Share this page!

Enter Twitter Thread URL to Unroll

Needs to be the full URL like: https://twitter.com/threadreaderapp/status/1644127596119195649

How to get URL link on Twitter App

  1. On the Twitter thread, click on or icon on the bottom
  2. Click again on or Share Via icon
  3. Click on Copy Link to Tweet
  4. Paste it above and click "Unroll Thread"!
  5. More info at Twitter Help
Funmi Oyatogun Profile picture
@funmioyatogun
Apr 25, 2018 • 17 tweets • 13 min read Twitter logo Read on Twitter
Scrolly
Can you really go on a Daycation with only 20,000 Naira? Yes! I really want us to see the amazing opportunities we have to explore beautiful Africa. Guess what! Lagos is a great place to start!

Here are 10 Things to Do Around Lagos on a Budget (20k or less)!

#MyBudgetAfrica
1. UPBEAT Centre Day - This trampoline park is a hit for adults & children. See that boy feeling me in the photo? I was feeling myself too, no lie. The @UpbeatCentre has UPPED the game for family fun & fitness. There are several package options available.

Cost: from ₦2,500
2. Take a Lagos City Tour - Sometimes you need to explore your city as a tourist. We have tours at @TVPAdventures that allow you get lost in the fun! Combination of LCC, Nike Art Gallery, Kayaking, Crafts Market, National Museum, Tarkwa Bay & lots more!

Cost: from ₦14,500
3. Go on a Lagos Cruise: I went on a night time cruise with @PrestCruise in Lagos and the view was spectacular. The cost included an amazing buffet, drinks & awesome music. Grab your friends and enjoy a true Lagos party while cruising Africa's hottest city!

Cost: from ₦14,000
4. Join a Day Hiking Experience to Oke - Ado Awaye: one of two suspended lakes in the world! Can you believe that? This gem is hiding in our backyard and few people have explored it. You asked for a tour and we listened! Join the May 19th day hiking experience.

Cost: ₦21,000
5. Host a Picnic at Lekki Conservation Center: many people have heard about LCC: this nature reserve boasts Africa's longest canopy walk! It is a fantastic thrill experience. Grab your food and drinks and enjoy an outing with family or friends!

Cost: from ₦3,000
6. Get Lost in Nature at LUFASI: This is a gem that people don't know about. At @LufasiPark, you can picnic in a lush forest setting, ride horses, play sports, learn about conservation and even pluck mangoes!!! Also, you can ask to plant a tree 🌴🌳

Cost: from ₦1000
7a. Explore Abeokuta: This neighboring city has nature, culture, history & art ALL IN ONE! We have made several visits to Olumo Rock, Adire Market, Olusegun Obasanjo Public Library & the best museum so far in Western Nigeria: Hubert Ogunde Museum.

Cost: from ₦18,000
7b. Funfact: Hubert Ogunde is considered the grandfather of Nollywood and the museum is where EVERYTHING about his life has been preserved. This place is so fascinating, I learn something new on each trip. He also had 17 wives! Learn more about him here - bit.ly/2HTUIBQ
8. Spend the Day (or night) at Tarkwa Bay: If you like beaches, let me tell you a secret...Tarkwa Bay is nice but Lighthouse Beach is REALLY nice. Take a boat to Tarkwa Bay & walk to Lighthouse where the sand is white & clean. Great for picnics & camping. See more in next tweet.
8b. Canoe boats from CMS, cost ₦600 (round trip per person). Canoes from NAPEX CarPark VI, cost ₦1,000. The big boats cost ₦4,000. Beach entry costs ₦300. Beach seats cost ₦1,000.

Not including food, drinks, entertainment & lodging (if you're spending the night)
8c. I especially love our beach packages to Tarkwa Bay at @TVPAdventures because we give you a great deal for an all-inclusive experience. We handle the boat ride, beach lodges, meals, bbq, drinks, entertainment, bon fire, horse-riding, yoga & lots more. Look out for packages!
9. Spend one night at Jubilee Chalets, Epe: Remember my experience at @jubileechalets? Guess what? If you spend only a night and go with a friend, you can cut your costs further. Send a DM so we can send you all our deals.

Cost: from ₦23,000 (only slightly over the 20k limit)
10. Finally, BADAGRY: A tour of Badagry shows the slave route with museums, Point of No Return & Nigeria's first storey building. Also, amazing beaches.

GUESS WHAT! We @TVPAdventures are going again on May 29th. Only 15 slots are available so send a DM to book!

Cost: ₦19,000
11. The Badagry trip of ₦19,000 is on May 29, 2018 (a PUBLIC HOLIDAY) & includes: AC Bus, breakfast, lunch, drinks, water, professional trip photography, @TVPAdventures goody bag, lots of fun & all tours (Point of No Return, Slave Relics, First Storey Building, Beach Hangout)!
12. So, folks, you to can get a holiday on a budget! Please, share your experiences and feel free to add to this list by replying the thread!

As usual, this is #MyBudgetAfrica. More budget Africa guides here - funmioyatogun.com

Love, 'F

[The End]
The full story is on my blog - funmioyatogun.com/2018/04/explor…

Lots and lots and lots of travel guides on #MyBudgetAfrica are also on my site.

• • •

Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to force a refresh
　

Keep Current with Funmi Oyatogun

Funmi Oyatogun Profile picture

Stay in touch and get notified when new unrolls are available from this author!

Read all threads

This Thread may be Removed Anytime!

PDF

Twitter may remove this content at anytime! Save it as PDF for later use!

Try unrolling a thread yourself!

how to unroll video
  1. Follow @ThreadReaderApp to mention us!

  2. From a Twitter thread mention us with a keyword "unroll"
@threadreaderapp unroll

Practice here first or read more on our help page!

More from @funmioyatogun

Funmi Oyatogun Profile picture
Sep 28, 2018
This is the story of how I climbed Mount Kenya - the second highest mountain in Africa, battled altitude sickness, broke all the limits I thought my body had, and experienced something that I will never forget.

Truly, many are mad, few are roaming, another few are climbing.
1. Preparing for a climb is hard work. I'll do a prep post soon. However, I didn't realise that my body was even capable of the difficulty it was about to face on Mt. Kenya. The mountain is 4,985m above sea level.
2. Of course, my go-to planning team was @TVPAdventures. There's nothing TVP can't plan in Africa- adrenaline adventures, beach vacations, nature excursions, corporate retreats and now- mountain expeditions. This climb was hosted in partnership with @Africa_Outdoors.
Read 27 tweets
Funmi Oyatogun Profile picture
Aug 29, 2018
Money, money, money! Let's talk money. Have you ever saved money with a group of friends or strangers? You're not alone. Many people do this in Africa. But what do you call it?

This is a map of what people across Africa call their 'merry-go-round' savings circles!

A Thread.
1. Africa is a fascinating place, no lie. We've go so many cultures. There are also thousands of languages spoken on the continent and each one is beautiful and unique in its own ways. Here's a map that shows the most widely spoken languages in Africa -
2. However, one thing seems to unite us - the social savings. Some people call it 'rotating savings', 'tontine', 'ajo', 'stokfel', 'maround', 'abota' or 'ekub'. In Kenya, it is called 'chama'. While this practice is popular in rural areas, many urban dwellers use it to save!
Read 11 tweets
Funmi Oyatogun Profile picture
Aug 16, 2018
I want to share some 'secrets' about Rwanda. How can a country rise from a bloody past and become an emerging powerhouse in business, tourism, tech and environment...all in less than 25 years?

This is the story of why everyone deserves a FIELD TRIP to Rwanda! #Rwanda

A Thread.
1a. Rwanda is incredibly focused on Rwanda. It sounds like something that every country should do but the truth is many countries are more loyal to their greed or their corruption. So, after the Genocide of 1994, Rwanda buckled up and took the bull by the horns. Here's how...
1b. Rwanda has built a national identity (RWANDAN) and gradually evolved from tribal classifications of Hutu, Tusti, Twa or whatever artificial classification divided them in the first place. In Rwanda, everyone is RWANDAN first!

See more here -
Read 18 tweets
Funmi Oyatogun Profile picture
Aug 14, 2018
My friends around the world, where are you?

Nigeria is one of the most fascinating countries ever. We are called the GIANT of Africa for good reason. But before you come, here are 15 Things You Need to Know Before You Visit Nigeria!

A Thread.

- funmioyatogun.com/2018/04/15-thi…
0. Nigeria is the only country of its kind on planet Earth. You can explore alone or reach out to a tour operator like @TVPAdventures to get the most authentic experience. Nigeria is also often misunderstood so here are answers to the most burning questions about visiting Naija!
1. The energy and positivism is contagious: Nigerians will leave you inspired and energized. There’s hopefulness in the market, the skyscrapers, the way the people dance! It is a coping mechanism in a country that has so much potential but has not yet harnessed all of it.
Read 20 tweets
Funmi Oyatogun Profile picture
Aug 9, 2018
In 2014 when I was 22 yrs, I got a fully - funded scholarship to study for a Master's Degree in the UK. I became one of the youngest ever @cheveningfco scholars out of Nigeria. This is everything you need to know about Chevening and how to go to grad school for free!

A Thread.
1. Chevening is now open and this year, there will be thousands of applications from Nigeria and hundreds of thousands from around the world. Before you throw in time and effort, you need to know more about what you can get and what they are looking for. chevening.org/nigeria
2. If you become a Chevening scholar, you'll get:

- Tuition
- Monthly Stipend
- RT Airfare
- Dissertation Allowance
- Settling In / Departure Allowance
- Allowance to attend Chevening Events

You'll be able to go to school with absolutely no worries to you or your parents.
Read 24 tweets
Funmi Oyatogun Profile picture
Aug 7, 2018
Going to the UK or US?

These are 10 things to note when applying for a high-stakes visa as a Nigerian. That would be a visa to the UK, US, etc. The decision to issue a visa is up to the immigration officer but these are first - hand tips to improve your chances.

A Thread.
Nigeria is not the country with the highest US visa refusal rate. Shocking, right? Cuba has an 82% refusal rate (2016) while Nigeria has a 32% refusal rate (2015). So what are the 68% of Nigerian applicants who got visas doing right?

Let's see 10 things...
1a. Make sure you have a legitimate reason to travel.

Sounds like a no brainer but some people stroll into the embassy with fraudulent travel reasons. Make sure you have a school admission, legit tourism plan, family event / visit, conference, etc.
Read 21 tweets

Did Thread Reader help you today?

Support us! We are indie developers!

This site is made by just two indie developers on a laptop doing marketing, support and development! Read more about the story.

Become a Premium Member ($3/month or $30/year) and get exclusive features!

Become Premium

Don't want to be a Premium member but still want to support us?

Make a small donation by buying us coffee ($5) or help with server cost ($10)

Donate via Paypal

Or Donate anonymously using crypto!

Ethereum

0xfe58350B80634f60Fa6Dc149a72b4DFbc17D341E copy

Bitcoin

3ATGMxNzCUFzxpMCHL5sWSt4DVtS8UqXpi copy

Thank you for your support!

Follow Us on Twitter!

Send Email!

:(