Days 1-2: Settle into Phase 1
Base yourself on Admiralty Way or Freedom Way. Day one is walking: coffee at Cafe Neo, the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge at golden hour, dinner at Terra Kulture across the bridge for a Nigerian tasting menu around $30. Day two is Lekki Conservation Centre in the morning ($6 entry, 2 hours), Lekki Arts and Crafts Market in the afternoon, and sunset cocktails at Sky Restaurant on the 18th floor of Eko Hotel.
Days 3-4: Beaches and boats
Day three, boat out to Ilashe Beach from Tarzan Marina; a shared speedboat runs about $50 per person for a full day with a beach house lunch. Day four is Elegushi in the morning for horses and jet skis, then La Campagne Tropicana further down the Lekki-Epe Expressway if you want a quieter, resort-style beach ($40 day pass).
Evenings: try Bature Brewery in VI for craft beer at about $6 a pour, then Freedom Way for Vellvett or Quilox. If clubbing is not your thing, catch live Afrobeats at Hard Rock Cafe on Water Corporation Drive.
Day 5: Day trip to Epe
Drive an hour east on Lekki-Epe Expressway to Epe Fish Market for the morning catch and a boat out to Erin Ijesha-style creek villages. Lunch at Epe waterfront on grilled catfish and pepper soup for under $10. Back in Lekki by 6pm.
Days 6-7: Culture and cruise
Day six is Nike Art Gallery on Elegushi Road, five floors of Nigerian art with free entry and free guided tours. Follow with lunch at Ile-Iyan on Fola Osibo. Day seven, book a sunset cruise on Lagos Lagoon out of Five Cowries Terminal for about $35 per person, then a farewell dinner at Cactus or RSVP.
Good to know
Is a week too long for Lekki?+
No, especially if you like beach days. Between island beaches, Epe, Nike Gallery and Victoria Island nightlife, seven days fills up easily without repeating yourself.
How much for a week in Lekki?+
Plan on $900-$1,500 per person for a mid-range week including a boat cruise, 2 island beach days, hotels around $80 a night and dinners around $20.
Should I rent a car?+
No. Uber and Bolt are cheap ($3-$8 rides) and parking is a headache. Hire a driver for the day at about $60 if you plan Epe or La Campagne.
What is the best month for a week in Lekki?+
November to February. Dry, breezy, no lagoon flooding, and the beach houses are running at full tilt through the December Detty season.