About this trip
Five days in Benin taking in royal history, a lagoon village built on stilts, and the coastal town where the transatlantic slave trade left its mark. This is a country with its own rhythm, and the trip moves through it at a steady clip.
Expect a mix of culture and hands-on moments — trying local dishes like fried beans and yams, paddling across a lagoon, and standing in the temple where pythons are kept as sacred animals. It's fully guided throughout, with a private group setup that suits families or those who'd rather not join a bigger crowd.
What you'll do
- Visit the Royal Palaces of Abomey
- Explore Ganvié, the stilt village built on Lake Nokoué
- See the Python Temple in Ouidah
- Walk the Slave Route to the Door of No Return
- Paddle across the lagoon by canoe
- Try local dishes including fried beans and yams
- Private and fully guided, so the pace can flex to suit your group
- Five days covers a lot of ground — plan for a full itinerary each day
- Suits families and small private groups rather than solo travellers looking to join others
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cotonou · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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