Hotels In Nigeria Offer Genuine African Cuisine

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, great beaches the description could suit several countries on the African coast, but this one applies to Nigeria. First established on the west coast of the continent by European nations wanting to dominate the trans-Saharan trade routes, Nigeria only gained full independence in 1960.

Since then Lagos has developed into the financial powerhouse of the country, and was its capital city for a while. The economy is growing as fast as the city is expanding and hotels in Nigeria have had to gear up for increased occupancy levels in the vast metropolis.

Severe overcrowding has forced city officials to look at alternatives to develop stronger infrastructure and draw people further out of town. In 2010, about 18 million people were living on Lagos mainland and the numbers continue to increase each year. Developers are working on reclaiming land from the sea, by constructing what is referred to as the great wall of Lagos. The aim is to create a city within a city, where 400 000 people will live and work. The new Eko Atlantic City will boast regular power and water, decent roads, and a light rail system to service what is being compared to the financial centre of Manhattan in New York.

Meanwhile, visitors to hotels in Nigeria like Southern Sun Koyi Nigeria must navigate heavy traffic and crowded routes to reach their destination. Once there, however, guests can let their hair down with lively evening entertainment in the area ask the concierge about nightclubs with live acts or festivals if you want to go dancing and see locals perform in traditional costumes.

For a change of scenery, you can forego the congested city hotels in Nigeria for the salty air of the ocean by heading for beaches like Tarkwa that are safe for swimming. Or visit the Osun Sacred Grove a world heritage site on the outskirts of Osogbo in the last of the primary high forest of southern Nigeria.

Its worth tasting some real African dishes, so enquire whether the restaurants at hotels in Nigeria serve West African pepper soup its hot and spicy, with a base of red peppers and flavoured with local delicacies like tripe or chicken foot. Wolf it down with white rice to keep the burn under control.

Regional specialities at hotels in Nigeria may also include yam, sweet potatoes, suya (barbecued liver and beef on sticks) and kilishi (spiced dried meat).

by: Sihle Hangana

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