Will we actually be able to participate in the voodoo festival during the scheduled tour dates offerred?

The opening ceremony the 'grand ceremony of Ouidah is on Jan 10. However the pre ceremonies start from January. To participate in Voodoo you need to arrive of 8,9,10

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Voodoo Festival in Ouidah 4Days / 3Nights

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Start and end in Cotonou

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cotonou to Ouidah
Start point
Cotonou, Littoral, Benin (Accommodation )
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Diaspora Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit sacred forest in Ouidah
- Learn about voodoo history and spiritual life
- Visit python temple
- View and photograph live pythons
- Witness voodoo festival celebrations and dances
- Observe voodoo ceremonies and sacrifices
Landmarks
Sacred Forest
Python Temple
Day 2
Ouidah to Grand Popo
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Popo Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Attend voodoo ceremony in sacred forest
- Witness animal sacrifices
- Participate in party and celebrations
- Watch traditional dances
- Enjoy local entertainment
Landmarks
Sacred Forest
Day 3
Gbecon to Ouidah
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Grand Popo Hotel or similar )
Included Activities
- Rowing boat excursion through mangroves
- Visit Gbecon village
- Visit Hievea village
- Visit La Bouche du Roi beach
- Visit salt island
- Attend private voodoo ceremony
- Visit voodoo temple
- Meet voodoo priest HEBIOSSO
Landmarks
Gbecon
Hievea
La Bouche du Roi
Salt Island
Voodoo Temple
Day 4
Calavi to Ganvie to Ouidah
End point
Cotonou, Littoral, Benin (Accommodation/airport)
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Attend divination session with African oracle (FA)
- Visit Ganvie stilt village
- Observe local life on the water
Landmarks
Ganvie

Landmarks
Sacred Forest
Python Temple

Landmarks
Sacred Forest

Landmarks
Gbecon
Hievea
La Bouche du Roi
Salt Island
Voodoo Temple

Landmarks
Ganvie

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Reviews from other tours by Across Africa Tours & Travel

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Mehmet
January 30th, 2026
4.0
guıde= excellent drıver=excellent across afrıca tour : different hotel that you send ın schedule so bad reputatıon...
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Piet
January 8th, 2026
4.0
Review of my trip through Gambia and Senegal from December 23, 2025 to January 01, 2026 I was picked up on time by...
Review of my trip through Gambia and Senegal from December 23, 2025 to January 01, 2026 I was picked up on time by guide and driver Mr. Ansu Jawara who accompanied me excellently throughout the 10-day trip. He was a very enthusiastic birdwatcher and because of his knowledge he was called '"Professor" by colleagues. He was happy to have me as a photographer because he was in the process of setting up a Website and many fine photos I took he may use for this. Where internet was not available I was able to share my phone with him. I had not managed to activate the E-sim of TourRadar. The accommodations were adequate by African standards, except for the two nights in Senegal where the accommodations looked neglected and electricity was not always available. Not even a chair was available in the cabin. The food was good there, by the way, as well as at other locations. Twice the guide himself had arranged a picnic lunch and it tasted excellent. He also always had plenty of bottles of water in the car. The excursions were of a high standard where the guide managed to find many interesting local places. One serious drawback was the quality of the approx 25 year old Peugeot 206. It showed serious starting problems where the car had to be pushed five times with assistance. Along the way a shock absorber was rattled loose after which the car made an uncontrolled movement. After repairs we were able to continue. On the last day the alternator was replaced, but it did not work so we ended up with a dead battery. After contacting the office, the car was exchanged by a Mercedes so that I was dropped off at Banjul airport on time. Unfortunately, due to weather conditions there, the flight to Schiphol was cancelled and we were put up in Hotel Relax. With luck, I was able to fly back to Schiphol the next day. All's well that ends well of this fantastic trip. Kind regards, Piet KramerShow more

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Asked on November 8th, 2025
Will we actually be able to participate in the voodoo festival during the scheduled tour dates offerred?
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- Across Africa Tours & TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  The opening ceremony the 'grand ceremony of Ouidah is on Jan 10. However the pre ceremonies start from January. To participate in Voodoo you need to arrive of 8,9,10

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US $925 per person

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Price based on Private Double Room

Booking needs min. 2 travelers

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- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Benin. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Benin. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Benin. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Benin. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Benin. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Benin. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Benin. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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Voodoo Festival in Ouidah 4Days / 3Nights

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Cotonou to Ouidah

Included Activities

Ouidah to Grand Popo

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Gbecon to Ouidah

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Calavi to Ganvie to Ouidah

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