Nigeria : The Bradt Travel Guide

by Williams, Lizzie

• ISBN13: 9781841622392
• ISBN10: 1841622397
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-06-17
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Summary

Nigeria encourages visitors to cast aside the country's reputation for crime and corruption, and experience the hospitality and generosity of Nigeria's greatest asset - its people. Over three times the size of the UK, Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa. The guide provides a detailed look at the country's rich history, from the slave trade to numerous coups and its vibrant and diverse culture as represented in its music, dress, arts, and festivals. Centre of extremes, Lagos is covered in detail with plenty of tips for expats. This guide is packed with information for all: backpackers, overlanders, expats, business travellers, and diplomats.

Author Biography

Lizzie Williams is a freelance writer. She has traveled extensively in Africa, both independently and in her role as an overland expedition leader.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. vii
General Information	p. 1
Background information	p. 3
Geography and climate	p. 3
History and government	p. 5
Economy	p. 26
People	p. 31
Language	p. 32
Religion	p. 33
Culture and sport	p. 39
Natural history and conservation	p. 45
Practical information	p. 51
When to visit	p. 51
Highlights	p. 51
Tour operators	p. 53
Red tape	p. 53
Nigerian embassies and high commissions	p. 54
Getting there and away	p. 55
What to take	p. 57
In Nigeria	p. 61
Information	p. 61
Money and prices	p. 62
Getting around	p. 64
Accommodation	p. 72
Eating and drinking	p. 73
Shopping and bargaining	p. 81
Women travellers	p. 83
Gay travellers	p. 83
Cultural etiquette	p. 83
Media and communications	p. 85
Health and safety	p. 89
Health	p. 89
Safety	p. 101
The Guide	p. 107
Lagos	p. 109
History	p. 110
Getting there and away	p. 113
Getting around	p. 117
Where to stay	p. 121
Where to eat and drink	p. 125
Nightlife	p. 131
Shopping	p. 133
Practicalities	p. 136
What to see and do	p. 142
Southwestern Nigeria	p. 163
Abeokuta	p. 163
Ibadan	p. 166
Ife	p. 173
Oshogbo	p. 175
Oyo	p. 182
Old Oyo National Park	p. 184
North from Oyo	p. 185
Benin City	p. 186
Okomu National Park	p. 191
Southeastern Nigeria	p. 193
Onitsha and Asaba	p. 193
Enugu	p. 195
Umuahia	p. 197
Aba	p. 199
Port Harcourt	p. 200
The Niger Delta	p. 207
Calabar	p. 209
Cross River National Park	p. 221
Rhoko Forest	p. 223
Afi Mountain Drill Ranch	p. 223
Obudu Cattle Ranch	p. 225
Ikom	p. 227
Central Nigeria	p. 229
Abuja	p. 229
Lokoja	p. 246
Makurdi	p. 252
Jos	p. 253
West of Abuja	p. 260
Lake Kainji National Park	p. 262
East and Northeast Nigeria	p. 265
Bauchi	p. 265
Yankari National Park	p. 268
Gashaka-Gumpti National Park	p. 272
Maiduguri	p. 274
Around Maiduguri	p. 278
Northern Nigeria	p. 285
Kaduna	p. 286
Zaria	p. 292
Kano	p. 299
Katsina	p. 314
Gusau	p. 317
Sokoto	p. 318
Language	p. 324
Glossary of Nigerian phrases	p. 328
Further information	p. 330
Index	p. 341
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