Hidden gems in Ajah
Skip the tourist circuit. These Ajah spots are the ones locals actually send their out-of-town friends to.
Top spots in Ajah
Lufasi Nature Park
OutdoorsLekki-Epe Expressway
20-hectare conservation park — kob antelope, ostriches and forest trails.
Ajah Market
CultureAddo
Sprawling roadside market — fresh fish, peppers and the cheapest fabrics on the peninsula.
Lekki Conservation Centre (gateway)
OutdoorsLekki-Epe
Easy drive back toward the canopy walkway — Ajah's weekend escape.
Abraham Adesanya Roundabout
CultureAbraham Adesanya
The unofficial Ajah town centre — buses, suya and late-night akara stands.
Where to eat
Eric Kayser Ajah
$$French Bakery · Sangotedo
Croissants, sourdough and proper espresso — the go-to breakfast stop on the Lekki-Epe run.
Bungalow by Eric Kayser
$$$Mediterranean · Sangotedo
Garden dining inside Novare Central — wood-fired pizzas, mezze and weekend live music.
The Place Ajah
$Nigerian Fast Food · Abraham Adesanya
Late-night jollof, asun and peppered chicken — survives every Lekki-Epe traffic jam.
Frequently asked
- Locals' under-the-radar picks include Lufasi Nature Park, Ajah Market, Lekki Conservation Centre (gateway). These are the places that don't show up on the first page of mainstream travel guides.