Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Itineraries
2 WEEKS
Benin & Togo
Sassy and steamy,
Cotonou
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) is one of West Africa's most underrated cities.
It's also a good base for excursions to
Ganvié
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) and the beaches of the
Route
Des Pêches
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).
Porto Novo
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) is Cotonou's tranquil alter ego, with
superb architecture, good museums and a palpable tropical languor. Travelling north,
Abomey
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) is the one-time site of the ancient civilisation of Dahomey. Make for
Natitingou
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), gateway to the spectacular
Atakora Mountains
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)
and wildlife-rich
Parc National de la Pendjari
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).
Across the border in northern Togo,
Koutammakou
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) is one of West Africa's
least-known treasures, with remote clay-and-straw fortresses set amid stunning scenery. On
your way south, you'll pass through some striking mountain and forest landscapes.
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