The summer holidays can be LONG! Especially when you have about two or three kids running around the house, being free from school and the constrains of the educational system, and basically just causing all sorts of havoc and you're left wondering where all the energy comes from. Thankfully, there are several summer camps you can enroll your kids in and lots of hobbies they can take up – bead making, dance, sewing – but what to do when they aren't at camp or hobby classes?
Jovago.com, Africa's Number 1 Hotel Booking Portal has put together a list of some family-friendly places in Lagos whereyou can take the kids to and allow them run as wild as they possibly can.
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You can have a day out with the kids at the LekkiConservation Centre, which is actually a project of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation and has been established for over 20 years. It's a great place to go and enjoy nature and wildlife. The kids can learn a lot from the trip and even adults too.
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Another option for a family day out is the Tarzan Beach Resort where you can enjoy jet skiing, a boat cruise, or other water sports you and the kids may be into all at a safe location, at an affordable price, and with impeccable security. All this aquatic fun is made available by the Tarzan Maritime Company
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Who doesn't love GET Arena?! This list wouldn't be complete if I didn't mention this super amazing place to go with the family! The kids can have fun at GOONIES Kids Centre, the ultimate place for kids activities, while the parents have some down time at the bar and grill, where you can see the kids go-karting, if you can manage to resist joining them. Goonies is also an amazing place to have birthdays and fundraisers and other events for kids.
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And just a few feet away from GET Arena is the PalmsShopping Mall. Eat, play (window) shop, or see a movie with the family at the Genesis Deluxe Cinema. There's lots of space for the kids to explore, and also a lot of good spots where you can relax and have some family time.
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Another great place to visit is the Freedom Park. Where else are you going to experience affordable fun, local history, great scenery, and art at its finest? Did you know Freedom Park used to be a prison until it was totally revamped so it could be a positive message? Freedom Park is a great place for the kids to experience Nigeria's history through theatre and music performances, as well as appreciate where Nigeria is heading through ballet, dance, and various workshops. There's an amphitheatre, a food court, two bars, and a lounge, so there's really something for everyone. And don't forget to stop at the souvenir store.
Ultimately, there are a million and one ways to get out in the sun with the kids during the long holiday, like parks and the beach, but these are pretty good options for quality family time in secure environments. And we all know how important family time is. Don't forget to book a family suite in any of the hotels available on www.jovago.com for a truly fulfilling family getaway.
