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Culture • Heritage • Cuisine • Nature

Benin — Kingdoms,
Heritage and Living
History

Benin holds some of West Africa's most significant history: the Kingdom
of Dahomey, the heritage sites of Ouidah and the extraordinary stilt
village of Ganvié.
Why Benin

Why travel to Benin

For travellers interested in history and heritage, Benin is essential. Its royal history, spiritual traditions and coastal heritage sites give context to stories that reach across the Atlantic. We include Benin on multi-country journeys with guides who can explain the history with nuance and care.

History

Kingdoms

Heritage

Communities

Good to know

Largest city

Cotonou

Language

French is the official language

Currency

West African CFA franc (XOF)

Typical visit

3–5 days as part of a multi-country journey

Places

Where we travel in Benin

Ouidah

Coastal heritage town central to the transatlantic story and to Beninese spiritual traditions.

Abomey

Former capital of the Kingdom of Dahomey and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Ganvié

Lakeside stilt village on Lake Nokoué, reached by pirogue.

Cotonou

Benin’s largest city and its commercial and cultural centre.

Journeys

Tours featuring Benin

Introducing Ghana in 10 Days

Introducing Ghana in 10 Days

A complete first journey through Ghana
$1900.00
10 days11
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A 7-Day Culinary Journey Through Ghana

A 7-Day Culinary Journey Through Ghana

Ghanaian markets, home kitchens, street food and the traditions
$2250.00
7 days13
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A 10-Day Journey Through Ghana's Wild Landscapes, Wildlife & Natural Heritage

A 10-Day Journey Through Ghana's Wild Landscapes, Wildlife & Natural Heritage

10 Days / 9 Nights | Ghana
$2650.00
10 days21
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