Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria. It is the best-planned city in the country and serves as her administrative capital. Offering the best of both traditional culture and modernity,
Abuja is the perfect destination for a holiday or vacation. It is packed with stunning sights and attractions and boasts of a good network of roads and affordable transportation.
Here are some fun things to do when visiting the city:
Visit National monuments
There’s no better place to start exploring Abuja than the breath-taking National Mosque and National Christian center with awesome architecture. Also visit the national library, Ministry of Defence and ECOWAS secretariat.
Go Rock climbing
Feeling the need to go rock climbing? Head over to the Aso Rock, located behind the presidential villa. Alternatively, explore the mythical Zuma Rock, a 725-metre monolith considered by the Koro the home for the spirits of their dead.
Escape to the mainland
Marvelous sightseeing opportunities and vibrant city life aren’t all that Abuja has to offer. If you are looking for something less metropolitan, then Jabi Park is the ideal spot. Have unlimited fun with horse-riding, picnicking or even bird watching. You can also check out the Millenium Park, designed by Manfredi Nicoletti. It is one of the biggest and most beautifully laid out in the city. Other parks you could go to relax include the Julius Berger Waterfront Park, Eden Parks and Garden and Area 1 Recreational Garden.
Go Shopping at an Open Market
The Utako Market is lively and crowded. You can get a supply of fresh fruits and vegetables at a cheap cost from the market. Garki Model Market, on the other hand, is the least crowded because it is well planned and more tightly controlled. There is also the Wuse Market, considered the most popular in the city. A little larger than Wuse Market is the Garki International Market, where you can buy clothes and confectioneries. There’s no shortage of freshwater food and yummy vegetables at Kado Fish Market.
