The city of Unity

Abuja, Nigeria Captial city. A place filled with traditions, culture, food and wealth. This state is not only one of the most beautiful places in Nigeria but Africa. This is one few-purposed built capital, In 2012 it was recognized as one of the fastest developing cities in Africa. It is a place that has attracted tourists in Nigeria, with its beautiful hotels, places of entertainment. When arriving in a new place it is always stressful to find your way around and what to do on your visit. Luckily you found this blog that will help with just that problem and let you enjoy an experience that will leave you wanting more.

Photo of the beautiful road network of Abuja. Photo by https://ammcsite.wordpress.com/

Arriving in Abuja

One can easily reach Abuja through the air and arrive at Nnamdi Azkiwiwe Airport. After you arrived finding a form of transport is not difficult as there are many taxis and buses outside the airport to easily carry you to your destination, that being an apartment or preferably a hotel which will help you enjoy your stay even more.

Best Hotels in Abuja

Let start with the very best, Transcrop Hilton Abuja. A 4 stars hotel with a dining room, outdoor pool, fitness center, tennis and golf and even a business center. It is a place worth its price, as it provides much more services than what I have listed above. Their food is exceptional and there are soo many options of what to eat even if it is a 3 weeks stay you won’t get tired. their services may just make you start thinking you don’t need to left this place to enjoy your visit. The price for a night varies on the day and room. The link you need to book your stay https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/abuhitw-transcorp-hilton-abuja/rooms/

Photo of Transcrop Hilton and one-bedroom deluxe. Photo by https://www3.hilton.com/

Another choice is Fraser suite which is also a 4 stars hotel. Ranked #1 hotel in Abuja on TripAdvisor, shows it is another top quality choice. Also with the dining room serves not only local but also international cuisine, ranging from barbeque grills to wood-fired oven pizzas. The Café at the lobby serves light snacks and freshly-baked pastries, as well as the best Italian espresso and cappuccino in town. To stay healthy they are equipped which state-of-the-art gym and swimming pool. A nice getaway for you on this trip. Link to book your stay https://abuja.frasershospitality.com/en.

Photo of Fraser suites and one-bedroom deluxe. Photo by https://abuja.frasershospitality.com/

Last but not least Sheraton Abuja hotel. Located in the heart of Abuja, Nigeria, Sheraton Abuja Hotel stands as a landmark welcoming visitors with friendly, professional staff and thoughtful amenities. The affordable luxury hotel is close to Abuja International Conference Centre, the U.S. Embassy, NNPC Towers and shops. Recharge in spacious hotel rooms with city or mountain views from private balconies. Guests enjoy signature beds, flat-screen TVs, jetted tubs, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service. Club-level rooms and suites grant access to exclusive amenities. Take advantage of their amenities that include a fitness center, outdoor pool, children’s pool, as well as tennis, squash and basketball courts. Indulge in delicious cuisine, including steakhouse and Italian fare, in their five restaurants and bars. Reserve your stay in Nigeria at Sheraton Abuja Hotel today https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/abvsi-sheraton-abuja-hotel/.

Photo of Sheraton Hotel and presidential suite. Photo by https://kaykayjabari.wordpress.com/

Getting Around

Moving around Abuja is not too difficult as the roads are good and traffic is hardly a problem (excluding early Monday mornings, best avoid it). You can easily hire a taxi through the use of a transport app called Bolt, as this is the best way to move around since there is no public transport like trains and only little buses. To fully engage in the Nigerian culture learning pidgins and slangs is advisable as it is the best way to converse with a Nigerian you meet on your trip. Pidgin is an English-based creole language and Nigeria’s real lingua franca. English might be the official language, but in a country with well over 250 other local languages, Pidgin was developed to aid communication among people from different parts of the country, as well as between locals and Europeans. These are some Nigerian slangs that will help you on your trip, “How far” this statement is not asking where you are going or how long it will take you to get there but it simply means “how is everything” it is an informal greeting between Nigerians. “No wahala” is a pidgin expression best used for confirmation or approval, when used it either means “yes” or “no problem” depending on the context of the conversation while the “wahala” means there is a problem or used when you want to say no or there is a problem. while in a taxi when you are about to reach your destination or someone is pouring you a drink the pidgin expression ” E don do” is very helpful as it means “stop” or “it is enough or okay”. For more pidgin slangs it is best to check out this link https://theculturetrip.com/africa/nigeria/articles/15-nigerian-pidgin-english-phrases-you-need-to-know/

Entertainment

There are many forms of entertainment in Abuja some more suited to one person than it is to another. You can enjoy your time hiking, hiking and trekking are cheap and easy ways to stay fit while offering numerous other health benefits and fitness solutions. It is also an easy way to explore and see new beautiful landscapes of nature’s very own abundance of serenity and pure goodness, Oluwo rock which is one of the best-hiking sites in Abuja. When it comes to shopping and many more, there is no place like Jabi lake mall located beside the man-made lake of Abuja, Jabi. This mall comprises over 120 shopping stores, a cinema, VR gaming, restaurants and many more. It is the ideal place to visit if you are either on a trip to Abuja by yourself or with your family. As there is a source of entertainment for any age group, for more check their site https://jabilakemall.com/. Another option is Trukadero which is a nice place for people around the age group of 18-30 to visit, as they offer different drinks and cocktails with a small selection of Nigerian cuisine, there is also an option of gaming as there are a bowling alley and a billiard table. Junkyard grill is also a place you will want to visit without a doubt if you are an active or social person, as it is an outdoor restaurant with not only have a football (soccer) field but a basketball court and tennis field. it also serves as a place to have a party or a different event of your choosing, for example, a wedding. With a grilling yard and Nigerian food.

Photo of Jabi lake mail. photo by http://www.ivory-ng.com/

Check out this video to see more on Trukadero and Junkyard.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gTF1qyRczQ

With many other options on what you can do in this beautiful city don’t limit yourself to what is written here but try to explore and try more new things as that is what is wonderful about this city the fun never ends. Hopefully, this writing will help you on your trip if you decide to visit this great city and I hope know you will have a long of wonderful memory you won’t forget.