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Located in West Africa, Benin is a coastal country with the Atlantic Ocean to the south and the neighboring countries of the Sahel region to the north.
The people of Benin are a people to discover for their legendary hospitality.
Benin has many rich and varied treasures for tourists. |
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There are several types of tourism offered in Benin:
Cultural tourism offers possibilities as extensive as the country itself, through our many museums, royal palaces, traditional religions, songs and dances.
Game tourism and safaris in the national parks and wildlife reserves of the North (Parc de la Pendjari and Parc du W).
Beachfront tourism along the coastline. |
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THE OTAMMARI: The Otamari, also known as ‘Tata Somba’, will invite you to visit their houses and to discover their culture. |
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GANVIE:This is one of the most popular day-trips from Cotonou. Ganvié is a traditional fishing village made of thatched bamboo houses perched on stilts over a lake.
Visitors here travel by motor boat, or pirogues (small wooden boats), which are poled through the lagoon by local guides (for a small fee) and can view the daily life of the town while aboard the pirogues. Women sell fish, fruits and vegetables from the pirogues; or one can see the men returning in boats laden with nets filled with the day’s catch. |
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W NATIONAL PARK: The rainy season is highly recommended to discover the beauty of the green savanna, the birds, and the rivers. If you want to see savage animals, the best time of year is from December to June each year. |
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PORTO-NOVO: Porto Novo, the capital of Benin, is one of its most interesting cities to visit. The city was founded in the 16th century by Portuguese settlers who gave it its name and still retains some of its early colonial charm in certain sections. The city lies between Cotonou and Nigeria, and thus maintains a high level of commercial activity. For tourists, there are a variety of museums, historical attractions, local markets and restaurants. |
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OUIDAH: Ouidah is the ideal destination for travelers interested in a rich history full of religion and slavery. Once Benin’s only port, it was the center of the slave trade in this region and an active commercial town. Today, the practice of Voodoo, Benin’s traditional religion, remains strong, and is one of the main reasons travelers come to Ouidah. |
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PENDJARI NATIONAL PARK: This is one of the highlights of any visit to Benin or the whole of West Africa. You and your guide will seek out over 217 different species of birds and 45 different species of mammals including baboons, lions, elephants, and water buffalo just to name a few. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit one of Benin’s greatest tourist attractions. |
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| source: www.benintourisme.com |
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