Dawn mangrove kayak
Glide through root tunnels as the creek wakes, with a naturalist guide.
High tide ₦25,000 a person
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Activities
Days shaped by water
Eight ways to spend a morning, afternoon or night on the creek, each one led by a guide from Okun village. Filter by time of day or by tide.
8 activities
Fishing village walk
Meet the families of Okun village, see smoking racks and the boatyard.
Any tide ₦15,000 a person
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Night canoe for fireflies
Paddle into the dark where thousands of fireflies light the mangroves.
Any tide ₦30,000 a person
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Sunrise bird hide
Kingfishers, herons and sunbirds from a hide on the mudflats.
Low tide ₦12,000 a person
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Mangrove planting
Plant red mangrove seedlings with our restoration team at low tide.
Low tide ₦10,000 a person
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Creekside cooking class
Cook edikang ikong and pepper soup with the lodge chef.
Any tide ₦35,000 a person
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River spa ritual
Shea and palm kernel massage in an open pavilion over the water.
Any tide ₦55,000 a person
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Stargazing deck
Telescopes and a guide on the roof deck, far from city light.
Any tide Free for guests
Add to a stayWhy the tide matters
The creek sets the timetable
At high water the root tunnels fill and a kayak can slip through where you could walk six hours earlier. At low water the mudflats open for birds, crabs and planting. We plan every day around it.
Plan by the tideGuides from the village
Born on the water
All twelve of our guides grew up in Okun or the next village, and most fished these creeks before guiding.
Trained naturalists
Each guide completes a year of bird, plant and first aid training with our conservation team.
Small groups
Never more than six guests to a guide on the water, and private trips for any group on request.
Questions
Before you go out
Do I need to be able to swim?
Life jackets are worn on every water trip. Non-swimmers are welcome on calm-water trips in a double kayak or canoe with a guide.
What should I wear?
Light clothes that can get wet, a hat and closed sandals. We lend rain jackets and dry bags.
Can I book activities on arrival?
Yes, at the lodge house, though dawn kayaks fill quickly in high season. Booking ahead in the stay builder is best.
When you are ready
The creek is waiting.
Add activities to your days in the stay builder and see how they fit the tide.