Explore Badagry, Lagos
Step back in time for an unforgettable journey. Walk the Point of No Return and feel the reflection of history in Badagry, Lagos. This tour isn't just a trip; it's a powerful and essential pilgrimage to understand the legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, and Badagry was the first slave port because of its location close to the ocean which facilitated slaves to be taken via the coastal regions.
The journey would start from Costain transport park to Badagry city by car or bus ride through international trade fair & Lagos State University. Excursion ride to original slave trade zone where you will sight different kinds of chains and punishment irons been used on our forefathers in olden days, sight different items like umbrella, ceramic bowl, pot & gun etc. used in exchange of human being has a trade by barter. Hmm! It’s so painful.
Excursion continue to 1st story building in entire Nigeria where you will sight roofing sheet irons and planks been in an existence since 1842 till date, sight 1st English Bible brought to Nigeria by Henry townsend, sight the library, room & Yoruba Bible of the first African Bible translator of the modern era and the man who was rescued from slavery by the British and educated under the Church Missionary Society (CMS) at Sierra Leone called Samuel Ajayi Crowther. He translated the Bible into several African languages as part of his missionary work in Nigeria. And also, sight house of Lord Frederick Lugard where they name our country Nigeria national anthem etc. Wow! It’s an amazing Excursion.
Never-finish, dinner not left behind with full entertainment by water side in the night for those explorers that want to stay overnight and sleep in style at one of the famous Badagry hotel/apartment.
Step back in time for an unforgettable journey. Walk the Point of No Return and feel the reflection of history in Badagry, Lagos. This tour isn't just a trip; it's a powerful and essential pilgrimage to understand the legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Badagry was the first slave port because of its location close to the ocean which facilitated slaves to be taken via the coastal regions.
Visa assistance, accommodation and flight ticket available on request if applicable.