Would any of these dates coincide with the Benin Voodoo festival ? I am curious to see if that wuold be able to be done.

The Benin voodoo starts on January 10, 2023. With us you'll discover Benin with the locals. I'm your local travel advisor and we designed this tour to show you the best of our region!

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Voodoo Festivals and culture 9Days / 8Nights

9 days

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Start and end in Cotonou

3.5

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Across Africa tour: different hotel that you send in schedule so bad reputation for tour radar very important.
Mehmet Serdar, traveled in January
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Operator: Across Africa Tours & Travel
Festival & Events: Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 8
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Cotonou
Start point
Cotonou, Littoral, Benin (Airport/ Accommodation )
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel du Lac in Cotonou or similar )
Day 2
Cotonou and Ganvie
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel du Lac in Cotonou or similar )
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Guided city exploration of Cotonou
- Visit Dantokpa market
- Visit fetish stores
- Tour to Ganvie
- Water channels tour
- Meet Tofí families and learn about their culture
Landmarks
Dantokpa Market
Ganvie
Lake Nokoué
Day 3
Ouidah Voodoo Festival
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Diaspora Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Guided tour of Ouidah Voodoo Festival
- Voodoo devotee guide experience
- Witness traditional dances and ceremonies
- Observe ritual performances and spiritual activities
- Dinner
- Traditional drum performances
Landmarks
Ouidah
Day 4
Ouidah and Lake Ahémé
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Chez Theo or similar )
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Guided visits in Ouidah
- Travel to Lake Ahémé
- Voodoo spiritual experiences
- Witness ritual ceremonies and dances
- Visit High Priest of Bopa and his temple
- Learn about animistic traditions
Landmarks
Lake Ahémé
Day 5
Abomey
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Sun city hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Stop at Bohicon fetish market
- Visit Abomey city
- Watch traditional dances in neighborhoods
Optional Activities
- Visit Royal Palace
- Visit art museum
Landmarks
Abomey
Bohicon Fetish Market
Royal Palace of Abomey
Day 6
Agonlin Mounts
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic with local communities), Dinner (Family dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel TG. HB or similar )
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Travel through Agonlin region
- Picnic with Fon farmers and Fulani nomads
- Guided walking excursion through villages
- Explore local landscapes
- Family dinner
- Cultural interaction and learning
Landmarks
Agonlin Mounts
Day 7
Holi Tribal Region and Porto Novo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic sandwich in village)
Accommodation
Hotel (Songhay Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Breakfast at 7am
- Exploration of Holi tribal villages
- Village market visits
- Picnic lunch in village
- Rural cultural experiences
- Travel to Porto Novo
- Morning walk through Afro-Brazilian neighborhood
- Visit Portuguese trader descendant houses
- Walk through narrow streets
- Visit central mosque
- Visit traditional ruler Toffa King
Optional Activities
- Visit markets (depending on day availability)
Landmarks
Holi Tribal Region
Porto Novo
Central Mosque of Porto Novo
Day 8
Porto Novo Yoruba Culture
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Songhay Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit drum market
- Visit Black River
- Exploration of Yoruba villages
- Introduction to Nigerian and Yoruba rhythms
- Visit Yoruba dance master
- Cultural conversation and learning
Landmarks
Drum Market of Porto Novo
Black River
Yoruba Villages
Day 9
Departure from Cotonou
End point
Cotonou, Littoral, Benin (Airport/ Accommodation in Cotonou)
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Shopping at markets and malls
- Traditional dinner

Landmarks
Dantokpa Market
Ganvie
Lake Nokoué

Landmarks
Ouidah

Landmarks
Lake Ahémé

Landmarks
Abomey
Bohicon Fetish Market
Royal Palace of Abomey

Landmarks
Agonlin Mounts

Landmarks
Holi Tribal Region
Porto Novo
Central Mosque of Porto Novo

Landmarks
Drum Market of Porto Novo
Black River
Yoruba Villages

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Guide
Meals
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Hotel du Lac in Cotonou or similar
Hotel
Days 1, 2
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Hotel Diaspora Hotel or similar
Hotel
day 3
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Hotel Chez Theo or similar
Hotel
day 4
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day 5
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Hotel TG. HB or similar
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day 6
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Songhay Hotel or similar
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Days 7, 8
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3.5

Overall rating based on 2 Reviews

Itinerary
3.0
Transport
4.0
Guide
4.0
Accommodation
2.0
Food
3.0
Tour Operator
4.2

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Mehmet Serdar
January 30th, 2026
4
guıde= excellent drıver=excellent across afrıca tour : different hotel that you send ın schedule so bad reputatıon...
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Traveled in January 2026
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Gini
January 17th, 2026
3
The hotels we were placed varied. Blu Azur First day breakfast was cold so I only had coffee. Water pressure...
The hotels we were placed varied. Blu Azur First day breakfast was cold so I only had coffee. Water pressure terrible in the room was terrible and very difficult to rinse soap off body. Very difficult to wash my hair. Only cold water. Location was in a run down area and did not feel safe. Roaches in the room. Dinner was not good. The staff were all eating when I got there. Had to use Google Translate and they brought me the wrong food. Brought the right one after I complained. Had to keep going to ask for more beverages. Acted like I wasn't there. Second day I had bread and fruit and hot eggs for breakfast which was decent. Third day at 715 restaurant and office still closed when I was told breakfast was at 7. Got grease laden eggs, croissant and danish. Couldn't eat it. AC didn't work well especially at night. Staff didn't speak English and not friendly. Actually ignored you. Got moved to Canelya by the beach. Very nice. Great location. Clean, smelled good, very large room, Netflix, wonderful water pressure with hot water. Breakfast was juice, coffee, bread, fruit and cakes but was very good. Comfortable beds. Spoke English and staff was very friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend this hotel. Bois Vert hotel in Abomey. Basic hotel breakfast was bad. Ants in rooms and not as clean as I would like. Had bad smell. Fair. Far from anything. Morada Lodge Cove. Very modern and clean. Smells fabulous. I had spaghetti bolognese and was very good. Reasonable prices. They need hooks to hang clothing and some place to open luggage. No wardrobes. A simple luggage rack would do. Hot water and excellent water pressure. Had a pool, but we arrived late and left in the morning so could not take advantage of the pool. Would definitely recommend. Freedom Palace in Porto Novo is outdated. Roaches in the room. Light stayed on shining in my face, my guess it was an emergency light. Hit my head on Shower faucet when sitting down on toilet. Bathroom had very bad design. Very noisy on a main road. No hot water. Felt gross all day. Not a great way to end my stay in Benin. My guide was not waiting for me at the airport with a sign as promised. I had no idea which hotel I was going to be in. Someone local had to log me into their WiFi to get a message from my guide. Not a warm welcoming feeling.Show more
Traveled in January 2026

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Asked on November 20th, 2022
Would any of these dates coincide with the Benin Voodoo festival ? I am curious to see if that wuold be able to be done.
Tour Details
- Across Africa Tours & TravelOperator•Written November 2022
  The Benin voodoo starts on January 10, 2023. With us you'll discover Benin with the locals. I'm your local travel advisor and we designed this tour to show you the best of our region!

From

US $1,895 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

Plan your adventure:

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Benin. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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- Cholera - Recommended for Benin. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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- Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Benin. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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Voodoo Festivals and culture 9Days / 8Nights

Itinerary

Arrival in Cotonou

Cotonou and Ganvie

Included Activities

Ouidah Voodoo Festival

Included Activities

Ouidah and Lake Ahémé

Included Activities

Abomey

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Agonlin Mounts

Included Activities

Holi Tribal Region and Porto Novo

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Porto Novo Yoruba Culture

Included Activities

Departure from Cotonou

Included Activities

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