Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Introduction Part One: General Information Chapter 1: Background Information - Facts and figures, History, Religion, Economy, The environment, Culture Chapter 2: Planning and Preparation - When to go, Highlights, Red tape, Getting there, What to take Chapter 3: In Nigeria - Information, Public holidays, Money, Getting around, Sleeping, eating and drinking, Shopping and bargaining, Women travelers, Gay travelers, Cultural etiquette, Public toilets, Media and communicationsChapter 4: Health and Safety - Health, Safety Part Two: The Guide Chapter 5: Lagos - Brief history, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Nightlife, Changing money, Shopping, Safety, Listings, What to see and do, The islands, Lekki Peninsula, Tarkwa Bay, The mainland, Around Lagos State Chapter 6: Southwestern Nigeria - Abeokuta, Ibadan, Ife, 'shogbo, Oyo, Old Oyo National Park, North from Oyo, Benin City, Okomu National Park Chapter 7: Southeastern Nigeria - Onitsha and Asaba, Enugu, Umuahia, Aba, Port Harcourt, Bonny and Brass Islands, Warri, Calabar, Around Calabar, Kwa Falls, Cross River National Park, Rhoko Forest, Afi Drill Ranch, Obudu Cattle Ranch, Ikom Chapter 8: Central Nigeria - Abuja, Lokoja, Makurdi, Jos, West of Abuja, New Bussa, Lake Kainji National Park Chapter 9: East and Northeast Nigeria - Bauchi, Yankari National Park, Gombe, Yola and Jimeta, Gashaka-Gumpti National Park, Maiduguri, Around Maiduguri, Sukur Chapter 10: Northern Nigeria - Kaduna, Kamuka National Park, Zaria, Kano, Katsina, Gusau, Sokoto Appendices. Index.