Makoko Floating Community Tour


3 to 6 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

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. There will be a stopover at head of the community’s (Baale) house and the primary school in the community which is also built on

Inclusions

  • Bottled water - water and soft drink
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Private transportation
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • All Fees and Taxes

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Makoko 101245, Lagos, Nigeria

Explore the Makoko community in Lagos, the world’s largest floatingYour 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.. village which lives principally on stilt houses on water.
You will be returned to your hotel after the tour.

Duration: 3 hours

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
515timia
February 2023

Every part gives a new knowledge. You see, within the dysfunction of the system, people can create something interesting to make life more beautiful.

toriolai
February 2023

Unbelievable experience never before have I seen a floating school on water with children it was Unbelievable

mozeezi
February 2023

I had crazy fun at the floating village never before have i seen a floating school and floating shops it was just crazy

anyasorog
February 2023

Nice experience at the floating village.... the school the church the mosque even a bar all floating it was amazing to see

judithkG9723ZF
February 2023

Was a great experience and the tour guides even made it more fun with there wonderful communication skills and good vibes

ethelberta2023
February 2023

Riding on a local canoe for the first time was so exciting for me... also visited the floating bar in the community.... it was fun fun fun

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