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  • Meet South Africans in Abuja

  • Get information in our Abuja guide

  • Join exciting events and activities

  • Exchange tips about expat life in Abuja

  • Frederik Sørensen

    What I really like about InterNations? It's the quality of its members - truly global-minded people willing to help!

InterNations - The Place for South Africans in Abuja

Siya namkela nonke, welkom, isibingelelo to all South Africans in Abuja! Searching for other South Africans in Abuja? Looking for reliable and useful insider tips from fellow South Africans for example, where in Abuja can I find a South African restaurant? Or where in Abuja can I find some bobotie?

Join InterNations today and become a member of our Abuja community. By becoming a member, you will join our active group of South African expats, coming from all corners of South Africa, from Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, and many more.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Why you'll love InterNations in Abuja

8,236
members in Abuja
5+
South-African members
3+
monthly events
2
interest-based groups

and countless possibilities for fun and friendship!

Meet fellow South Africans at our events in Abuja

Attend our monthly events and activities and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expatriates and fellow South Africans in Abuja.

As Ramadan comes to a close, it’s time to gather in gratitude, celebrate life, and embrace the joy of togetherness! Join us for a special evening at City View Restaurant as we mark the end of the holy
Jan 31, 2025, 6:00 PM
23 attendees
After the Yuletide, it is time to unwind from all the hustle and bustle of the season. Come let’s relive our holiday experience at the HUSTLE AND BUSTLE; while we look forward to a beautiful 2025.
Dec 6, 2024, 6:00 PM
31 attendees
The year is coming to an end, InterNations expats come let’s enjoy the season of thanksgiving together… Put on your dancing shoes, dress to shake up and forget your problems. It is certainly going to
Sep 20, 2024, 7:00 PM
36 attendees
It is that time of the year we come together to celebrate the anniversary of our great InterNations…. Come let’s dance and toast to a beautiful 17th anniversary. 17 beautiful years of bonding togethe

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Why South African expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our South African members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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    From South Africa, living in Abuja
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    From South Africa, living in Abuja
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    From South Africa, living in Abuja
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    From South Africa, living in Abuja
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    From South Africa, living in Abuja

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue pursuing your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? You can do that easily in our InterNations Groups, which offer activities based on a wide range of interests. Groups are hosted by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month. They organize everything from dinners to sightseeing to board game nights. For example, you can enjoy nature with the Outdoors Group, share your love of music with the Jazz Group, or go on an adventure with the Boat Trips Group. There’s something for everyone!

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South African Expats in Abuja Exchange Tips and Advice

InterNations is the perfect place for South African expats in Abuja to find the help and resources they have been looking for. The "Federal Capital Territory" will soon become your new home with our InterNations community - we help you to take full advantage of your new life here!

  • Get to know Abuja’s South African expats.
  • Join today and find everything you need through our Expat Forums and entries from fellow South Africans in Abuja.
  • Read through our extensive Expat Guides to receive useful information on Abuja.

Mingle with Fellow South Africans in Abuja at Our Events and Activities

Our Abuja community is also very active offline. Our members get to enjoy a range of events and activities on monthly and weekly basis, e.g. a great dinner at Abuja’s fanciest restaurant organized by our InterNations Ambassadors, or a weekend trip to explore Nigeria’s unique vibe. These events and activities are a perfect and casual way to get in touch with fellow South African expats in your city and South Africans in Nigeria. Interested? Simply sign up for membership and join the ranks of our South Africans living in Abuja.

  • Frederik Sørensen

    What I really like about InterNations? It's the quality of its members - truly global-minded people willing to help!

  • Birte Wegener

    With InterNations I got to know some very nice Austrian and French women here in Abuja. We've gradually become very good friends.

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