Lagos is not a walkable city. Few points of interest are within walking distance of each other. While there are tourist friendly areas like Surulere and Victoria Island, there is no central museum or tourist district. You’ll need to take a car almost everywhere, and since rentals can be hard to come by, you’ll need to rely on taxis, public transport or friends with vehicles. Though there are many horror stories about the traffic and public transport in Lagos, most are exaggerated. It’s true that traffic in the city can be terrible, but it can also be quite light, and getting around Lagos doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Some careful planning around rush hours and mode of transit can mimimize most of the congestion in your journey.

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