Shop with U.S. dollars. Naira, the national currency of Nigeria, is not convertible. However, U.S. money is widely accepted (see Resources, below).
Pack appropriately for the season. Abuja has 3 different seasons: the rainy season, the dry season and the harmattan (or the season of dust-laden wind).
Get a nice room. High-end accommodations in Abuja, Nigeria, will generally offer guest laundry service, a restaurant and a spacious suite. To book accommodations, contact the Federal Capital Territory at 011 (+234) 9 234 1490 or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).
Find a deal. Most accommodations in Abuja cost less than $100 per night.
Book accommodations in the Garki District or the Wuse District if you want to be close to shopping.
Book accommodations in the Maitama District for high-end luxury suites and lots of shopping opportunities.
Land at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. It is the official airport for Abuja, Nigeria.
Start your Nigerian journey in Lagos. The Lagos Murtal Muhammed International Airport is just 13 miles away from the city of Lagos.
Travel by bus. Use this safe and inexpensive form of transportation for traveling from the airport to your hotel, between local points of interest and from city to city.
Explore the different areas of the city. There are 4 districts in Abuja: the Central District, the Garki District, the Wuse District and the Maitama District.
Learn about the local vegetation. There are 3 main types of local flora: the grassy savannah, the savannah woodland and the shrub savannah.
