A diverse journey through Benin and Togo offering traditional ceremonies, remote villages, varied landscapes and elaborate costumes. Gain an insight into two West African countries rarely visited by tourists and where the arrival of strangers is an event. The voodoo departure festival is offered in January marking the start of Benin's vibrant festival season. Diverse landscapes - Travel from the Gulf of Guinea to the arid north travelling through the green central belt. Ganvie - Explore the inland lake and spend a night in a stilt village. Village Life - See traditional life up close, meet a village chief and pass through local markets. Voodoo - A unique chance to witness these intriguing and esoteric rituals.
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General information
Tour ID124421
Tour length14days
LanguageEnglish
Group size16
Age range16 - 85
Operated by
Explore!
Starting point
01 rue 20 bkp, Lomé, Togo
Hotel Napoleon Lagune, Hotel Reception
11:00
End point
01 rue 20 bkp, Lomé, Togo
Hotel Napoleon Lagune, Hotel reception
09:00
Itinerary
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Day 1: Join trip in Lome
Day 2: Lome city tour drive to Kpalime, visit the centre of artisans.
Day 3: Guided butterfly walk in the countryside. Continue to Sokode to witness a elaborate fire dance
Day 4: Drive to the Bassar region. Visit the clay houses and learn about the iron production
Day 5: Visit the Tamberma people in the Atakora mountains and the blacksmiths of the Kabye region
Day 6: Travel into Benin, visit the remote village of Taneka, continue to Natittingou
Day 7: Drive south to Dassa stopping en route to meet the Fulani people and witness a Dankoli shrine
Day 8: Visit the town of Dassa and Abomey
Day 9: See the incredible Egun and Gelede mask ceremonies
Day 10: Travel to incredible stilt village of Ganvie to spend a night in a stilt guesthouse
Day 11: Visit Cotonou, the capital of Benin and Ouidah, the spiritual home of Voodoo drive to Grand Popo
Day 12: Benin coast, Mono river estuary and Zangbeto dancing mask ceremony
Day 13: Return into Togo, visit Aneho, continue to Lome