Makoko Floating Community Tour

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1. This immersive cultural journey offers travelers a rare opportunity to connect with the true heartbeat of Lagos beyond the usual tourist attractions — raw, inspiring, unforgettable, and deeply human. Glide through peaceful waterways in a traditional canoe as you explore a remarkable floating community built entirely on stilts above the water. Witness everyday life unfold around you as homes, schools, churches, and local businesses thrive within this unique waterside settlement. Learn about the community’s history, resilience, fishing culture, and unique way of life from our local guides who also resides in the community and rich in history. 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.

   2 h

Cancellazione

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima dell’inizio, con rimborso totale.

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• 5Unforgettable one of a kind Lagos experience

  This is a one of a kind experience in an endangered community. The tour host was well acquainted with the community and well-known by the residents. It was arranged by a reputable and reliable company. Unlike many other tours, this is an experience you are unlikely to forget. The enthusiasm of the children was contagious and will surely touch your heart. We rode in a boat/canoe that was identical to the others. You’ll walk down close quartered courtyards and alley ways as well as view the inside of one or two of the quarters. The narrow waterways could be crowded, but we were in good hands — of which yours should stay inside of the boat. It begins with a meeting with the village elder and ends with the children. Not to be missed if you are visiting Lagos.

  Brian_Fsettembre 2026via Viator

• 5Makoko as a solo female traveller

  This tour was absolutely brilliant! I was in two minds whether to go as I was super intrigued to visit Makoko while at the same time I didn’t want to be like an intrusive tourist, and I was also considering my safety as a young solo female traveller. My tour guide lead was a woman and so friendly and when we entered Makoko we were then greeted and led by their local guide called Respect, son of one of the chiefs. He was such a lovely, warm and knowledgeable human and kindly welcomed me to briefly visit his home area, family members (including the Chief!) and extensively around Makoko - on land and the parts of the village on water. He runs a local orphanage school and so most of the children know him and are clearly so happy to see him - so expect lots of children to run towards you in joy because you are with Respect! I wish I came with a small donation - either cash or food/books - but I later made an online donation that was suggested. The other guide who picked me up from my hotel was with us at all times and another younger man also accompanied us, taking pictures throughout the tour, which were great to look back at afterwards. I went during rainy season and the smells from the water can be quite potent, and the ground was rather water logged and muddy - so it’s worth wearing shoes you don’t mind getting dirty or can be easily cleaned. It is a humbling experience but worthwhile if you are up for it. P.S Makoko seem to be Aston Villa fans?!!

  Gauri_Kagosto 2026via Viator

• 5Must visit the Makoko community

  An absolute humbling experience- I’ve visited similar areas in Rio, Madagascar, Peru, Hong Kong etc but the Makoko community hit particularly deep given the recent injustices they’ve had to endure. I highly recommend making time to visit this beautiful community and using Samap - Samap was responsive from the start and very flexible with the time since I only had a day in Lagos. They ensured I had a great experience and I would use them again in a heartbeat.

  meshellatlgiugno 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great experience

  A unique and eye-opening experience. Visiting Makoko offered a different perspective on Lagos and its people. The boat ride through the community was very interesting and gave me a deeper understanding of daily life in this remarkable part of the city. Highly recommended.

  Edoardo_Dmaggio 2026via Viator

• 5Makoko is safe, and need your support!

  I had an amazing tour of Makoko and the entire experience felt very safe, smooth, and perfectly organized from start to finish. A special thank you to the guides — Victoria, Ade, Ben, Respect, and Tobi — for their professionalism, kindness, and for making the visit so insightful and enjoyable. They made us feel comfortable at all times, and their local knowledge truly brought the experience to life. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Lagos and wanting to discover the real spirit of Makoko. Thank you again!

  923borjacaprile 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Worth a visit!

  The experience was unique. Though a bit sad they’re starting to tear down parts of the community, it was interesting to see such a unique way of life.

  ALICIA Raprile 2026via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Lagos

• Its from-price is 38% below the median of the 63 experiences we list in Lagos.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 63.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Lagos

Lagos is Nigeria's biggest city, a vast Atlantic port on lagoons and islands, known for Afrobeat music, art, markets and fast-moving street life.

Lagos spreads across islands and mainland shores around a large lagoon on Nigeria's Atlantic coast, and is the country's commercial heart. Lagos Island holds the old trading quarter, with the National Museum at Onikan and the busy Balogun Market. Victoria Island, Ikoyi and Lekki to the east are lined with hotels, galleries and beaches. Freedom Park, set in a former colonial prison, hosts music, theatre and food stalls.

Top-ranked sights in Lagos: Badagry Heritage Museum, Kalakuta Museum.

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