From
NZ $11,237

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

16 days
•
Start and end in Cotonou
4.3
108 traveler reviews
Cultural Tour in Benin 16 Days/15 Nights (Comfort) - Across Africa Tours & Travel
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Family
  • Christmas & New Year
Silver Operator
Across Africa Tours & Travel
Guided in English
Age range 2 to 99
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

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

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

Download this tour’s PDF brochure and start tour planning offline

What's Included

Expand All
  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Additional Services

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

    Hotel
    day 4

  • Totora Hotel

    Hotel
    day 5

  • Totora Hotel

    Hotel
    day 6

  • Kobourou City Hotel

    Hotel
    day 7

  • L'auberge d'Abomey

    Hotel
    Days 8, 9

  • Hôtel Chez Theo

    Hotel
    day 10

  • Hôtel Awalé Plage

    Hotel
    day 11

  • djegba hotel ouidah

    Hotel
    day 12

  • djegba hotel ouidah

    Hotel
    Days 13, 14

  • Paradisia Hotel

    Hotel
    day 15

Operated by

Across Africa Tours & Travel

4.3
(108 reviews)
This operator has good review ratings and responds to all enquiries

Number of tours

351

Age Range

1 to 94 years old

Response time

12 hours

Response rate

84%

We provide unforgettable services to explore and discover Africa with...

Read more

Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Customer Reviews

  • Roberto
    · April 23rd, 2025
    I enjoyed this tour from the beginning till the end. Shawn, my guide and driver, was always on time, he was very friendly and extremely helpful. The rooms and lodges met all my expectations: clean, spacious, comfortable, and very eco-friendly. The food was delicious and healthy and the restaurant service was spectacular. The landscapes that you see driving from Windhoek to Sossusvlei are breathtaking. You will have many opportunities to take memorable pictures.The next day, you can climb one of the highest dunes on Earth, Big Daddy. Dune 45 is a great option if you want a less challenging climbing. This is a must do. Swakopmund, a coast town, offers you plenty of activities. You can walk around town and enjoy the seaside, restaurants and stores in the area. Since I like adrenaline and intensity, Shawn booked two optional activities, sky diving and the sandwich harbor tour.That was amazing!!!!! I spent the last two days in Etosha. The biodiversity that you will see during the visit to Etosha National Park will blow your mind away. If you don't have enough time and you want to see and explore Namibia, this is the right tour for vou.
    Show more
  • haley
    · January 19th, 2025
    We did 5 days in Namibia; from Windhoek to the desert to the coast and then to Etosha. It was a lot of travel in the car, but the sights were totally worth the ride. Our guide Shawn was incredible. He made the trip magical. He is well connected, knowledgable, and truly cares about giving guests the experiences they dream of.
    Show more
  • Dominick
    · January 12th, 2025
    This tour was the perfect way to experience Madagascar. It truly is an amazing and unique country. The roads are difficult to navigate but my driver (Pierre) did a great job. The Itinerary was exciting and full of once in a lifetime moments. My tour guide Tahiry took care of everything and was knowledgeable, and informative. I really couldn't ask for better lodgings or meals as we moved from destination to destination. There were a few stops at local artisans that I like better than others, but I was happy they were all included in my tour.
    Show more

Dates & Availability

16 days
Cultural Tour in Benin 16 Days/15 Nights (Comfort)
From Cotonou to Cotonou

Why book with TourRadar?

    • Trusted and vetted operators
    • Rated excellent on
    • Best price guarantee
    • 24/7 customer support
    • Earn $150 in travel credits
    • Free eSim with every purchase

    To protect your payment and ensure your booking will be processed in Australia, never transfer or communicate outside of the TourRadar website or app.

More benefits
Select a departure month
  • Upcoming departures
  • June 2025
  • July 2025
  • August 2025
  • September 2025
  • October 2025
  • November 2025
  • December 2025
  • January 2026
Select The Travel Month

Upcoming departures
  • From Friday
    6 Jun, 2025
    To Saturday
    21 Jun, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,236
  • From Saturday
    7 Jun, 2025
    To Sunday
    22 Jun, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,236
  • From Sunday
    8 Jun, 2025
    To Monday
    23 Jun, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,236
  • From Monday
    9 Jun, 2025
    To Tuesday
    24 Jun, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,236
  • From Tuesday
    10 Jun, 2025
    To Wednesday
    25 Jun, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,236
  • From Wednesday
    11 Jun, 2025
    To Thursday
    26 Jun, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,236
  • From Thursday
    12 Jun, 2025
    To Friday
    27 Jun, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,236
  • From Friday
    13 Jun, 2025
    To Saturday
    28 Jun, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,236
  • From Saturday
    14 Jun, 2025
    To Sunday
    29 Jun, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,236
  • From Sunday
    15 Jun, 2025
    To Monday
    30 Jun, 2025
    English
    Multiple Room Types
    From:
    $11,236
From
NZ $11,237
Find this price
Save and compare this adventure
Payment plan $3,415 now + easy payments of $996 Learn More

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:
Can’t find the answer to your question?
Reach out to the experts at Across Africa Tours & Travel with your enquiry, they usually respond within 12 hours.

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 September 11th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 11th, 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.
  • Cancellation Policy
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.
  • People also viewed

Similar Tours

Keep Exploring Benin