Nigeria

If you imagine the world as a network of roads, Nigeria is one of less traveled. However, it’s not for a lack of things to see or do. Whichever part of the country you visit, you’ll find a surprising range of experiences and plenty of locals happy to guide you.

In the past decade, the Nigerian government has made significant efforts to improve the country’s Ease of Doing Business ranking. In 2017, it announced new visa considerations for business travelers and tourists, updated with the Nigeria Visa Policy 2020.

After a day or two, most visitors to Nigeria wish they had planned to stay longer in the country. Once they start seeing the sights and meeting the people, they realize that there is way more to do than they had believed possible. Don’t make the same mistake – give yourself a long leash. For administrative ease, the country’s 36 states are grouped into six geopolitical zones. If you intend to stay in more than one state, plan your travels along the same lines; pick an anchor city, and take things one state or zone at a time.

You probably already know that Nigeria is a country of diverse ethnic groups, numbering at least 250, and there is no better way to experience a fraction of that multiplicity than through a road trip.

If you’re looking to experience some of Africa’s centuries-old traditions, then Nigeria should be top of your list.