As i continue to explore Lagos, I am awed by its beauty. There are so many places yet to be seen. My bucket list keeps growing of places I want to see in Lagos. So, one of the places on that list is Jaekel house Lagos. It is formerly the home of first head of the Nigerian railway corporation.
Also, the building is now a museum that houses rich historical fact about Nigerian railway corporation. So, if you’re looking for one the best places to visit in Lagos on budget, opt for Jaekel house. You will love it at Jaekel house. I will also link my Jaekel House youtube vlog so you can see the place. Kindly subscribe and like the video.
Here is all you need to know before you visit Jaekel house Lagos.
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Where is Jaekel house Lagos located?
Jaekel house is located at 17 federal road ebutte metta. This hidden gem is inside the housing quarters of Nigerian railwy corporation. You can get there by taking a bike from entrance of Nigerian railway quarters. I walked from Tejuosho complex close to the NTA television station office, the quarters is just opposite. So, if you get to the entrance, a bike cost 100 naira per person. The bike guys doesn’t carry two passengers on their bike. ( I can’t say why).
The road to Jaekel house in the quarters is not tiled so, you should expect a bumpy ride. Also, it is quite dusty. However, I would recommend taking your car to avoid the dust. I love the retro architecture of Jaekel house.
Entry fee for Jaekel house & things to do.
Jaekel house Lagos is free to access its gardens. However, if you want to see its museum, the fee is 1000naira. A tour guide will give you a tour of the house. Jaekel house is a one-storey building and the museum section is upstairs. Our tour guide for the day was an elderly man.
The picture that caught my attention is that of the white man that lived in this house. He and his family lived in Jaekel house while he was the head of the corporation. Also, you get to see the railway tracks as they run in Nigerian map. I love the train project that we hope to have in Nigeria someday. It makes me wish for the fast trains of Japan. We will get there.
The museum also has some unique stones, some preserved part of the old rail way and old land phone. You know that kind of land line phones that was used in the 80’s. I was thrilled to get to see it stored at this museum.
After our tour of the house, we were also given a tour of the rail pieces outside in the compound. One such item is an old coach that was used during the colonial era for supervision. The coach was ridden by black slaves from one part of the country to another. I wonder how they survived in the cold or heat. This is because this coach was not covered.
Jaekel house Lagos also has a cottage behind where some of the workers stay. The cottage is quite unique and beautiful. Our tour guide says that Jaekel house is about 120years.
Fun things to do
There are so many interesting Lagos events that takes place at Jaekel house. I haven’t attended any because I don’t know when it occurs. Like famous Jollof festival that took place in 2017 hosted by eat drink Lagos brand. Asides a tour of the museum at Jaekel house, you can do the below.
Photoshoot for content creation: The retro vibe of this place is unique. The building is over 120 years and it looks amazing. You do your content photoshoot for clothes or product. Also, you can do your pre-wedding shoot at Jaekel house.
Host an event: The compound is quite large for fun event. So, if you’re looking to plan an outdoor event, opt for Jaekel house. You can also spend time relaxing and having fun at this house.
So, if you’re looking for the best places to visit in Lagos, opt for Jaekel house Lagos. Other places you can visit in Lagos on a budget are Jhalobia parks and Garden, Oniru private beach or Omu resort.
We all have a need to relax once a while. The hustle can be stressful sometimes. Asides my day job that takes all of my time, I still find to explore and have fun. Here are 10 fun things to do in Lagos state on your visit.
Each year, I ensure that I have fun, reset and just relax for a few days. This habit has made me more productive in my daily task as well help avoid burn out. Unlike before, the global pandemic has kept us all indoors. Now you can choose to have in Lagos beaches or hangout some of the best restaurants in Lagos.
Local travel restrictions has been lifted in Nigeria. But recreational centers are gradually re-opening in the urban city. Yet, I am optimistic that soon the world will be safe again.
Fun things to do in Lagos
There are so many places to visit for recreation in Lagos state. Personally, I am yet to explore many for vacations in this state. Lagos state is close to the Atlantic ocean so it an array of beaches you can explore. You can read my post on top 5 best beaches you need to visit in Lagos state. Asides the lovely beaches, you can also visit art galleries, museum, recreational parks both free and paid entry fee. So, if you’re planning to visit Lagos, here are my top 10 best places to know and visit.
Lekki conservation center (LCC)
Another fun thing to do in Lagos is to go on a canopy walk at the second largest canopy in the world at LCC. Lekki conservation center (LCC) is a nature reserve located at Tippa bus stop, Lekki. If you are such that enjoy adrenaline rush or love drills, this place is for you.
One the best side attractions of LCC is the Canopy walk. I am indifferent about my experience of climbing this canopy and wouldn’t recommend it if you fear heights. Another fun activity available for children the tree house climbing for teenagers. I would recommend you that you allow your children try it out. This will help them boost their confidence and overcome the fear of heights like I have.
There are other options for those who prefer not to go climbing, the family park. The family park is so much fun . You can have a picnic with your family, play games or enjoy finger foods this park. To access LCC, you need to pay an entry fee of 1000 naira per adult and 200 naira per child
Kalakuta Museum, Ikeja, Lagos
Another of my top 10 best places to you need to visit in Lagos is Kalakuta Museum. This museum is the house of the late Fela Kuti, with lots of memories and pictures of life , family and travels well preserved. It is located at Gbemisola street, Ikeja Lagos. There is always a tour guide available to walk you through the house at no added fee.
My best part of this museum are the paintings that tell so much about this legend. You will be allowed to take pictures in the building except the room of Fela which is usually locked but you can see its content through the glass wall. The added side attraction for this museum is access to the roof top bar which you need to book before hand to have access. And of course you need to pay 1000 naira per adult to have access to see this museum. You can also read more about my experience visiting Kalakuta museum.
Tarkwa Bay beach
My round up list of the top 10 fun things to do in Lagos cannot be complete without Tarkwa bay beach. This is one the neatest and finest beaches in Lagos Nigeria. Although is an artificial man-made beach, this beach is so beautiful and looks natural. Tarkwa bay beach can be accessed through a boat ride from CMS or Victoria island for 1000-1500 naira per person for a round trip.
The view on my way to the beach via CMS boat ride is something I look forward to each time. This is especially the Eko atlantic city view, so breathtaking and beautiful. Tarkwa bay beach entry fee is for a token of 200 naira which was free at a time.
Omu Resort
Another fun things to do in Lagos is to spend a day at Omu resort. Although it is a long trip from mainland and quite a distance for those living on the island. It is located at Bogije, Lagos state. There are so many fun activities you can do at this resort for free like a ride in the swings or pirate ship or you visit the mini & aquarium.
There are also fun paid facilities and activities you can enjoy at Omu resort Lagos include horse riding, quad biking , kayaking or paint balling etc. Aside the lovely recreational facilities, you also do team bonding or picnic at this park. The offer group game activities by their staff to engage you and your family in exciting games. The gate fee is 3000 naira per adult. You can also check out Omu resort website for more details on their services.
Eleko beach
Eleko beach is another lovely beach located in Lagos. It is one of my top 5 best beaches you need to visit in Lagos. I love this beach because it is like a private resort located a few distance from La campaigne tropicana. It is free to access but you need to pay a fee to use the private huts.
On my last visit to Eleko beach, I stayed at Lil Zanzibar hut, a serene secluded hut. You can swim in the mini pool in the huts. However, you will not be allowed to swim in the beach because it is too deep to avoid drowning. You can also play board games or have a picnic at the Eleko beach. Also, for content creators, this beach is perfect to take great pictures or pre-wedding shoots. Horse riding is available at Eleko beach at a fee.
Freedom Park
Another great option of fun things to do in Lagos is to enjoy the cool breeze at Freedom park Lagos. Freedom Park is a lovely recreational center located beside St Nicolas hospital, Lagos island. This park is the former prison used during the colonization era. So, after independence, it was converted to a park for recreation.
You can visit this park to see the art, the former prison cells, the touch of old British architecture still maintained. My best view of the park is the small bridges and fountains, it is so beautiful. Although some of these old structures are poorly maintained. The best park of freedom park is the nightlife you can enjoy especially the weekend and the food too. The gate fee is 200 naira.
Freedom Park also has some businesses in the park. I love the enye lifestyle store that sells African arts, fabrics, and crafts. You can shop rich African fabrics, jewelry, and souvenirs from this store.
Johnson Jakande park (JJT park)
Another best place you need to visit in Lagos is Johnson Jakande Tinubu park also known as JJT park. I love this park because it close to shoprite, the government offices and Ndubuisi Kanu park. Personally, I love to go to this park to unwind and explore other parts of Ikeja.
There are so many things to do for fun at this park. You can book the huts for a get together, have a picnic or use the ambiance for a photo shoot. Also, you can get food to eat at this park or simply get it from shop rite, a few distance from the park. There is a children playground for your kids to engage them while you have fun at this park. Entry fee is free plus you get free access to the wifi of JJT park.
Lufasi Park
Lufasi park is a nature reserve located at Majek 1st gate bus stop beside crown estate. It is a very long trip from the mainland to this park but if you live on the island, not so far. The park is just beside the road so it is easy to find. Entry fee is 1000 naira per adult and 500 naira for children. I love the ambiance of this park , lovely pine trees with cool breeze.
So, if you need fun things to do in Lagos, explore nature at Lufasi park. This place is super cool and fun. There are so many activities you can enjoy. Also, sight seeing of this park alone is fulfilling too.
If you love sports, Lufasi park is perfect for you, it has football court, tennis tables among others fun sport facilities. I am not sport person so all I did was sight seeing. You can walk all around the park through the ponds, anthill, monkey cages, huts, wooden bridge and ekki forest. Personally, I would not recommend you go into the forest although there are no warning signs at the entrance.
Lufasi park also has a children playground for them to have fun. I love to get lovely souvenirs when I travel, there a shop in Lufasi park to get jotters, art and crafts and paintings for home decorations.
Suntan beach, Badagry
Badagry city is at the outskirt of Lagos state, Nigeria. There are so many exciting places you can see at Badagry like the museums, and many beaches. One of such beaches you can visit is Suntan beach. Suntan beach is just N50 tricycle ride from Badagry roundabout. So, if you live in Badagry, the beach is a stone throw for you. However, It is a long trip from within Lagos to Suntan beach, badagry- like a full day trip.
If you want to explore other parts of Badagry asides Suntan beach, you can opt to stay in airbnb. You check airbnb options close to the beach or around Badagry to a short stay. The gate fee is 500 naira per adult. You can use any of the huts available at the beach at no added cost. Things to do at this beach include horse riding (500 naira) , picnic, or photo shoot.
Suntan beach is a must see of the top 10 fun things to do in Lagos that are budget friendly. Asides Suntan beach, there are several other best things to do in Badagry Lagos on a budget.
Jhalobia parks and Garden
Another lovely park to add to the list of fun things to do in Lagos is Jhalobia park and garden. This park is lovely secluded private park located at Hajj camp ground , airport road, Ikeja. Entry fee is 2000 naira. I love this park because of the serene environment and lovely garden.
Although some of the building in my opinion needs renovations, the garden is always cared for. You use this park for meetings, hangouts, team bonding and parties. If you are content creator, you use this park for photo shoot, product photography, or pre-wedding shoots.
Lagos is a fun filled places with great night life, restaurants to eat and interesting places to visit. So, if you’re visiting Lagos, add this top 10 fun things to do in Lagos on a budget. Feel free to comment other fun things to do in Lagos that you’d want me to check and review for you guys. Bye!
