Afikpo is a city in
Nigeria.
Among Nigeria's attractions are the conglomeration of diverse peoples, cultures, languages and religions, a rich artistic heritage, wonderful music, ancient walled cities, desert settlements and shopping.
Even though Nigeria has begun to stabilize, we are not terribly enthusiastic about it as a tourist destination, and it is a challenging country to travel in. There is little to see in the way of conventional sightseeing. Nigerians themselves have little interest in preserving their historical or natural legacies, and Nigeria has never had any tourist industry to support them. We enjoyed parts of Nigeria, but we think other West African countries have more interesting sights in less stressful environments.
If you do go, be prepared for delays, inconveniences, poor sanitation, bribery and corruption. Many areas are noisy, dirty, polluted, crowded and relatively expensive (if you want to remain healthy). The cities of Lagos, Abuja and Ibadan have very high crime rates, particularly for armed robbery.
On a more positive note, however, Nigerians are warm and friendly to visitors. (Read more in the Nigeria Travel Guide)
