7 Days Trip to Benin

Moderate Paced Adventure Family Trip

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Itinerary
- Day 1
  - Arrival in Cotonou
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Arrive in Cotonou and check into the hotel. Take a stroll around the city and visit the Dantokpa Market.
  - Dinner at Chez Clarisse
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Try local dishes like Pate, Akara, and Mawé at Chez Clarisse, a popular restaurant in Cotonou.
- Day 2
  - Visit to Ganvié Village
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Take a boat ride to Ganvié Village, known as the Venice of Africa. Explore the village and learn about the local culture.
  - Lunch at Le Jardin Brésilien
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Have lunch at Le Jardin Brésilien, a restaurant overlooking the sea. Try the grilled fish and plantains.
  - Visit the Royal Palace of Abomey
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Visit the Royal Palace of Abomey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn about the history of the Dahomey Kingdom.
- Day 3
  - Hiking in the Pendjari National Park
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Go on a guided hike in the Pendjari National Park, home to elephants, lions, and other wildlife.
  - Lunch at Hotel Tata Somba
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Enjoy lunch at Hotel Tata Somba, a traditional hotel with a stunning view of the Atakora Mountains. Try the local dish, Tchigan.
  - Visit the Taneka Village
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Visit the Taneka Village and learn about their unique way of life. Try their local brew, Tchoukoutou.
- Day 4
  - Explore Ouidah City
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Explore Ouidah City and visit the Ouidah Museum of History. Walk through the Door of No Return, a symbolic monument of the slave trade.
  - Lunch at Le Jardin des Saveurs
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Have lunch at Le Jardin des Saveurs, a restaurant with a garden view. Try the grilled chicken and beans.
  - Visit the Sacred Forest of Kpasse
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Visit the Sacred Forest of Kpasse, a spiritual site with statues and shrines. Learn about the rituals and beliefs of the locals.
- Day 5
  - Explore Porto-Novo City
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Explore Porto-Novo City and visit the Museum of Ethnography. Take a walk along the beach and watch the sunset.
  - Lunch at Auberge de l'Ange
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Have lunch at Auberge de l'Ange, a restaurant with a garden view. Try the grilled fish and rice.
  - Visit the Musée Honmè
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Visit the Musée Honmè, a museum with a collection of masks and artifacts. Learn about the Fon culture.
- Day 6
  - Visit the W National Park
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Visit the W National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to cheetahs, leopards, and other animals. Go on a safari tour.
  - Lunch at Hotel Pendjari
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Have lunch at Hotel Pendjari, a hotel with a view of the park. Try the grilled meat and vegetables.
  - Visit the Somba Houses of Boukoumbe
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Visit the Somba Houses of Boukoumbe, traditional houses with unique architecture. Learn about the customs and traditions of the Somba people.
- Day 7
  - Relax at Grand Popo Beach
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Relax at Grand Popo Beach and enjoy the sun, sand, and sea. Swim, surf, or just read a book.
  - Lunch at Auberge de Grand Popo
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Have lunch at Auberge de Grand Popo, a restaurant overlooking the beach. Try the grilled fish and vegetables.
  - Departure from Cotonou
    
    4.7 (1000+)
    Depart from Cotonou and say goodbye to Benin.

7 Days Trip to Benin

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Itinerary

Arrival in Cotonou

Dinner at Chez Clarisse

Visit to Ganvié Village

Lunch at Le Jardin Brésilien

Visit the Royal Palace of Abomey

Hiking in the Pendjari National Park

Lunch at Hotel Tata Somba

Visit the Taneka Village

Explore Ouidah City

Lunch at Le Jardin des Saveurs

Visit the Sacred Forest of Kpasse

Explore Porto-Novo City

Lunch at Auberge de l'Ange

Visit the Musée Honmè

Visit the W National Park

Lunch at Hotel Pendjari

Visit the Somba Houses of Boukoumbe

Relax at Grand Popo Beach

Lunch at Auberge de Grand Popo

Departure from Cotonou