About this tour
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.