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Getting Around Nigeria’s Neatly Planned Capital

Nigeria's flawlessly planned capital brags many interesting historical points. Among them are the National Mosque, Zuma Rock, and the Ecumenical Cathedral and the Arts and Culture area of Garki.

Where to stay?

Cheap flights to Abuja from Lagos land you at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. From here travellers can take airport cabs, rental taxis, buses, private transfers or a private rental car to get to their nearest hotel. The international hotels are usually located in Central Abuja. The high priced ones include: The Transcorp Hilton in the Maitama District houses 4 restaurants, a large shopping area and a casino, Transcorp Hilton. The Bolingo Hotel & Towers on Independence Avenue is also good. Other budget-priced luxury hotels include Valencia Hotels- Valencia Hotels, Plot 799, Blantyre Street, Off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II; and Savannah Suites Hotel & Resort Savannah Suites Plot 1091, Faskari Street, Garki-Abuja.

Enjoy the delicious local food

Once the cheap flights to Abuja from Lagos land you here, you must have rented a cab to your nearest hotel. Now you must be hungry? Abuja has some of the finest restaurants in the country. Find an inclusive list of cuisine from around the world. If you are looking for a family restaurant, there are a few family restaurants at Ceddi Plaza. If you're only in town for a drop-in visit, try a taste of Nigeria at Jevinik- 494 Bengui Road, off Adetokumbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse II. For an exotic dining experience, you can't beat the choice of restaurants at the Transcorp Hilton.

Where to go shopping?

If you are a jewellery lover, visit Wuse Market in Zone 5 which sells gold and tailored jewellery along with striking Nigerian fabrics. Pick up fashionable and traditional art at Life Strokes gallery- located at Life Strokes, Dunes Center, 44 Aguiyi Ironsi Way, Maitama and Signature Gallery, Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse II.

Enjoy the carnival

Want to enjoy the yearly Abuja Carnival towards the end of November? Flights from Warri to Abuja

and Lagos are easily available and from other places as well. Spend the day along with the parade course and the night celebrating the nation's VIPs at Tucano bar-23, Usuma Street, Maitama, Formally Congress Lounge Bar.

When looking for cheap flights you will get bounteous results from all the major international flights and low-cost options, fairly represented to you in one table, the lowest price of course, so that you can compare the prices and find the ticket affording to your budget and schedule.

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