Rhythms of Benin: Drumming Adventure
2 weeks in Benin for a group of friends
Join your friends on a two-week drumming odyssey through Benin, where culture and history resonate at every stop. Begin in Cotonou, exploring the vibrant Dantokpa Market and relaxing on Fidjrosse Beach. In Ouidah, delve into the poignant past along the Route des Esclaves and witness a captivating voodoo ceremony. Journey to Abomey to marvel at the UNESCO-listed Royal Palaces and enjoy traditional drumming performances that echo the glory of the Dahomey Kingdom. Conclude in Porto-Novo with drumming workshops at Centre Songhai and admire colonial-era architecture. This balanced-paced adventure promises an unforgettable cultural immersion into West Africa's rhythmic heart.
Route
Total Distance: ~2000 km
1 country • 14 nights
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Itinerary
1st stop: COTONOU
Cotonou, the bustling economic hub of Benin, offers a vibrant mix of markets, music, and beaches. It’s a gateway to explore the country's rich culture and history.
Stay 3 nights
Explore the lively Dantokpa Market
Discover the National Museum of Benin
Relax on Fidjrosse Beach
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🎯 Top Activities
Benin, Togo and Ghana Private 14 Day Tour
Private Full-Day Cultural Tour in Cotonou Ganvie and Ouidah
Voodoo Day and Cultural Immersion in Ouidah
Cotonou → Ouidah
Private transfer • 1 hour
$40.00 per person
2nd stop: OUIDAH
Ouidah is steeped in history and tradition, known for its role in the slave trade and as a center of voodoo culture. It’s a city where past and present intertwine.
Stay 3 nights
Visit the Ouidah Museum of History
Experience the Route des Esclaves
Participate in a Voodoo Ceremony
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Ouidah → Abomey
Private transfer • 2.5 hours
$60.00 per person
3rd stop: ABOMEY
Abomey is known for its royal palaces and rich history as the capital of the ancient Dahomey Kingdom. The city’s historical significance makes it a must-visit for history enthusiasts.
Stay 4 nights
Explore the Royal Palaces of Abomey
Learn about Dahomean Culture at Musée Historique d’Abomey
Enjoy Traditional Drumming Performances
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Abomey → Porto-Novo
Private transfer • 3 hours
$70.00 per person
4th stop: PORTO-NOVO
Benin’s capital city Porto-Novo combines colonial architecture with vibrant markets and cultural sites. It’s a city rich in both history and modern-day life.
Stay 4 nights
Admire Colonial Architecture at Palais de Porto-Novo
Discover Ethnographic Treasures at Musée da Silva
Experience Drumming Workshops at Centre Songhai
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Porto-Novo → Cotonou
Private transfer • 1.5 hours
$50.00 per person
