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Top 10 Remarkable Facts about Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos

LEKKI CONSERVATION CENTRE LAGOS, NIGERIA By Ashinze/

Being the largest Nigerian city and the second largest city on the African continent, Lagos is an intense, vibrant urban center.

If you feel the need to breathe fresh air and be in communion with nature, Lekki Conservation Centre is the place to visit.

It is an allusion to the nature and wildlife protection on the African southwestern coast, today it’s considered one of the most modern natural parks in Africa.

The center is well known for its fauna and flora diversity, the wetlands are managed by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation.

1. The astonishing Canopy Walkway is the longest in Africa providing a beautiful view of the center

Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos Nigeria CanopyWalk by Ashinze/

Lekki Conservation Centre in Nigeria has a 401-meter-long canopy walkway which is referred to as the longest canopy walkway in Africa.

The Canopy Walkway was launched in 2015, only visitors aged 18 to 65 years are allowed to climb the canopy bridge walkway

From the canopy walkway, one will see monkeys, the beautiful Peacock, crocodiles, snakes, and other wild animals.

The twenty-one-year-old walkway is quite an intriguing climb and is 100% safe too. The only time visitors and tourists are not allowed access to the bridge is when it is raining.

The center is a nature reserve in Lagos and it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Lagos and Nigeria at large.

Experience at Lekki Conversation Centre differs from person to person many tourists prefer to go on the canopy walkway.

2. The entrance fee is 1000 naira includes snacks and an additional fee of 1000 naira for the canopy walk

If you are an adult the gate fee is 1000 Naira. If you are bringing in your children between the ages of 1 to 10 years it is 200 Naira for the gate fee.

If they are within 11 to 17 years it is 300 Naira. It costs an additional fee of 1000 naira for the canopy walk.

The entrance fee includes light refreshments at a picnic in the grassland area of the park, entry to the picnic area is free.

It is advisable to get your snacks or drinks beforehand off premises as there is no food vendor on site.

3. They are amazing activities one can do at the center 

Lekki Conservation Centre PicnicArea with Giant Ludo Game By Ashinze/

The Canopy walkway is a suspended swinging bridge with entry and exit portals. The experience is unforgettable.

Walking on the canopy is an opportunity to feel the thrill and rush of pleasurable adrenaline, if you are naturally afraid of heights put this on your bucket list.

Playing the floor board games one can play chess, ludo, snake, and ladder board. These games are designed to be played right on the floor as they come with large pieces.

You can go on a picnic with your family, friends, colleagues, and staff, the park is the perfect place to have nature walks and eat lazily.

Visiting the Lekki conservation Centre one can experience peace, if you have been looking to have a day’s vacation this is a good place to visit.

There is a panoramic view of the park and all it encompasses from the quaint treehouse above, the view from here is quite special.

With the natural background and a whole lot of amazing scenery, you can take pictures or organize a natural-themed photo shoot.

If you are going to be spending your honeymoon in a place that is close by, the Lekki conservation center could be part of your just wedded list of places to visit.

4. The remarkable conservation center is open daily from 8.30 am to 5 pm 

The Lekki conservative center opens at 8:30 am and closes at 5:00 pm every day. This is inclusive of holidays and even weekends.

The best time to go is when it’s early in the morning so that you can enjoy the coolness of the environment.

The best time to visit the Conservation Centre is between October and March, in the dry season to avoid the rains.

5. To get to the interesting Conservation center one can rent a taxi or bus

In Lagos to get to the Centre, you can take a taxi anywhere in the city. If you prefer public transport, take a bus to Obalende or CMS Park.

As one of the nation’s earliest eco-conservation centers, the center works towards preserving a large portion of the coastal ecosystem’s biodiversity.

Approaching the reserve, there’s a boulevard of coconut trees that leads to a well-laid-out car and Visitors Park.

The center prioritizes educating visitors about the interdependence of nature and humans, there is also a library at the center.

6. It’s advisable to wear free clothing and comfortable shoes to enjoy the amazing scenery 

It is advisable to wear free clothing because of the nature of activities. There will be much climbing, walking and even running around during your time here.

You should consider sneakers and slippers or sandals for footwear. Light tops, probably chiffon, for women and polos for men, for bottoms, jeans and leggings are good options.

7. The fascinating tree house 21metres tall brings out the panoramic view of Centre

There is a tree house which is a twenty-one-meter-high tree platform where one can have a panoramic view of the picnic area, reserve, visitor’s center, and children’s playground.

The bird hide overlooks a swamp or marsh which is home to crocodiles and monitor lizards, they are several bird species that can be seen here, and also a popular site for school excursions.

Climbing the tree house is exhilarating for some tourists who are not strong enough to do the vertical climb.

8. One can cancel their booking within 24 hours with a full refund

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking; travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted. Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

9. The Chevron Corporation constructed the amazing Lekki center using donations from NCF

Lekki Conservation Centre Picnic Area by Ashinze/

Chevron Corporation constructed the facility in Lekki, using donations from Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF),

The Centre is dedicated to saving the environment through the protection of nature and the protection of heritage.

As part of its ongoing efforts to fund the center management, the company provides annual funding.

10. They are efforts to save different amazing animals and birdlife 

Giant Tortoise at the Lekki Conservation Centre by Ashinze/

Efforts have been made to save different types of animals, Flora and Fauna, and birdlife from extinction.

The endangered species of animals include bushbucks, crocodiles, mona monkeys, squirrels, snakes, crocodiles, monitor lizards, duikers, giant rats, and hogs.

The tree hosts mona monkeys and other species of monkeys, and the open grasslands are home to bushbucks, maxwell’s duikers, giant rats, hogs, mongooses, chameleons, squirrels, and an impressive variety of birdlife.