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Transafrica

TransAfrica offers customized travel services for cultural tours, voodoo and festival tours, indigenous tourism, adventure travel, social responsibility tours, guided tours and business travel in Benin, Togo and West Africa.

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Travel to Benin with a trusted partner

TransAfrica is an experienced and local Tour Operator and DMC for your trip to Benin. Operating since 1985, they offer unique itineraries throughout West Africa and can organize any tour or expedition to Togo, Benin, Guinea Conakry, Guinea Bissau and Liberia.

The whole region is perfect for avid travellers who thrive on adventure. You will however need the support of a well-established local tour operator and destination specialist. TransAfrica has handled reconnaissance trips, unique expeditions and cultural tours revolving around traditional festivals, local ceremonies, dance and mask celebrations, market days, adobe architecture and remote settlements. All programs focus on an understanding of and respect for the African heritage. They can also include tribal festivals such as fire dances in Benin, authentic Voodoo ceremonies and the Afro-Portuguese Carnival in Bissau as tour options.

With their experience and excellent local contacts, they are also able to offer business travel services for transfers, accommodation, and meetings in the capital city Porto-Novo and Cotonou.

TransAfrica is a local destination specialist who understands the complexities of travel through West Africa! Partner with them.

Benin TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS

Cotonou City Tour & Markets

Enjoy a city tour of Cotonou, visit the Cathedral Notre Dame des Apotres, Dankopta market, and the Artisanal market to buy local arts and crafts.

Floating Village of Ganvie

Take a boat ride through the water channels of the stilt village of Ganvie – the largest in Africa.

Voodoo festival

Delve into the mysteries of the Voodoo festival in Ouidah and follow the slave trade walk to the ‘Door of No Return”

Benin TRAVEL EXPERIENCES

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Be mesmerised by the magical movements of the masked dances of Gelede, Egun and Zangbeto.

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Learn about the slave trade as you walk the slave route to the ‘Door of No Return”.

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Tour the Brazilian town of Ouidah with its Python Temple.

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Discover the Yoruba Kingdom and visit the ‘Sacred Door’ Museum.

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Visit the historical UNESCO site of the Royal Palace of Abomey.

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Eat delicious fresh seafood at Bab’s Dock as you drive along the sandy beaches of “Route des Pêches”.

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Best Times To Go

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These months are generally less humid, with lower rainfall, making travel and sightseeing more comfortable.

Benin FAQ

The local currency in Benin is the West African CFA franc. Credit and debit cards are accepted in major hotels, some restaurants and at ATMs in larger cities such as Cotonou, but cash is essential for markets, smaller businesses and rural areas. It is best to carry CFA francs for everyday spending.
For most travellers, a visa is required to visit Benin. Many nationalities need to apply for an electronic visa online before travelling, although some West African passport holders may be exempt under regional agreements. Entry requirements can vary depending on your nationality, so it is best to check with the Benin embassy or official government website for the most up to date information before you travel.
Yes. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is compulsory for entry into Benin for travellers over one year old. You may be asked to show proof of vaccination on arrival.
Benin can be safe for solo and female travellers, particularly in the south and central areas, as long as you take sensible precautions. Petty crime such as pickpocketing can occur, so it is important to stay aware of your surroundings and avoid walking alone at night. Some northern and border regions carry higher risks, so always check official travel advice before your trip.
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