully employed or running our many businesses and only entitled to 10 - 15 workings days in a whole year to unwind.) there's little time to catch our breath!  What? With the situation of the economies of the world? There's no time to dull! The chase must go on and you can't get anything done other than the same ol' club, movies,  mall, bar and restaurant scene which might get boring at some point right?
So how do you manage to indulge in some R & R? Because honest to God, the body does need to rest and recuperate.

Here's our big reveal. Do you know that you can infact plan an overnight trip or a weekend getaway within this wild Lagos town and damn the traffics? You don't need to worry yourself to death about visa and flight fees. You can pretty much enjoy most of the luxury you can get in Dubai right here in lagos.
To cut costs, plan a weekend trip with a group of friends, family,  colleagues. Arrange picnics, watch an outdoor movie and bring your own Karaoke machine and crates of beer and wine if that's your taste and have fun in the sand at these resorts.

Here are a list of 5 tested and proved resorts + other attractions in Lagos that will meet your needs.

1. La Manga Luxury Beach Villas
If your idea of a quick getaway includes stunning beach and luxury accommodation in a quiet and private environment, then La Manga Luxury Beach Villas in Ilashe Island, Lagos, Nigeria with its spectacular and invigorating view of the ocean is the place for you.


La Manga Luxury Beach Villas is a little piece of paradise nested along the unspoiled Atlantic Ocean on the beautiful and alluring Island of Ilashe in Lagos, bordering the Badagry creek and surrounded by luscious and towering coconut palm trees with just 15 minutes boat ride from Ikoyi and Victoria Island.
Here's what they have to say "Our goal is to pamper and lavish our guests with second-to-non relaxation and exceptional service."
Visit: www.lamangailashe.com  for price listings and more.

2. La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort
This is a 65 acre tranquil paradise located just an hour’s drive from Victoria Island in Lagos State. This 5 star Resort offers a unique blend of natural environments which include a fresh water lake, accessible mangrove forest, a savannah, extensive sandy beach and the warm Atlantic sea.

Some of the activities you can enjoy at this exciting place are canoeing, hiking, hunting, horse riding, beach volleyball, beach football, snorkeling and ocean water fishing. There are also African-themed villas where you can stay while you enjoy your vacation.
Visit: www.lacampagneng.com for price listings.

3. Whispering Palms
This is a conference resort centre occupying about 8 acres of land located in Iworo, Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State. The resort lies on the Lagoon and typifies the beauty of the area’s cool Atlantic breeze, sillica sands, palm trees and chirping birds.
Whispering Palms offers ecological, beach and aquatic tourism where tourist can view some of the exotic animals and birds in its mini zoo. Sun and sand, a host of colourful beach umbrellas dot the beach front.
Photo Via: ComeToNigeria 
Beach huts, numerous mini gardens that host various Nigerian carvings and artworks, including bronze heads of various Yoruba deities dot the landscape of the resort.
Hotel accommodation at Whispering Palms ranges from luxury to simple but very nice and clean rooms.
Visit: ComeToNigeria for rates and other details.

4. KAMP Ikare
This is an unusual beachfront resort which centres around a large communal beach house and swimming pool, with six additional cabins dotted around the periphery. Choose to rent a room or cabin overnight, or just pay for access to the swimming pool, plunge pool and beachfront location per day. Situated in a small coastal village called Ikare, the resort has a rustic, relaxing charm. You can reach the resort in 45 minutes by speed boat from mainland Lagos.
Photo Via: MyDestination 
KAMP Ikare aims to cater for leisure and business travellers by providing a stylish alternative to the larger resort-come-conference-centre hotels dotted along Nigeria's Atlantic Coast.
Visit MyDestination for more.

5. Case Ilashe 
A private beach club that has been designed as the perfect getaway from the frenetic city life. The beach is located in Ilashe, a sleepy village and tranquil oasis, along Badagry Creek, where the pace of life is set by the rising and setting of the sun. 
Photo by: CasaIlashe 
The locals of Ilashe, are a peaceful and hardworking mixture of tribes found along the West African coastline, whose livelihood depends on fishing and farming.
Visit Casailashe for more. 

Lufasi Park 
Liufasi park is a wonderful Park located off the highway to Epe in Ajah. LUFASI is short for 'Lekki Urban Forest Animal Sanctuary Initiative'. The part will serve as a safe haven for animals, plants, trees and nature. An animal hospital, horse rescue center are currently being developed on site. A man made lake will also be created for aquatic animals.
Photo by: MaccIneDicephotography via City of Hustle  
The park has a playground, picnic, mule riding, football, to entertain guests and give the park visitors some activities to engage in. After paying the N1, 000 gate fee, you can either bring your own food or visit any of the food vendors available within the park. A 'party' is hosted for the kids with Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters in attendance. The candy stand is a favorite for the kids. 
Visit MyDestination for more. 
Lekki Conservative Centre  
LCC is a conservation initiative to protect wildlife found in southwest coastal environment of Nigeria in the face of sprawling urban development. This 21-year-old conservation education centre has continued to attract both local and international interests. The Centre has served as an education and resource centre to varieties of groups, majority of which are schools and tourists. 




Photo by: NCF

If you love nature like we do, (Wildlife, longest canopy walk in Africa, Tree House,  Play Ground) Plan a weekend camping trip with friends. Remember to stock up on food and take camping essentials with you.  Be in one with nature while you relive your childhood memories with friends, the kids and family. Bond over folklore tales by moonlight. It is a great way to teach the kids survival tips. Make it a group affair to have the best experience.


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