Shopping for original African souvenirs should be a mandatory part of every vacation in Abuja. Don’t forget that bank card payments are not widespread in the city even nowadays. Only some shops in large shopping centers accept card payments. If you plan to make purchases in small shops or at the market, you will certainly need cash. Don’t forget to bargain in small private shops, galleries, and when dealing with sellers in the market. Bargaining is an essential part of the local culture. Moreover, it can help to lower the prices significantly.
Abuja is the main city in Nigeria. The city celebrated its 25th anniversary as the capital of the country in 2016. There are no tensions between different religions in Abuja, and this fact … Open
When visiting Abuja with children, don’t forget to take them to Wonderland Amusement Park (also known as Magicland Park). This is one of the largest and most modern amusement parks in … Open
Do you like bringing unique artworks from your holidays abroad? In this case, visit Nike Art Gallery. One important thing distinguishes this gallery from a usual museum – absolutely all artworks exhibited here are available for purchase. The gallery offers not only works of local amateur artists but also famous African painters. That is why the price of some paintings can be more than US$10,000. Even if you are not ready to make such expensive purchases, it is still interesting to visit the gallery. There is a department with interesting wooden crafts, glass beads jewelry, and other inexpensive souvenirs.
Start your acquaintance with Abuja landmarks with a visit to the main mosque in the city – the Abuja National Mosque. The cupola of the mosque is covered with golden paint, so the shrine … Open
Some shops in Abuja specialize in selling wonderful jewelry made from copper, glass beads, wood, and other materials. Some accessories look unusual for foreign guests. For example, items made from the ostrich eggshell are inexpensive and cost around US$1.
To make your vacation in Nigeria more diverse and interesting, consider visiting local national parks and reserves. For example, the Mambilla Plateau in the Taraba State is one of the most … Open
Jabi Lake Mall is one of the most famous shopping centers in Abuja. It offers both local and imported products. You will like affordable clothing and shoe shops and quality jewelry salons that are open in Jabi Lake Mall. There is a supermarket on the first floor of the shopping center, and it sells all products that are popular in the region. The stock of fresh fruit won’t let you leave the supermarket without buying at least something. Besides that, there are shops with souvenirs in the African style and many attractive restaurants and cafes in this shopping center. Ceddi Plaza is a smaller shopping mall but it still has many interesting goods for sale and famous pastry stores.