Romantic weekend in Ajah
A two-day Ajah itinerary built for couples — slow mornings, sunset views, dinners worth dressing for and the quiet corners only locals know.
Top spots in Ajah
Ajah Market
CultureAddo
Sprawling roadside market — fresh fish, peppers and the cheapest fabrics on the peninsula.
Abraham Adesanya Roundabout
CultureAbraham Adesanya
The unofficial Ajah town centre — buses, suya and late-night akara stands.
Lekki Conservation Centre (gateway)
OutdoorsLekki-Epe
Easy drive back toward the canopy walkway — Ajah's weekend escape.
Lufasi Nature Park
OutdoorsLekki-Epe Expressway
20-hectare conservation park — kob antelope, ostriches and forest trails.
Where to eat
Bungalow by Eric Kayser
$$$Mediterranean · Sangotedo
Garden dining inside Novare Central — wood-fired pizzas, mezze and weekend live music.
Eric Kayser Ajah
$$French Bakery · Sangotedo
Croissants, sourdough and proper espresso — the go-to breakfast stop on the Lekki-Epe run.
The Place Ajah
$Nigerian Fast Food · Abraham Adesanya
Late-night jollof, asun and peppered chicken — survives every Lekki-Epe traffic jam.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Lufasi Nature Park, Ajah Market, Lekki Conservation Centre (gateway). The shortlist is curated by people who live in Ajah and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.