January 10th is always a very special day in Benin, a day for celebrating ancestral cults.
We have the great opportunity to see the Festival in 2 cities: Grand Popo and Ouidah.
In Ouidah, they convey in a long procession to the Door of No Return, some on foot while others by motorbike or “taxi-brousse”.
They are all dressed up in traditional costumes, white being the dominant colour.
The Festival reaches its peak with the arrival of the Dagbo Houno, the chief “feticheur”.
Dances, libations, masks and some official speeches are all part of the morning programme.
Our fantastic cultural odyssey then heads inland, through northern savannah.
We discover the Taneka tribe on a rocky mountain, the Tamberma people with their fairy-tale clay castles and finally we enter the Ashanti kingdom in Kumasi where we meet a paramount chief. In this tour we see also the Akwasidae celebration in Kumasi, one more opportunity to experience local festivals.
We end our tour exploring the former Slave Coast, with its haunting European forts.
One of the most complete and spectacular tours in West Africa with 2 special festivals!
Great experience combined with the choice of good accommodation.
For travellers who want to get acquainted with this incredible region … and love Africa!
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FB+: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities |
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14 Days / 13 Nights
US$4,902.- per person, double occupancy with 6 or more persons participating on this exceptional trip.
Departure from Lome (Togo) on January 8, 2025 to experience the Voodoo Festival on the January 10th, 2025.
Single room supplement US$625.-
Includes:
Accommoatdion and meals from pre-selected menus. Some lunches are picnics. Transportation in micro or minibus. Transfers and tours as per the package. Mineral water in the vehicle during tours. Entrance to parks, concessions, protected areas and cultural sites. 45 pounds in soft bags.
Accommodations in selected hotels or similar. Please check about hotels available when booking.
Excludes:
International flight to Lome, from Accra. Visas, mandatory travel and evacuation insurance, mineral water and drinks during meals, baggage porterage, fees for personal photos and videos when locals ask money, costs related to delayed baggage from airline,
Note: Considering the special nature of the journey, some parts may be modified due to unpredictable factors and are based on unarguable decisions of the local guide. Costs originating from such variations will be sole responsibility of the participants. Of course, the guide will do his/her utmost to adhere to the original program.
All our trips are designed to be flexible so that we can adapt to weather conditions, focus on the group’s interests and take advantage of opportunities that arise once there.
