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Cultural Tour in Benin 16 Days/15 Nights (Comfort)

16 days

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Start and end in Cotonou

4.3

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Silver Operator: Across Africa Tours & Travel
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
All Ages Welcome

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Highlights

Explore Ganvie, the largest lake village in Africa
Witness the Guelede dance in the vibrant Cove
Visit the UNESCO-listed Tata Somba villages
Experience the Zangbeto dance and Voodoo rituals
Attend the grand Voodoo festival in Ouidah

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 Arrival in Cotonou
Day 2 Visit Ganvie Village
Day 3 Porto Novo- Dassa Zoumey
Day 4 Hike in Dassa Mountains- Savalou
Day 5 Taneka - Natitingou
Day 6 Somba Villages- Natitingou
Day 7 Visit Nikki
Day 8 A Visit to Abomey
Day 9 Abomey
Day 10 Voodoo Ceremony
Day 11 Grand Popo Experience
Day 12 Ouidah Ceremonies
Day 13 Ouidah Ceremonies
Day 14 Ouidah Ceremonies
Day 15 Ouidah - Cotonou
Day 16 Cotonou City Tour

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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Paradisia Hotel
Hotel
day 1
Résidence Ouadada
Hotel
day 2
TG Hotel
Hotel
day 3
T&F Hotel
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day 4
Totora Hotel
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day 5
Totora Hotel
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day 6
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Hôtel Chez Theo
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day 10
Hôtel Awalé Plage
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day 11
djegba hotel ouidah
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day 12
djegba hotel ouidah
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Paradisia Hotel
Hotel
day 15

Operated by

Across Africa Tours & Travel

4.3

(112 reviews)

Number of tours

359

Age Range

1 to 94 years old

Response time

10 hours

Response rate

96%

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Customer Reviews

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Across Africa Tours & Travel
4.3

Jane
· July 29th, 2025
Such was fun that I'd do over and over again when able to. Perfect services
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Sanjit
· June 17th, 2025
The safari at Kruger was excellent. Great views of zebras, giraffes, a pride of lions, tons of wildebeest, impalas warthog, even rhinos! Dinners were solid and accommodations comfortable! A great experience - highly recommended!!
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Nathalie
· June 5th, 2025
I had the privilege of having Shawn as my tour guide, and he truly made my experience unforgettable. Even though I was the only one on the tour, Shawn’s passion for his job and his deep knowledge of history and culture made it feel like a private, personalized adventure. He went above and beyond to ensure I had a memorable time, offering insightful commentary, answering all my questions, and sharing fascinating stories that brought the destination to life. Shawn's professionalism and enthusiasm were evident from the start, and his dedication to his work shone through in every aspect of the tour. It’s clear that he loves what he does, and that energy made the whole experience even more enjoyable. He made my trip not just memorable, but unforgettable. I highly recommend Shawn for anyone looking to experience an authentic and enriching tour. You won’t be disappointed!
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 283434

Currency
Fr
CFA Franc BCEAO
Benin
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.
Type C
Benin
Type E
Benin
Type F
Benin
Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Benin. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Benin. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Benin. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Benin. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Benin. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Benin. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Benin. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Benin. Ideally 10 days before travel.
Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before November 15th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 15th, 2025, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Across Africa Tours & Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 100 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Across Africa Tours & Travel will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
- The following cards are accepted for "Across Africa Tours & Travel" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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Accessibility
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