Togo & Bénin Tours - 8 days
Un voyage immersif de 8 jours à travers le Togo et le Bénin, à la découverte d’une histoire riche, de traditions vibrantes, du patrimoine sacré du vaudou, de royaumes royaux, de paysages côtiers et d’expériences culturelles authentiques d’Afrique de l’Ouest.
Day 1: ARRIVAL AND TRANSFER TO THE HOTEL
Assistance at the airport and transfer to the hotel
Day 2: VISIT OF LOME
Lomé is the capital and largest city of Togo, located on the Atlantic coast, at the far west of the country, near the border with Ghana. It is a major economic, political and cultural center.
The city is renowned for its beaches lined with coconut trees and fine sand, particularly those along the Gulf of Guinea, as well as for its countless bars where much of the population gathers every evening, especially on weekends, to relax before returning to work.
Lomé is also a cultural crossroads where Togolese traditions and influences from other communities blend. The large central market, animated by the famous Nana Benz, houses the magnificent Sacred Heart Junior Cathedral and offers an immersion into local crafts, fresh produce and traditional fabrics.
Lomé is also home to the largest fetish market in West Africa, a high place of the voodoo religion. The city presents a harmonious blend of modernity and colonial heritage, and is distinguished by its festivals and cultural events.
Day 3: Lomé → Ouidah
Ouidah is a historic city located on the Atlantic coast of Benin, about 40 km west of Cotonou.
Among its attractions:
• The Route of Slaves leading to the Door of No Return
• The Portuguese Fort, now a museum tracing the history of the city and the slave trade
• The Temple of Pythons, major religious site of voodoo
Ouidah is an important spiritual center where the annual International Voodoo Festival takes place (2nd Friday of January). It is a place where tragic history, living traditions and spirituality blend.
Day 4: Ouidah → Ganvié → Cotonou
Ganvié, nicknamed “the Venice of Africa”, is a lake village built on Lake Nokoué, near Cotonou.
Features:
• Entirely built on stilts
• Accessible only by dugout canoe
• Traditional houses on water
• Floating markets and ancestral fishing techniques
A unique experience at the heart of Beninese daily life.
Day 5: Cotonou → Porto-Novo → Cotonou
Porto-Novo, political capital of Benin, is located about 30 km east of Cotonou.
Points of interest:
• Royal Palace of Porto-Novo
• Honmé Museum
• Colonial architecture (including the Great Mosque)
A peaceful city, Porto-Novo offers a calmer and more historic face of Benin.
Day 6: Cotonou → Grand-Popo → Lomé
Grand-Popo, 15 km from the Togolese border, captivates with its pristine beaches and natural landscapes, along the Mono River and the Atlantic Ocean.
You can witness the traditional dance of Zangbeto masks, guardians of order according to Beninese tradition.
Day 7: Lomé → Kpalimé
Kpalimé, in the plateau region, is surrounded by green mountains, close to Mount Agou (986 m).
It is renowned for:
• Its waterfalls, including that of Womé
• Its cocoa, coffee and banana plantations
• Its crafts (sculptures, fabrics, pottery)
It is an ideal place for hiking and discovering local life.
Day 8: Kpalimé → Lomé (departure)
Transfer to hotel.
Shopping and day use before departure.
Price per person
6+ people
2,135 €
4-5 people
2,543 €
2-3 people
2,864 €
Your journey starts here
Discover the wonders of Togo and Benin on this 8 day tour combining heritage, nature and authentic local encounters .