Touching both the fringes of the Sahel and the Gulf of Guinea, this elongated nation is squeezed between better-known neighbours.
We’re not currently offering tailor made trips to Benin. However, if you’d be interested in joining a potential group tour to this destination, we’d love to hear from you. Let us know of your interest, and we’ll keep you informed about any future departures.
Despite Benin’s narrow coastline on the Gulf of Guinea, it is here that much of the population lives. It is also this southern region where Voodoo is most prevalent, with around half the country thought to practice it to some extent – most commonly blended with Christianity. Even diluted by monotheism, this pagan religion retains its power and authentic Voodoo ceremonies remain enthralling, exhilarating experiences for the uninitiated.
The north of the country is far wilder and less populated, as forest and savannah dominate. Here, Pendjari and W national parks survive as sanctuaries for some of the region’s last surviving wildlife. In particular, Pendjari is experiencing success under the careful management of African Parks, in partnership with the government. West African lions can be seen here, as well as elephants, buffalos and endemic antelope species like western hartebeests.
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