10 articles to prepare your trip
Over 4 km in Ouidah, the Slave Route marks in six stages the journey of captives deported from the Gulf of Guinea, from Chacha Square to the Gate of No Return.
With more than 550 species recorded between southern lagoons, central forests, and northern savannas, Benin stands out as a premier ornithological destination in West Africa.
In Ouidah, the Kpassè Zoun sacred forest tells the legend of King Kpassè and shelters the sanctuaries of the voodoo pantheon's deities.
From northern Benin to the Atlantic Ocean, the Mono flows through a UNESCO biosphere reserve, the Dankoli voodoo sanctuary, and the Grand-Popo coastline.
Cascades de Tanougou
In Atacora, northern Benin, Tanougou Waterfalls offer swimming in natural pools, hiking and immersion in Somba country, 20 km from Tanguiéta.
Bouche du Roy
At the mouth of the Mono River, near Grand Popo, Bouche du Roy combines a spectacular estuary, protected mangroves, and the memory of the Atlantic slave trade.
Pobè
On the border with Nigeria, Pobé reveals its sacred forests, Yoruba royal palaces, and local life far from mass tourism. An authentic stop in southern Benin.
Located 250 km from Cotonou, Dankoli fetish, a sacred voodoo tree covered in nails and offerings, tells the legend of King Agadja and three centuries of Beninese spirituality.
Boukoumbé
At the foot of the Atakora, Boukoumbé keeps the Otammari culture and its legendary Tatas Somba alive. An authentic immersion in northern Benin.
Abomey
Former capital of the Kingdom of Dahomey, Abomey preserves its UNESCO-listed royal palaces, bas-reliefs and vodoun heritage. Your guide to visiting.
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