Lekki Conservation Centre

Lekki Conservation Centre is a nature reserve on the Lekki coast in Lagos.

Last checked: 25 Oct 2026

Canopy walkway with rope netting sides running through dense green forest at Lekki Conservation Centre, Lagos — Photo: Ashinze, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Cropped and compressed.

Quick facts

State: Lagos State
City: Lekki
Category: Nature and wildlife
Location: Km 19, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lekki, Lagos
Size: about 78 hectares
Established: 1990
Run by: Nigerian Conservation Foundation

Lekki Conservation Centre is a nature reserve on the Lekki coast in Lagos. It is known for its canopy walkway and forest trails, and offers a quiet break from the city.

About the centre

The Nigerian Conservation Foundation founded the centre in 1990 and runs it. Chevron built the facility and has provided annual funding for its management.

The canopy walkway

The walkway is described as the longest canopy walkway in Africa. It is reported to be about 400 metres (1,315 feet) long, with six towers linked by suspended walkways. Reaching it means climbing stairs, and doing the walkway is optional.

Wildlife

Mona monkeys
Crocodiles
Monitor lizards
Bushbucks
Maxwell's duikers
Many bird species

Most of the mammals are nocturnal. Visitor reports mention monkeys, tortoises and birds.

Facilities

Nature trails, including a 1.8 km trail
Boardwalks
A bird hide
A 21-metre-high tree house
A picnic area
A children's playground
A library and conservation centre

Planning your visit

We do not list opening hours or fees because they change. Confirm them with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation or the centre before you go. Lekki traffic can be heavy, so allow extra time. See where to stay in Lagos.

Also in Lekki: Elegushi Beach. More: places to visit in Nigeria.