Day 3,4 - Abomey's palace and a subterrain village

The next day we visit the Songhai Center, an institution that exists to contribute to the development of Africa through the creation of green rural cities.

After the visit we take the road to Abomey, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Dahomey. In the nearby town of Bohicon, we visit an underground village, before returning to Abomey, where we can visit a real queen's palace with a chance to see the demonstrations with the queen.

The next day we visit the royal palace of Abomey before going out to Dassa where, on arrival, a visit of the village and the cave of the Virgin Mary awaits us.

Day 2 - Voodoo in Porto-Novo and the Black River 

After this first night on the African continent, we take the short drive to Porto-Novo.

There, a busy day awaits us. We visit the center of Ouadada where we learn everything about voodoo and visit the voodoo temples.

We take the canoe (pirogue) to Adjarra on the mysterious Black River with a tropical and marshy atmosphere.

We return to Porto-Novo for a visit to the market and the old colonial town with its ancient mosque.

Tonight we sleep Porto-Novo.

Day 5 - the hills of Dassa

After sleeping in Dassa we will hike the famous Dassa hills.

Then a long drive to Parakou awaits us, but rest assured, we will take a break in some villages along the way.

It is in Parakou that we spend the night.

Day 11  - Tata Somba

In the morning we visit the Tata village with a small hike. We visit budding jewelry makers and transformers of shea butter. We end with a festive evening with traditional dances before sleeping in Boukombe

Days 14,15: Kpalimé and mount Kloto

We visit the Nengbeto dam and after that we set route for Kpalimé where we will spend 2 nights.

In the morning we hike Mount Kloto with views of Ghana before returning for a city tour.

In the afternoon we have a date with a waterfall and the fields of coffee, cocoa, and palm with the opprtunity to taste the palm wine extract

Day 18 - Togoville

The next day we take the canoe to visit Togoville, our last excursion in Togo.

After the visit, we return to Benin, crossing the Illakondji border on the coast.

We arrive at Grand-Popo, where, depending on our arrival time, we can see the retrieval of the fishing nets.

In any ca we can relax on the beach, before a night visit to a village market.

Days 8,9,10 - Pendjari Park Safari

The trip continues with a visit to Yaaba and Taneka villages.

We take the road to sleep in Tanoungou, where we visit the waterfalls.

We get up early for our safari in the impressive Pendjari Park. We will have a picnic at Mare Bali while spotting the rhinos before settling at the hotel Pendjari.

At nightfall we set out for another drive through the park. The chances of seeing lions and leopards are greatest at this time.

The next day we leave the hotel to do the last tour of the park before returning to Tata Somba country  where we spend the night on the rooftop.

Days 12,13 - Togo: Kara and Atakpamé

Today we cross the border with Togo en route to Kara.

On the way we visit Tata Tamberma in Kante.

We sleep in Kara and in the morning a city tour and blacksmiths await us.

We also visit the new market where you can buy the products of the blacksmiths.

We drive to Atakpamé for a hillside walk and we spend the night there..

Days 16,17 - mount Agou, Lomé and  Lake Togo 

We finish the sportive part of the trip with a hike on Mount Agou while corssing sevaral mountain villages.

Our legs can rest on the road to Lomé, capital of Togo, where we sleep in Lomé-Plage.

We get up very early in the morning for a visit to the fishing port, when fishermen return with their canoes.

After that  we visit the big market of Lomé as well as the cathedral of Lomé.

We spend the night on the short Lake Togo.

Days 20,21 - Possotomé and Ouidah, the slave route

Our last excursion by canoe takes us to Lake Ahémé with its fishermen.

On our way to Ouidah, we take the time to stop at Zé to visit the potteries market.

At the beach of Ouidah we can rest a little before retiring for the night.

The morning is the perfect time to go for a two hour walk on the Slave Route with its different stages. A local guide will explain all the perils  slaves had to endure.

Day 19  - Grand-Popo and the Bouche du Roi

Today, we take another trip with the canoe, this time on the lagoon in the direction of the Bouche du Roi (Mouth of the King).

Along the way, we visit a mangrove and a small "salt village" where locals produce salt from the salt water of the lagoon.

On the beach we visit the marine turtle protection association before leaving for Possotomé.

Day 22 - the return

Today, our schedule depends on your flight hours.

If we have time we visit the craft market in Cotonou and the Gahi market for healthy foods: nuts, peanuts, mangoes, pineapples ... and all other Beninese products.

Then we get you ready for your flight, after an incredible journey.

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