The Best Destination Wedding Venues In Nigeria

Getting married in Nigeria is a big deal, particularly because the belief that you’re not marrying just that individual, you’ve decided to commit to, but the whole family. So a big fuss is usually made about the whole event. Choosing to hold a destination wedding means you’re ready to go all out to make that day not only memorable for both of you, but also for the whole family. We’ve put together a list of scenic and inexpensive places where you can hold your wedding away from the usual spots.

1. Yankari National Park, Yankari

Park

With over 2,000 square kilometers of fauna and flora and four warm springs, Yankari National Park Resort is perfect for a nature-loving pair. Home to different species of fauna like the olive baboon, West African Lion, buffalo, the waterbuck, hippopotamus, and the cheetah, the resort also has within it over 350 species of birds. Not only does it have the largest population of elephants, it also has the Wikki Warm Spring, the largest in the country. Getting married at Yankari presents an opportunity to take amazing pictures, and you and your guests can also explore the park and visit the Marshal Caves, Tunga Dutse, and the Shau-Shau iron smelting works.

2. Le Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, Uyo

Resort, Golf Hotel, Hotel

Located in the heart of a lush palm forest, Le Meridien Ibom Hotels offers you and your groom a quiet and beautiful space for your special day. An 18-hole golf course with breathtaking views of nature is a plus, as well as the fantastic, world-class restaurant that offers special rates for weddings.

3. Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort Limited Ikogosi, Ikogosi

Resort, Hotel

To get an authentic feel of the southwestern Nigerian marriage, choosing Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort will be the ideal thing. With a rich history and great photograph opportunities, the resort not only offers affordable rooms for your guests, but you also get a tour of the surrounding forests via a wooden foot bridge that runs through the length of the forest with sit outs that offer both the opportunity to watch nature and once-in-a-lifetime photo ops. The resort is also a tribute to the cuisine of the Ekiti people, with a wide variety of offerings. The warm spring itself is a few kilometers away from the resort.

5. Obudu Mountain Resort, Cross River

Resort, Hotel

Built on the Obudu Plateau, the mountain resort offers a scenic view as you ride cable cars or drive on the winding roads to the plateau. There are over 160 rooms, chalets, and huts for you and your guests, a restaurant rich in sea food, and a water park that offers photo-ops. The hotel also provides guided tours to the surrounding mountains and forests.

6. Clear Essence California Spa & Wellness Resort, Lagos

Spa Hotel, Resort

For a luxurious getaway from the hustle and bustle of Lagos so you can have a quiet wedding, go to Clear Essence California Spa and Wellness Resort. This resort is particularly ideal for wellness buffs and their dining is geared towards wholeness and healthy eating. A non-smoking atmosphere, the spa offers you and your guests a whole range of services including whirlpools, spas, body exfoliation, and a whole lot of other products that will make your special day memorable.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.