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If you have lived in Lagos for a while, you must have heard people talk about "Osapa London." Osapa is one of the most popular residential and commercial hubs located along the busy Lekki-Epe Expressway. It is often preferred by young professionals and families who want to live in a high-brow area without the extreme noise of places like Victoria Island or the high cost of Ikoyi.
Whether you are visiting a friend in one of the many gated estates or you are heading to the popular Circle Mall for shopping, knowing how to navigate Osapa is very important. In this guide, we will break down where Osapa is located, the Local Government Area it falls under, and how much you should expect to pay for transport when coming from different parts of Lagos State.
Osapa is located in the Eti-Osa Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State. It sits perfectly between the Jakande area (5th Roundabout) and the Agungi/Chevron axis. The area is divided into two main parts: the side along the Lekki-Epe Expressway and the inner parts popularly called "Osapa London."
The terrain is mostly flat, though like many parts of the Lekki peninsula, some streets may experience flash floods during very heavy rainfall. It is bordered to the south by the Atlantic Ocean coastline (though separated by other estates) and to the north by the Lagos Lagoon. It is a very strategic location because it is just about 15 to 20 minutes away from Victoria Island and Lekki Phase 1 if there is no heavy traffic.
When you tell a conductor you are "dropping" at Osapa, they will usually stop you at the Osapa Bus Stop on the expressway. From here, you can see the massive Circle Mall (where Shoprite is located). Most of the residential activity happens behind this mall. Some of the notable landmarks and estates within and around Osapa include:
Transport fares in Lagos change based on the time of day (rush hour vs. afternoon) and the weather. Below is a table showing the estimated fare ranges for different transport modes to Osapa.
| Route |
|---|
| Transport Mode |
|---|
| Fare Range (β¦) |
|---|
| CMS/Obalende to Osapa | Yellow Bus (Danfo) | β¦800 - β¦1,200 |
| Ajah to Osapa | Yellow Bus (Danfo) | 400 - β¦600 |
| Oshodi to Osapa | Large Bus (LSSTF/Private) | β¦1,200 - β¦1,800 |
| Osapa Gate to Inner Streets | Keke Napep / Shuttle | β¦200 - β¦400 |
| Lekki Phase 1 to Osapa | Ride-Hailing (Uber/Bolt) | β¦2,500 - β¦4,500 |
If you are coming to Osapa, here are the best places to "enter bus":
1. Avoid "One-Chance": Only enter buses at designated parks or busy bus stops like CMS, Obalende, or Ajah. Avoid entering private cars that look like "kabu-kabu" in lonely spots.
2. Crossing the Road: The Lekki-Epe Expressway is very fast. Use the pedestrian bridges where available, or be extremely careful when crossing to the Circle Mall side.
3. Traffic Awareness: Traffic usually builds up at the Jakande/Osapa axis in the evenings (from 5:00 PM). Plan your movement to avoid getting stuck for hours.
4. Small Change: Always carry "smaller denominations" (β¦100, β¦200, β¦500) to pay conductors to avoid "joining" your change with another passenger.
Yes, "Osapa London" is just a popular nickname for the residential part of Osapa due to its well-planned streets and luxury buildings.
Osapa is located within the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State.
You can enter a bus to Oshodi, then take another bus from Oshodi heading to Ajah. Tell the conductor you are dropping at Osapa bus stop.
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