Tampa to Nigeria

Lying favourably on the northern shores of the Tampa Bay, Tampa is a popular city in the American state of Florida. The city is dotted with a number of attractions, some natural, some historical and some modern. The city comprises many districts, each boasting of several places of tourist interest. Ybor City, located northeast of the downtown area of the city is the prime tourist attraction. Also known as the 'National Historic Landmark District' of Tampa, this neighbourhood has many interesting sights like the Ybor City State Museum, Ybor City Cigar Museum, Centro Ybor and Saturday Market. Downtown Tampa is ideal for family holidays and is home to the Florida Aquarium, Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa Theatre and Channelside, which is a grand entertainment complex. This entertainment hub has IMAX movie theatre, a bowling club and many stylish restaurants and bars. There are many more attractions for tourists to visit like Busch Garden, Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Big Cat Rescue, Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), Lowry Park Zoo and Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. To explore this wonderful destination, tourists can select any of the tour packages offered by MakeMyTrip.

The most populated multicultural country in Africa, Nigeria lies in the western region of the continent. Depending on the contrasting landscapes of the country, the climates range from tropical and savannah to steppe. Apart from its incredible cultural heritage, Nigeria is home to several natural attractions. Okomu National Park, which was once the largest rainforest of southwest Nigeria, houses a large number of endangered species. Gashaka-Gumti National Park lies among the mountains of northeast Nigeria. Touted as the largest park in the country, it has a variety of habitats ranging from savannah grasslands, swamps, lakes, rivers and two different types of rainforests. Golden cats, chimpanzees, Giant elands, elephants, crocodiles and unique birds call this park their home. The famous Erin Ijesha waterfall is very close to the historic kingdom of Ilesa. Located in southwest Nigeria, this seven-tier waterfall surrounded by dense green cliffs offers a rewarding escape for hikers. In South-South Nigeria, the capital of Akwa Ibom, Uyo, is a refreshing city. Unity Park, Amalgamation House, Presybterian Church Uyo, National Museum of Colonial History and Discovery Park are among the major landmarks here. Uyo also boasts a vibrant nightlife scene with Play Terrace and Magnum Lounge as the main crowd-favourites. There are plenty of attractions in Nigeria. To visit the country, book a flight and hotel through MakeMyTrip, and enjoy the best discounts.