Description:
For travelers and adventurers, whether Beninese or foreigners, this first circuit offers a comprehensive experience to discover the historical, cultural, traditional, and architectural aspects of Benin. It encompasses a minimum of 10 days to explore several key cities (Dassa, Natitingou, Ouidah, Abomey, etc.) of Dahomey’s history, as well as some essential sites. Each city will be explored with an excellent personal guide, traveling in a mini-bus or car. Additionally, you will encounter other guides at the destinations specified in the itinerary.
Among the must-visit places and sites, you will explore: the hills of Dassa, the Natitingou museum, the Kota waterfalls in Atacora, the Tata Somba, the Tanongou waterfalls, the Abomey museum and palace, the Python temple, the Slave Route, and the Door of No Return in Ouidah, and more.
Ever seen a Cheetah? Wondered what an underground village looks like? By choosing this circuit, you will have the opportunity to visit Pendjari National Park and encounter a Cheetah, an animal that only exists in Africa or Western Asia. With 3 days dedicated to exploring this park, you’ll get a chance to see all its wildlife (elephants, lions, warthogs, etc.). On the 8th day of the journey, get ready to discover an extraordinary village in Bohicon.
Itinéraire:
- Day 1 / Visit to Dassa and its 41st hill (4 hours drive)
- Day 2 / Natitingou (5 hours drive)
- Day 3 / Hiking in the Atakora chain (4 hours walk)
- Day 4 / Somba Country (2 hours drive)
- Day 5 / Pendjari
- Day 6 / Pendjari
- Day 7 / Pendjari – Tanongou – Natitingou (5 hours drive)
- Day 8 / Natitingou – Taneka – Bohicon (6 hours drive)
- Day 9 / Bohicon – Abomey – Ouidah (3 hours drive)
- Day 10 / Ouidah – Ganvié (4 hours drive)
