Travel Reference
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Benin Highlights
Exploring the rugged landscapes of the
Atakora Region
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) and be awed by the intriguing Somba
country.
Spending a night at the lacustrine stilt village of
Ganvié
(
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).
Learning traditional fishing techniques on the shores of
Lake Ahémé
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).
Spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants and more in
Parc National de la Pendjari
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), West Africa's best
wildlife park.
Spending an afternoon chilling out at
Route des Pêches
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) , blessed with endless beaches.
Discovering
Porto Novo
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) , Benin's mellow capital, with its Afro-Brazilian heritage.
Checking out
Ouidah
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) , once a capital of the slave trade and now the centre of voodoo worship.
Visiting the ruined palaces of the kings of Dahomey in
Abomey
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).
Putting your bags down at lovely
Grand Popo
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) and relaxing on Benin's beautiful, palm-fringed
coast.
