Lagos Tours

Lagos is a port and the most populous city in Nigeria and is currently estimated to be the second fastest growing city in Africa after Cairo. The city boasts a number of interesting and beautiful Tourist Attractions in Lagos. As such tourists visit Lagos from every corner of the world round the year. Lagos is a coastal city situated in the country of Nigeria. Lagos is one of the prominent cities of the country of Nigeria.
Lagos Lagoon has become one of the important Tourist Attractions in Lagos. The name of this place has been connected with the city of Lagos. The Lagos Lagoon stretches about a large area. A large sand pit which is about 2 to 5 km wide separates the Lagoon from the great Atlantic Ocean. You will find that one part of the Lagos Lagoon is very moist in nature.
Lagos city is home to the National Museum for tourists to journey through time to see Lagos’ birthright. Relics and treasures are kept safe in the museum to display the culture of this city. Exhibits include the Treasures of Ancient Nigeria for the past two thousand years worth of treasures to view. Included in the collection is the Mercedes that Murtala Mohammed, the former president that was assassinated during 1973. Crafts and brass are among the local articles of artistry on display and nearby for souvenirs.

Lagos also has a Harbour which is constructed in the form of a channel. This harbor runs through the centre of Lagos Lagoon in Lagos. It is with the help of this Lagos Harbour that Lagoon drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The Harbour also covers a large area in the city.
Lagos has very shallow waters. As a result you will not be able to see many ocean-going ships in lagoon. However you will find numerous smaller barges and boats in lagoon. Water transport is the important mode of transportation on the west region of Lagoon. The reason for choosing water transport as the main medium is that road transportation is not good enough in this part of Lagos.
There are several places of Tourist Attractions in Lagos which you can visit during your tours to Lagos including Meia Praia Beach, Delegaçao da Alfândega and Praca Gil Eanes.
Climate
Lagos experiences a tropical savanna climate. There are two rainy seasons, with the heaviest rains falling from April to July and a lighter rainy season coming between October and November. There is a short relatively dry spell in August and September and a longer dry season from December to March. Monthly rainfall between May and July averages over 300 mm while in August and September it is down to 75 mm and in January as low as 35 mm. The major dry season is accompanied by harmattan winds from the Sahara Desert, which becomes strong between December and early February. The average temperature in January is 27°C and for July it is 25°C. On average the hottest month is March; with a mean temperature of 29°C while July is the coolest month.