Best Benin Explorer 9Days / 8Nights

After breakfast, we will depart to Drabo in Abomey Calavi, a managed forest where we will observe the Red-bellied monkey. The sanctuary is home to many threatened forest plant species in Benin. In the afternoon you will drive back to Cotonou for lunch. Later we will go to Porto Novo in “Jardin des Plantes” where we will see another kind of monkey. Overnight will be at Hotel Du Lac or similar.

After breakfast, meet the guide at the hotel lobby, today you will visit Gnanhouizounmè sacred forest, a dense flooded forest that is the refuge of a variety of wildlife species. Here you will have an up-close with a Red-bellied monkey, Tantalus Monkey, and Mona monkey. You’ll have the chance to discover the circuit “Wogboto”, the culture of Wémènou, the village history, and daily activities of the locals such as fishing, basket weaving, and agriculture. You will have a chance at the amazing architecture of the houses in Gnanhouizounmè. Dinner and night Gnanhouizounmè hotel or similar.

Today after your breakfast, you will visit the forest to watch the dining routine of the Monkey as you get entertained. You will brag a quick lunch before proceeding to Kikélé located in west Benin. You will have a detour at the sacred forest where you will see different species of wildlife. Continue with the drive arriving at Kikélé in the late evening. Overnight at Kikélé Guest House

After breakfast, we’ll explore the village to learn about its history and culture. We will immerse the green forest to admire the rich fauna and flora where you will have an opportunity to observe the tame White thighed colobus, a majestic monkey where the local people consider as their ancestors. The Mona monkey could be also seen in the forest if we are lucky. You will also learn will learn about several plants used by the locals as traditional medicine. Dinner and Overnight at Kekeli Guest House.

After breakfast depart to Natitingou located in the northwest of Benin. This a long way of driving but with several detours and beautiful vegetation on the road. You will stop at Fulani villages to learn about the culture and history of the Fula people and to have a quick lunch. In the afternoon we will arrive at Natitingou and visit the regional museum. Overnight at the hotel ToTora.

After breakfast drive to Pendjari National Park, one of the most important animal reserves in West-Africa and a Unesco heritage. Upon arrival, you will have a game to have an up-close with lions, elephants, antelopes, warthogs, buffalos, and much more. Dinner and overnight will be at Pendjari camp

Today after breakfast you will have an early game drive for another animal experience and back to the camp for launch. In the afternoon you will visit the waterfall where you can swim and relax. before the sunset, you will leave the wild and back to Natitingou. Overnight at Hotel TOtora

After breakfast, l drive to Boukombe to visit Tata Somba and Otammari people that have a very interesting culture. when a member of the group turns 10, they make hundreds of scars on their face called “tchoudanfas” using a thin blade. You will have lunch as you learn about their culture and history. In the afternoon we will drive to Taneka for the traditional dance of excision. Overnight at Teneka hotel

Today in the morning you will embark on a hiking adventure to discover old Taneka villages located on a mountain. The villages are made of roundhouses covered with conical roofs protected at their top by terra cotta pots. You will learn the history and culture of this ethnic group. In the mid-morning will go back to the hotel for early breakfast. We will drive back to Cotonou where you will be dropped at the hotel or at the airport.