Canopy bridge walk at Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos

Spot monkeys and crocodiles, then unwind beneath the Raffia shade at Lekki

A guided tour of Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos where you walk Africa's longest canopy bridge, spot wildlife from raised walkways, and climb a tree house overlooking the reserve. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a guide in English, French or Arabic, and runs two to three hours with water and soft drinks provided.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Lekki Conservation Centre

• Drive along Lekki Express Way
• Walk on longest canopy bridge
• Spot monkeys, peacocks, crocodiles
• Climb the Tree House
• Take selfie with 96-year-old tortoise
• Relax under Raffia shed
• Visit fish ponds

The experience

You arrive at Lekki Conservation Centre and start on the longest canopy bridge in Africa, a raised walkway that lets you move through the treetops at eye level with monkeys, peacocks and crocodiles below. The bridge is the centerpiece, but the reserve spreads across multiple viewing points: you walk raised pathways through the grounds, stopping to watch animals in their habitat rather than behind barriers. After the canopy crossing, you climb into a tree house for a higher vantage point over the whole reserve, then rest under the shade of Raffia palms and visit the fish ponds.

A live guide in English, French or Arabic leads the walk and points out the animals and plants as you move through. The reserve functions as a working conservation center with a library on-site, so the guide can explain what the center does beyond the visitor experience. The whole outing runs two to three hours, which fits into a free afternoon without eating the rest of your day.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't need to arrange transport from Lagos or navigate to the reserve yourself. The vehicle is air-conditioned, and the tour provides water and soft drinks throughout. If you're traveling with an infant, specialized seats are available.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel with an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a live guide speaking English, French or Arabic.
• entry to all reserve areas including the canopy bridge, tree house, raised walkways and fish ponds.
• water and soft drinks throughout.
• hotel drop-off at the end.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 to 79 years) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Arabic

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats available

Operated by Samap Travels & Tours LTD

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you skip arranging a ride from Lagos to the reserve, which matters if you're staying in the city center or don't have a car. The two to three hour duration fits a free afternoon without a full day commitment.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals will I actually see on the canopy bridge?

Monkeys, peacocks and crocodiles are the main wildlife you spot from the raised walkways. The bridge puts you at the animals' level in the trees, so sightings depend on the time of day and the season, but the reserve is stocked with these species and the elevated position gives you a clear view without barriers.

How difficult is the climb up the canopy bridge and the tree house?

The canopy bridge is a steady walk at height, and the tree house requires climbing stairs. The operator notes that moderate physical fitness is recommended, so it's not a strenuous hike, but you do need to be comfortable with heights and able to manage steps.

Does the tour include entry to the conservation center and library?

The tour covers the canopy bridge, tree house, raised walkways and fish ponds. The conservation center and library are on the grounds, and your guide can show you those spaces as part of the walk.

What's included in the price besides the guide and transport?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, the guide, water and soft drinks, all fees and taxes, and the air-conditioned vehicle are included. Entry to the reserve and access to all the walkways and the tree house are covered in the tour price.

Can I take photos with the animals or at the tree house?

The tour mentions taking a selfie with a 96-year-old tortoise, so photography is part of the experience. You'll have time to photograph the animals from the walkways and from the tree house overlook.