Colours, Tradition, Vodoun and Dance in Benin

10 Days / 9 Nights
Max People : 23
Jan 18’ - Dec 21'
Min Age : 12+
Pickup: Airport

Enjoy African life under a warm sun, immerse yourself in a surprising nature by the lake or the ocean, with mangroves and coconut trees, discover the rituals and customs of voodoo, meet different men and women, but similar, take the time to live…

But also to capture the movements, the sounds and the colors by the outfits of the vodoun adepts, participated in the customary atmosphere as the initiates …

We create our journey in an African frame and rhythm, in accordance with our sensitivity and in tune with the populations encountered.

We dedicate the morning to the discovery of places and villagers with varied evenings.

Departure & Return Location

International Airport “Cardinal Bernardin Gantin” (Google Map)

Departure Time

3 Hours Before Flight Time

Bedroom

Available

Bathroom

Available

Price Includes

Transport along the circuit
The meals mentioned in the programme
Accommodation
The visits mentioned in the programme
Mineral water at the table
Local guide

Price Excludes

The plane ticket
Personal expenses
Beverages (excluding mineral water)
Suggested excursions or excursions not mentioned in the program
Meals not included in the program
Insurance or international assistance

Photos

Itinerary

Day 1ARRIVAL IN COTONOU

Arrived in the evening at Bernardin Gantin Cotonou International Airport.

Welcome by a member of NewAge Travel Tour.

Transfer to hotel, dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 2COTONOU - ZINVIÉ - COTONOU

Breakfast.

We begin with a cultural immersion: a short introduction by the guide on the history of Benin, its different ethnic groups, practical gestures and essential to respect the customs and customs of Benin for a good understanding with the local population.

Then we go to the bank to change the money.

Transfer to Zinvié. Visit and fish feeding activities at the Pantodon Aquacole Farm located in the bottom of a wet valley (the Sitatunga Valley), 1.5 km from the city center of Zinvié, in the village of Kpotomey.

With a total surface area of 2 ha, the farm is a space dedicated to the production of catfish, tilapia and ornamental fish. It also organises training, demonstrations and encourages experimentation. It is managed in an integrated manner and involves the population in its local development.

Activities proposed by the farm: canoe in the heart of swamps, observation of fauna and flora.

Return to Cotonou.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3COTONOU - OUIDAH

Breakfast.

Transfer to Ouidah the capital of the Vodoun cult.

Visit of the museum housed in the former Portuguese fort. Lunch, we then travel the slave route to the gate of the “Non Retour” classified world heritage by UNESCO.

The Djessinou circuit takes us to the heart of the salt village.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4OUIDAH

Breakfast, participation in preparations for the feast of traditional religions and cults.

Visit of the premises of the supreme leader of the endogenous cults and traditions (Daagbo Hounon), of the temple of the pythons and the sacred forest of Kpassè.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5OUIDAH - VODUN PARTY

Breakfast. Day of events.

The day will be dedicated to the discovery of Vodun traditions and cultures. January 10 is a holiday in Benin. And this, since 1992, under the impetus of the former Beninese President, Nicéphore Soglo.

Celebrating this day was a decisive step in rehabilitating the voodoo cult, a religion like any other for its followers. That of the vast majority of Beninese and a large part of the African diaspora. We will attend dances and rituals at the beach of Ouidah.

Return in the evening to the hotel dinner and night.

Day 6OUIDAH - POSSOTOMÈ

Breakfast, departure for Possotomè on the shores of Lake Ahémé.

Lunch.

Afternoon, tradition and culture to discover the picturesque villages, sacred forests with the point of fall the barter market of Séhomi.

Dinner at the campsite at Préfet and night at the cottage of Possotomè.

Day 7POSSOTOMÈ

Breakfast made with the care of Leon.

The circuit along the water takes us to the calm waters of Lake Ahémè where the ecoguide explains the different fishing techniques and tells us the story of the only hippopotamus in the lake.

Lunch. Afternoon relaxation.

Dinner at the Prefect and night at the Gîte.

Day 8POSSOTOMÈ - AVLO

Breakfast, cape on Avlo located between the ocean and the river.

Lunch.

We will do the Tradition and Culture tour that takes us to the heart of the village of Avlo beach, to know its history with the cult vodoun.

Dinner and overnight at the eco-lodge.

Day 9AVLO

Breakfast, departure for the Mouth of Roy, place where the river Mono flows into the Atlantic Ocean.

Possibility of swimming on the other side of the river.

Lunch under the huts of the Lodge. Relaxation by the sea.

Dinner and overnight at the eco-lodge.

Day 10AVLO - COTONOU - DEPARTURE

Breakfast, we attend the ritual of returning fishing.

Lunch and travel back to Cotonou.

Visit of the Zinsou Foundation and the CPA to buy souvenirs of our stay in Benin. Hotel room available for showers.

Dinner and transfer to the airport.

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On tour, please note that scheduled internal flights have a baggage restriction of 33 lbs per person. We recommend soft carrying baggage. Baggage and personal effects remain at the owner’s risk throughout the tour. NewAge Travel and associated companies shall not be liable for any losses or damage to baggage and personal effects as a result of negligence by airport baggage agents, hotel staff or other personnel not employed by NewAge Travel and associated companies, including but not limited to airlines, courier services, cargo staff, and the like. One average sized suitcase will be carried on safari, however, passengers, who will be travelling by light aircraft on safari must carry medium sized soft luggage or duffel bags when flying sectors in small light aircraft which have limited space for baggage and a weight restriction to be advised. City hotels do store luggage for guests while they are out on tour/safari.

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