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Explore the Makoko community in Lagos, the world’s largest floating village which lives principally on stilt houses on water. Discover Lagos’s own Venice on this guided canoe ride through the watery fishing neighborhood, built on stilts overtop canals.
The area is home to at least 850,000 people, although some estimates indicate closer to 1,000,000 floating city dwellers. Our local tour guide will educate you about the history of the community and why they decided to settle on water. This trip gives you an opportunity to experience the day today lives of the people, how they cope with the raining season, their occupation and many more.
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private transportation
water and soft drink
WiFi on board
Guided Tour
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Eko Hotels & Suites
Plot 1415 Adetokunbo Ademola Street Lagos Nigeria
Murtala Muhammed Airport
Lagos Nigeria
Sheraton Lagos Hotel
30 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja Lagos Nigeria
Explore the Makoko community in Lagos, the world’s largest floatingYour tour begins with a visit to the Baale's (Head of the community) house and the primary school, pointing out the way of life of the community. You will then hop on your private canoe to wade through the fishing village on stilts. There is a lot to learn from this unique community and the eventual experience is different from your everyday way of life.. village which lives principally on stilt houses on water. You will be returned to your hotel after the tour.
Pickup included
30 đánh giá
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cmjon68,
16 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
It was very educational. Highly recommend. If you like history you will love this tour. Highly recommend my group was 5 people

726o uz ,
9 thg 6, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
It was truly a unique experience. We were guided by a wonderful team Victoria and Michael who arrived on time and reached out to us for the pickup. They took us safely from our hotel to the Makoko community and brought us back without any issues. Once inside the community, they walked us around, explained everything clearly, and made us feel comfortable and welcome. It was eye-opening, different from anything I’ve experienced before, and definitely something worth living at least once. Highly recommended for anyone looking to truly understand Lagos beyond the surface.


Lola F,
27 thg 3, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
We had a great guide, named "Respect". He was very informative, and it was wonderful to interact with the children. I am hopeful that the leaders of the country, give financial help, as it is very much needed.




Yahuza R,
18 thg 2, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
The place is so odd and looks different to any other human settlement.. The children, women and men fishing and enjoying their lives on the water is awesome.






458shandaj,
4 thg 1, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
I had the privilege of booking a tour with Samap Travels & Tours LTD in Nigeria, and it was an experience I won’t forget. My guide, Victoria, was absolutely amazing—friendly, accommodating, and deeply connected to the communities we visited. One of the highlights of the tour was visiting the Makoko community. Victoria’s genuine connection with the community and its leader added a layer of authenticity and depth to the experience. It was eye-opening to see this vibrant and resilient community up close, but also heartbreaking to learn about the government’s plans to demolish more houses, which would leave countless families homeless. I truly appreciate Samap Travels & Tours LTD for curating such meaningful experiences that shine a light on the realities of communities like Makoko. Their flexibility was also a standout feature; they went above and beyond by arranging a driver to take me to a separate location that wasn’t part of the original itinerary. I highly recommend this tour operator to anyone looking for authentic and impactful experiences in Nigeria. I would definitely book with them again!






154atsushim,
2 thg 10, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
no regret. a bit pricy but I think it's worth the price. you will see the current situation of Makoko. I'd recommend reading one or two news articles in advance so you know more about the place.
allantec2024,
29 thg 9, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
I had the pleasure of being transported and hosted by Samap Travels and Tours and they were amazing! From the very beginning, I booked a reservation for the Makoko Tour last minute but they were sure to accommodate me and also waited patiently for me to be ready as they picked me up from my hotel. The tour was very thorough and I was impressed by Benjamin’s knowledge of the community as he guided me and couldn’t help but notice how beautiful Makoko is even though the community is less fortunate, the people are resourceful, kind, welcoming. Please attend this tour and find it in your heart to give love and resources to the community if you have it to give. Samap Travels were extremely professional, timely, reliable and offer many other tours. I would book with Samap again every time.



Kiyanap,
11 thg 9, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
I loved the experience. I’m so glad we did this. They took care of everything for us and it was safe! A must do! Book this asap
taka75bar,
23 thg 8, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
It's a place you can't visit every day, but with the wonderful support of the Guide, it was a very meaningful tour to learn about the current state of Makoko. I think it's the cost of safety, but it's a two-hour tour, so it would be nice if it was a bit cheaper.



Kathleen K,
28 thg 7, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Viator
This tour was one of the highlights of my trip to Nigeria and the best one I attended. The person giving the tour was the son of a community leader in the town and did an excellent job showing me around, explaining about their community and hopes for the future. I went on a Sunday so got to hear the vibrant church services but not see the kids at school. If you want that latter experience, I’d recommend choosing a weekday. The price was expensive (about 200 US dollars for about 90 minutes in the community) and I hope that was due to a large portion of that is going back to the community to help with their efforts to improve children’s education rather than most going to the tour agency. My one disappointment is I wish I had been invited into their church especially after tipping the church leader after being asked to do so. I suppose I could have asked but as hospitality wasn’t extended in that part, it felt rude to force the issue.
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