Five Visa-Free Destinations To Visit
1. Ghana
How to get there: A GUO bus ride from Lagos costs about ₦170,000. You won’t need a passport to travel with them, your NIN slip is good enough.
Where to stay: You can get good accommodation in East Legon for about ₦50,000 per night.
Things to do: If you’re all about history, Black Star Square, Kakum National Park, Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Osu Castle should be on your list. For the love of nature, Shai Hills Safari is a friendly hiking spot. Unwind at Labadi Beach, then head to Nyo-Nyo Canteen for some jollof rice that might make you rethink your patriotism.
2. Rwanda
How to get there: A direct flight on RwandAir will cost just ₦600,000.
Where to stay: A night at Ikaze B&B goes for about ₦50,000. Sounds reasonable, doesn’t it?
Things to do: Choose from ziplining, quad biking, archery, and horseback riding at Fazenda Sengha. Volcanoes National Park, with its mountain-dwelling gorillas and golden monkeys, and Akagera Park, the home of lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalo, are also must-see places. Prefer something more relaxed? Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s great lakes, is perfect for a quiet getaway.
3. Gambia
How to get there: A round trip on Ethiopian Airlines will cost you about ₦900,000.
Where to stay: A night at Retreat Apartments costs just ₦36,000.
Things to do: If soft sand, clear blue waters and chill vibes sound like your kind of holiday, Bakau, Kotu Beach, Cape Point, Kololi, Bijilo Beach, Brufut, Tanji, Batokunku and Sanyang are all worth exploring. If you’re up for some adventure, go on a boat trip along the Gambia River, where you might spot hippos or check out Abuko Nature Reserve or where you can get up close (but not too close) to the famous Nile crocodiles.
4. Senegal
How to get there: Fly Ethiopian Airlines for about ₦920,000.
Where to stay: A night’s stay at Campement Kaymba Lodge costs ₦34,000.
Things to do: Take a boat ride to the famous Pink Lake, explore the historic Medina of Dakar, and go on safari at the Niokolo-Koba National Park.
5. Cape Verde
How to get there: Instead of flying there directly, save about ₦400,000 by flying to Senegal first on ASKY Airways.
Where to stay: A night at Maison Residencial Casa de Férias costs about ₦57,000.
What to do: Cape Verde is a hotspot for surfing and deep-sea fishing so if you’re a fan of water sports, you’ll have the best time. When you’re done, you can stroll through Mindelo to enjoy some live music. And if you plan to visit between February and May, you’ll enjoy the unforgettable experience of whale-watching. Don’t forget to try some fresh seafood at local restaurants, you’ll find some of the best grilled fish and cachupa stew!
Pick one of our recommended destinations, create a savings Pocket on your Kuda app, and start planning for an eventful vacation.
