Tours and Holidays in Benin
Togo and Benin are perhaps the most rewarding countries in West Africa to visit – small, compact and with a wealth of amazing attractions that redefine the notions of both culture shock and adventure. Undiscovered Destinations offers group tours and private tailor made holidays to these fascinating nations, rich with intriguing cultures and traditional customs. Togo and Benin offer the visitor the chance to witness voodoo ceremonies in remote villages, to wander through glorious old colonial towns and to stay in remote Somba villages with strong and ancient traditions and incredible architecture. Add to this the chance to see some of West Africa’s most amazing wildlife, including lions, elephants and buffalo on a safari in Pendjari National Park, and you know that this is an adventure holiday with a difference. Delve into the secrets of Togo and Benin with Undiscovered Destinations.
Ouidah Voodoo Festival
Style: TravellerCultural discovery away from the crowdsDuration: 12 days
Type: GroupSmall group tours with a maximum of 12 travellers
Travel through the heart of West Africa in a journey through its astounding cultural diversity. Explore the region's colonial heritage at Axim and Elmina, see the amazing houses of the Tamberma people in Togo and visit the Ouidah voodoo festival, where followers of this traditional religion perform rituals and ceremonies that are unlike anything you will have seen before. This is Africa at its best.
Togo and Benin - Land of Voodoo
Style: TravellerCultural discovery away from the crowdsDuration: 15 days
Type: GroupSmall group tours with a maximum of 12 travellers
Witness voodoo ceremonies that will take your breath away and wander through the delightful old colonial towns of Porto Novo and Ouidah. Explore the fortified villages of the Somba and meet the reclusive Taneka people, one of Africa's most intriguing tribes, before searching for wildlife in the stunning Pendjari National Park - one of the best places in West Africa for elephant, lion, buffalo and much more.
