About Abuja
Abuja is the capital of Nigeria, home to around 2,690,000 people.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Abuja
1
Millennium Tower
2
National Mosque
3
National Church of Nigeria
4
Millennium Park
5
Tobix Recreational Park and Garden
6
Jabi Lake (Jabi Recreational Park)
7
National Children's Park and Zoo Abuja
8
Magic Land Amusement Park
Budget travel
Free things to do in Abuja
National Mosque
National Church of Nigeria
Millennium Park
Tobix Recreational Park and Garden
Jabi Lake (Jabi Recreational Park)
National Children's Park and Zoo Abuja
Magic Land Amusement Park
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Millennium Tower
- Visit National Mosque
- Visit National Church of Nigeria
- Eat at Exclusive Supermarket
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Millennium Park
- Visit Tobix Recreational Park and Garden
- Visit Jabi Lake (Jabi Recreational Park)
- Eat at Naira Restaurant
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit National Children's Park and Zoo Abuja
- Visit Magic Land Amusement Park
- Visit Dreams Recreational Active Park
- Eat at NengiWills African Recipes
Where to eat
Local favourites
Exclusive Supermarket
A cafe/coffeeshop at the back of the supermarket sells good salads, a few Lebanese dishes, icecream, coffee and standard pizza and grilled f
Naira Restaurant
Naira Restaurant is a restaurant located in Abuja, that serves healthy and delicious African dishes at an affordable price.
NengiWills African Recipes
NengiWills African Recipes is a full service restaurant situated in Abuja, offering wide range of healthy and delicious African foods and pr
Paseyjays Restaurant
Paseyjays Restaurant is one of the restaurants based in Abuja, providing services on home food delivery, outdoor catering, special indoor ev
Princess-Eatery
Princess-Eatery is a restaurant located in Abuja, that offers the best, delicious and healthy African dishes, intercontinental dishes and al
Spokes Restaurant Abuja
Spokes Restaurant is one of the Nigerian restaurants situated in Abuja that offers continental and African dishes and renders both indoor an
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $
The Nordic Villa
A 4-bedroom boutique hotel furnished in a modern Scandinavian style. The villa is in a peaceful and safe environment suited for business and
Rockview Hotel
A little dreary but decent. Has gym, tennis courts, pool. The pool bar menu has some better offerings than the bar or restaurant.
Hotel De Bently
It's a decent place to stay.
Reiz Continental Hotel
Similar to Rockview in terms of standard, but with better service. Has pool too and free minibar (non-alcoholic).
Barcelona Hotels International
Multi-storey hotel with open rooftop restaurant, free restaurant, indoor and outdoor pool, spa, gym, meeting facility, and wifi. Near the Th
Shopping
- Wuse Market
Nightlife
- Smoothies Parlor
- Ceddi Plaza
- Blakes Resort
Museums & culture
- National Mosque
- National Church of Nigeria
In pictures
Abuja gallery
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