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DestinationCalabar, Cross River, Nigeria
Duration6 days
FromUSD 1,390
OperatorLipa Travels
RegionWest Africa
West Africa6 daysFrom USD 1,390 per person

Calabar Carnival in December

Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria

Carnival week in Calabar, 26 to 31 December 2026, with the Cultural Carnival, the Parade of the Bands on 28 December and the street party on 30 December.

Day by day

  1. Day 1Fly from Lagos to Calabar on 26 December. Evening at the Cultural Carnival.
  2. Day 2City tour: the Old Residency Museum, the Slave History Museum at the Marina, Duke Town and Mary Slessor's grave. Junior Carnival in the afternoon.
  3. Day 3Parade of the Bands, the main carnival day.
  4. Day 4Free day. Bikers Carnival in the afternoon.
  5. Day 5Street party and colour runs in the city.
  6. Day 6Fly back to Lagos.

Included

  • 5 nights at a hotel in Calabar, bed and breakfast
  • Return flights Lagos–Calabar
  • Airport transfers and transport to carnival events
  • Guided city tour with museum entry

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips

Book this trip

This trip runs on set dates and starts on 26 December 2026.

USD 1,390 × 2 travellersUSD 2,780
30% deposit, due within 7 days of the invoiceUSD 834
Balance, due 26 November 2026USD 1,946
If you cancel
  • More than 60 days before travel: The cost of any permits already issued
  • 31 to 60 days before travel: 30% of the trip price, plus permits already issued
  • 15 to 30 days before travel: 60% of the trip price, plus permits already issued
  • 14 days or less, or no-show: 100% of the trip price
  • Day tours: Nothing if you cancel more than 48 hours before; 100% after that

Charges count from the day we confirm your booking. Cancellation and refund policy

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