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Do you require
some thing different from your African Tour Operators? Tired of the same old
itineraries.
Afrique Travel
Services has the answer. We are the only tour operator that knows Nigeria
(The GIANT OF AFRICA) like the eye of the needle and we would be honored
to share our knowledge and expertise of Nigeria with you.
Nigeria is an
undiscovered tourism gem and provides tourist with open spaces, beautiful
sunsets, magnificent mountain view and outdoor activities as in rich culture,
tradition and festivals.
From the time you
arrive Nigeria, you are on a well earned vacation and a vibrant learning
experience. Our itinerary covers a wide range of Nigeria's most popular tourist
attractions. What make our tour so special is that we include something off the
beaten track or out of the ordinary for the discerning travelers.
How about sleeping
on a comfortable wooden raft shielded by high cliffs on the lake for a night or
an exhilarating drive in a 4X4 whale drive vehicle while tow elephants chase
behind. You may wish to join in one of Nigeria's many festival with cultural
drumming and dancing a procession of chiefs.
Explore the slave
dungeons and the first story building in West Africa in Badagry, or relax on a
sandy beach in Lekki, Eleko, Badagry, Whispering Palms and Bonny beach where you
will have the opportunity of Dancing Live with Hippopotamus. Whether you
have a special request or prefer to visit local art and craft shop, try your
bargaining skill in an open air market, or visit the home town of American
President Clinton in Abuja while you go on the Abuja city tour.
AFRIQUE TRAVEL
SERVICES, can put together for you an exciting tour package at low rate for
an experience you will always remember. We operate through out Nigeria covering
all tourist sites like the slave dungeons, national museum, Olumo rocks, Idanre
Hills, Yankaari Games Reserve, Ikangosi Water Fall etc.
We have dedicated
personnel who will give you the best possible service at competitive
price.
For further
details about our services, do not hesitate to contact us. |
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Places to
visit |
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| ZUMA ROCK |
 This inselberg named ZUMA rock is situated a few kilometers from Abuja
metropolis on the way to Kaduna. The rock appears differently from the south
eastern side of the rock as you are leaving Abuja. It is like a grotesque face
with gouged out eyes and crooked nose. The Northern face of the rock resembles a
giant head with broken nose wearing the red Indian outlook and facing skyward.
The site would readily remind you of an upturned head of an Egyptian sphinx.
When you view the rock from the north western face between Madalla and Suleja,
it resembles a craunching elephant. |
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| YEMOJI TOURIST CENTER |
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Yemoji tourist center is a natural swimming pool carved out of the cool stream
of Yemoji river located on kilometer 6 along Ijebu-Ode - Epe road. The swimming
pool itself is about 32 kilometers long and 11 meters across. It's depth varies
from 18 meters - 7 meters along it's length. |
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| IBB GOLF COURSE |
 This
is an 18-hole green International standard Golf course, attracting local and
International tournaments in collaboration with major hotels and Golf
Association in the Country. |
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| ASO ROCK AND CAVE |
 This is the largest of the rock within Abuja ranging about 936 meters
above sea level, over looking residential quarters and office building like the
National Assembly, the presidential villa, etc. Aso means victory in Gbagyi
dialect and Asokoro people are referred to as people of
victory. |
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| AGURA HOTEL - ABUJA |
 Agura Hotel, Abuja is one of the best Five Star Hotel in Abuja. All
rooms are equipped with air-conditioners, local & International telephone,
sport & recreational facilities, night club, bank and business
center. |
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| OLUMO ROCK |
 The
name OLUMO derived from the rock being naturally surrounded with caves
which offered protection to the Egba people in the days of internecine wars.
Many tales and mysteries are associated with the rock.
It was once said, when
an attempt was made to blast the Rock, puss and blood gushed out and the place
had to be sealed off.
There are guides & worshipers there round the clock
to take you round. |
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| OSUN OSOGBO SHRINE |
 Osogbo is one of the old towns in the former Yoruba province. The Osun
festival takes place every August and it involves worshiping of the Osun deity
and the river goddess of River Osun is located in the sacred gloves of Osogbo
town. The climax of the ceremony is the visit to Osun shrine. The tour will
afford you a rare insight into the culture and traditional religion of the
Yoruba tribe. |
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| ASSOP WATER-FALLS |
 Assop falls is an impressive sight to behold located 69 kilometers from
Jos City while approaching the city from Abuja. This magnificent sight of nature
provides a pleasant environment for picnic. The water gushes from an impressive
height providing a beautiful sight. |
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| HELEENA FARM - THE ROSE MERCHANT - (JOS) |
 Roses are
a sight and fragrance to behold. They are beautiful and will excite you on a
guide tour of the farm. Here roses, carnation, herbs and vegetables like dill,
bail, rosemary asparagus, broccoli, lettuce, cucumber, cauliflower, leek and
many more are grown. Although the roses are grown mainly for export, a few
vendors and shops all over the country offer cut roses and carnation for
sale. |
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| LADI-KWALI POTTERY CENTRE |
 This tourist interest was established in 1991 by a British potter of
International repute for the preservation and promotion of traditional (motifs)
pottery. The Gwaris and Koro people of Suleja are excellent potters. Their pot
which are fashioned from the abundant raw materials available in the locality,
are highly appreciated by all. Suleja the acnient city is 40 km west of the
Federal Capital Territory. |
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| WHISPERING PALMS - BADAGRY |
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| EMIR OF ZAZZAU'S PALACE |
 Zaria
is the seat of Emir of Zazzau who is the head of Zaria's Emirate council. It is
about 72 km from Kaduna and 272 from Abuja city. The palace is a magnificent
edifice built by Traditional Hausa Architects many years ago. The palace is one
of the many cultural achievement in Zaria that has endured trials of
modernity. |
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| BIDA BRASS WORK AND GLASS |
| Bida is located
242km west of Abuja and dominantly populated by the Nupe people popularly know
for their glass, brass and aluminum work. Bida brasss is said to be a marriage
of both the ancient Arabian and Nupe culture. Another handcraft of the Nupe is
black smithing. Brass and aluminum materials are fashioned into such items like
bangles, decorative trays and bowls, walking sticks, household utensils etc.
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| BIRIKISU SUNGBO SHRINE |
| This is another
tourist canter you need to visit it is located at Oke Eri in Ijebu-Ode
Government Area. It is believe that whosoever visits the shrine and asks for any
think in sober reflection will achieve such desires. |
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| GURARA WATERFALL |
 Gurara fall is located along Suleja - Minna road some 100km from Abuja.
This wonderful waterfall got it's name from the village bordering the River and
was said to be a popular site for sacrifices for local inhabitants. However one
can take a view. |
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| RIYOM ROCK |
 About 10km
from Assop falls and 59km from Jos city is RIYOM ROCK formation a spectacular
place to marvel at the wonders of Nature. The rock has a breath taking view. On
the outskirts of Jos 61 kilometers away in nature's gift of a basalt rock. The
long stretch of the rocks are unique, purple in colour with different shapes
symmetrically laid. It is a pleasant architectural display of Nature. A second
visit here is irresistible. |
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| YANKARI GAMES RESERVE - BAUCHI |
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