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LGA in Lagos State, Nigeria
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Amuwo-Odofin is a community of 1.5 million people (2006) in Lagos City. It includes Festac Town a federal housing estate named after the Second World African Festival of Arts and Culture that was held there in 1977, and Satellite Town, a suburb and state housing estate that was set up by the Lagos state government in 1960 to support and help government workers become land and house owners.
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Complex constructed in the 1970s to host trade fairs and now home to market traders.
A shipyard, Nigeria's first dry dockyard. Built with Polish assistance in 1970, and can accommodate a large number of heavy-duty ships.
Theme park.
When you get to Festac, ensure you visit this resort center. It gives a wonderful experience of privacy, lush greenery, pools and relaxation.
Silverbird cinema as a very good customer service and a very good serene atmosphere to watch your movie.
Named after the 110-year-old lighthouse that guards the entrance to Lagos harbour. The Lighthouse can just be seen from the beach, and is well worth a visit as well. The walk along the beach between Tarkwa Bay and Lighthouse Beach is very pleasant– and at times one can be the only person on the beach. You can watch the many ships queuing up to enter the port on the nearby horizon.
A man-made bay and beach created during the formation of the Lagos harbour, sheltered within the harbour breakwater. Accessible by boat only. It is easily accessible by boat from Tarzan Jetty at Maroko (the fare is cheap), or under Falomo bridge on Victoria Island. Boat can be hired opposite American/Indian Embassy. You can also board water taxis for about ₦300 (as of 2011) per trip. The beach is a pleasant outing and has safe bathing even for children. It has its own resident community, most of whom make their living from the tourists who visit the beach. The beach is good for a one-day picnic because of the absence of hotels and restaurants on it. You can buy good paintings and handicrafts from the local vendors on the beach. There's also the possibility to surf in a corner of Tarkwa Bay. Other water sports such as jet-skiing and water-skiing are fairly common. The last boats leave Tarkwa Bay at 5PM.
Dealer in all kinds of local dish
Perfect Location to enjoy a nice meal.
Free parking. Restaurant. Breakfast. Air conditioning.
Fitness centre, swimming pool, WiFi, breakfast, parking.
formerly Golden Tulip
has a very nice architectural view and nice facilities for its customers. It has over 470 well-furnished rooms, and offers a wide range of services to its customers including : Dry cleaning and housekeeping services, round-the-clock room service, ATM, Lawn tennis facilities, airport shuttle, business center, and concierge services.
When you get to Festac, ensure you visit this Hotel. It has everything you need to have a great time.
Free parking and a bar/lounge.
Room rates are inclusive breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. Day pass for access to the outdoor facilities with lunch & cocktails weekday ₦20,000, weekend ₦25,000.
A fairly standard place to see. However, from the traveller's point of view, the place seems good but services and variety are not so available.
Do not leave Festac Town without seeing the popular Shoprite festival mall, which is a very big shopping mall with cinemas and other fun stuff to enjoy yourself with. It also offers In-store shopping, In-store pick-up, Delivery.
One of the largest markets in Festac Town.
You can also get into Festac Town by either boarding a bus (danfo), Lagos popular yellow bus plying the route.
Read in the guideIf you are not on a tight budget, you should hire a tricycle which usually comes with a driver, usually available from most of the major hotels.
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