Your Hands-On Moment: Atitovou Community Visit & Kente Cloth Weaving, Atitovou. Arrival transfer. Grand Marche and German Cathedral Visit. Atitovou Community Visit & Kente Cloth Weaving. Mount Kloto Visit & Hike. Atakpame Markets. Sokodé Horse Dance. Sokodé's Traditional Fire Dance. Traditional Fugu Weavers of Bafilo. Iron Smelting at Tsare Community. Koutammakou UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit. Fulani Village Visit. Tata Somba Village Visit & Walk. Organic Shea Butter Process with a Local Family. Visit the Regional Museum in Natitingou. Teneka Beri Mountain Community Visit. Dankoli Shrine Visit. The Gelede Masked Dance. Visit the Underground Dwellings. Chameleon Temple Visit & Private Palace Walkthrough. Kokou Ceremony & Lake Nokoue Visit. Amazone Statue in Cotonou. Walking tour of Grand Marché du Dantokpa. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Enjoy a traditional weaving experience of Kente cloth led by members of the Atitovou community, Visit Mount Kloto for a nature hike and to learn about how locals use the medicinal plants in the area, Witness the community come together for the unforgettable Sokode horse and fire dances, Head off the beaten track to experience the seldom visited wonder of Koutammakou a UNESCO World Heritage site, Spend time learning from and interacting with locals in their rural communities and connect on a deeper level to the important culture of Benin and Togo

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While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.

Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.

Please note that the Voodoo Festival takes place in Ouidah annually on the 10th of January. If you are interested in being on tour when this festival takes place, please book the January 3rd departure in 2026 and 2027.