5 Days – Discovering the Essence of Benin: From Vibrant Cities to Historic Villages

Discover the Enchanting Charms of Benin: From Coastal Treasures to Cultural Marvels
Benin is one of the most unique and magical places you would visit. Benin has a coastal belt where you can immerse yourself in the culture and history. In our holiday you will explore the Benin port of Cotonou and the fabric market.
Benin has impressive house styles which was home to a once powerful Kingdom of Dahomey which was a powerful force in West Africa.Benin’s culture is one of a kind be sure to find a celebration of each year. The Tofinu people are known for their stilt houses and floating market.

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After your arrival you will be well rested, get a well-rested day, relax and wind down for a pleasant day and dinner in the evening.

DAY 1 & 2
SOUTH OF BENIN COTONOU (economic capital)

Ganvié : Village lacustre, ex-refuge d'esclaves - New African - le Magazine  de L'Afrique
After breakfast we will start the tour the next day the activities here will run through for 2 days. You will be staying at one of our hotels where we will visit ‘GANVIE VILLAGE LACUSTRE’, Bab’s dock island at togbin (fidjrosse beach).
We have also arranged a visit to Independence place: Etoile rouge monument and Martyrs place . In addition we will visit one of the biggest markets in west africa Local market Dantokpa . After this we will enjoy the cuisines at lunch before going to The beautiful Art center Hall des arts and end the day with Cotonou tour by night.

DAY 3 – PORTO –NOVO
Today we will get to enjoy new unique places of Benins such as Da Silva Museum. This museum has lots of history and is one of the oldest ones in Africa. Then we will visit Black river ‘’Rivière noire’’, no words can simply explain this place, butler beauty. In the evening we will go to Old town-Old mosque called ‘’Grande Mosque built by slaves following brazilian architecture’’.

Here we have an excellent opportunity to learn about the misunderstood and miss told traditional culture and most fascinating spectacles of Africa.

DAY 4 – OUIDAH

The Temple of Python in Ouidah | UNSEEN BENINOuidah's Sacred Forest of Kpassè, Benin - Explanders

On Day four we will be heading to the south west of Benin , we will move to a Hotel called ‘’Auberge de Grand-Popo’’ near the sea. This hotel has a beach with a nice view, a swimming pool, and a restaurant. Today we are going to visit some unique royal villages and explore the very interesting dance not to be missed.
In ouidah, Here we are in Slavery historical city our activités will Include ‘ Door of Non return then’ we will head to visit the Temple of Python’s then end with Historical Museum Fondation Zinsou Sacred Forest of Kpasse’.

 

DAY 5 – GRAND-POPO Relaxing day
Our days and activities we will Visit of ‘’Bouche du Roy’’ then Boat ride in Mangrove then proceed to the Process of Coconut oil made and Salt by the locals. Junction of where the sea and night meet, palm oil coconut oil and salt. Best beaches abit like Zanzibar a night there and have lunch there
One hour and half !
In the afternoon you’re free please let us know if you would like us to book a Spa for you, you can use this evening to get souvenirs ready for the trip back to the airport tomorrow morning.

END OF TOUR
Return to Airport
Additionally
If you wish to continue with your Benin’s stay there is a spectacular road tour going to the North of Benin with various stop locations to see please inquire if it is one not to miss.

 

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