Combining the three cities offers historical and cultural variety through this trip. Benin is a former slave coast of sad memory. An authentic ancestral culture, of Nigerian origin contrasted by modernity. Animism and ancestor worship are part of daily life here. As you cross Benin, …
Porto-Novo is known for its colonial buildings like the Brazilian-style Grand Mosque, which was once a church. The ethnographic museum exhibits musical instruments, costumes and ceremonial masks. The da Silva Museum traces the history of Benin and pays homage to Afro-Brazilian culture. Just to the …
Abomey is the former capital of the kingdom of Dahomey. Founded according to tradition, the history of this kingdom probably has mysterious origins. This remarkably organized military kingdom extended towards the coastal zone for the trafficking of arms and slaves. Itinerary : Cotonou-Abomey-Cotonou Duration : 2 days …
Ouidah is known for its role in the Atlantic slave trade. The Slave Route, a path along which slaves were taken to join ships, is lined with monuments and leads to the “Gate of No Return”, a memorial arch on the waterfront. The Ouidah History …
Sharpen your senses and revitalize your mood, on the beaches of Cotonou, Grand-popo… Itinerary : Cotonou-Ganvié-Grand-Popo-Cotonou Duration : 2 days / 1 night Rates per person : Services included : Transport, accommodation, catering, visits, clay bath
