Benin, officially the Republic of Benin and formerly Dahomey, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east, and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. The capital of Benin is Porto-Novo, but the seat of government is in Cotonou, the country's largest city and economic capital. The official language of Benin is French. However, indigenous languages such as Fon…
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Discover the cultural heartbeat of Cotonou on this private half-day tour designed for those seeking an in-depth experience of Benin’s capital. Begin at Fondation Zinsou, where modern African art showcases the region’s creativity. Navigate the lively Dantokpa Market, West Africa’s largest open-air market, bursting with vibrant fabrics and crafts. A brief stop at Place de l’Étoile Rouge reveals the…
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This is the Slave Route walked with people who belong to it, not read off a panel. Your guide is from Ouidah's Vodun world and has led heritage groups here for over ten years: you enter the Kpasse sacred forest and the Temple of Pythons with someone the priests know, and you walk the four kilometres to the Door of No Return in the order the deported actually walked it - auction square, Portuguese…
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A guided and respectful immersion to understand the history of trafficking in Ouidah. Accompanied by a local Guide, you will discover the major places of memory – from the Temple of Pythons to the Slave Route and the Gate of No Return – with organized transport from Cotonou and a human approach, far from the classic visits.
Three faces of Benin, one day to start understanding it. From Cotonou to Ouidah, up to the lakeside city of Ganvié, Kiblistours offers you a guided discovery where history, heritage, and daily life meet. In Cotonou, discover the Amazon Monument, a symbol of the heritage of the warrior women of Dahomey, and immortalize this first step. In Ouidah, walk the Route of the Slaves and discover the histo…
Benin Solidarity Trips as a solidarity tourism structure born of the union of young Beninese, the diaspora and the interior of the country, with the objective of making discover Benin and Africa in an authentic, responsible and solidarity.
