In The Heart of The Magic : Benin and Togo Voodoo Festivals

Venture into the heart of West Africa to experience the vibrant Voodoo Festival in Benin and other captivating ceremonies. Discover friendly locals, stunning landscapes, and ancient rituals.
Day 1 : IN THE GULF OF GUINEA | COUTONU
Upon arrival in Cotonou, you will be transferred to your hotel. In the evening, join us for a delightful cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres, followed by a welcome dinner.

Day 2 : BENIN | GANVIE | OUIDAH
We ride across Lake Nokoué on a motorized boat to reach Ganvie, the largest and most stunning African stilt village.
We visit the Python Temple and the Portuguese Fort, now a museum showcasing Ouidah's history and the slave trade. The tour concludes with a walk along the "slave road" to the beach, also known as the "point of no return" where slaves once boarded ships.

Day 3 : OUIDAH | VOODOO FESTIVAL
Every 10th of January, Benin honors traditional religion and its associated cults with a national celebration. Ouidah, in particular, becomes the epicenter of this vibrant event, hosting dozens of voodoo ceremonies

Day 4 : ABOMEY | AFRICAN KINGDOMS
Our journey takes us to Abomey. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, the palace-turned-museum showcases items belonging to the ancient kings. We witness the spectacular Gelede dancing masks, a vibrant celebration involving the entire community to promote fertility of both people and the soil.

Day 5 : ABOMEY | ROYAL HILL
Our journey begins in Dassa, the former capital of an ancient kingdom established by Olofin in 1385. Our next stop is the Dankoli Fetish, a significant site in the Voodoo faith. Here, thousands of sticks are pressed into the fetish, symbolizing prayers for a good harvest, a joyful wedding, a smooth childbirth, academic success, and more.

Day 6 : TANEKA VILLAGES | ROYAL FETISH
We explore the ancient Taneka villages, nestled on the mountain that shares their name. The Taneka people believe that becoming a man requires time, patience, and a significant amount of blood from sacrificed animals.

Day 7 : SOKODE | FIRE DANCE
We arrive in the land of the Somba and Tamberma, who live in fortified homes Participants leap into embers, handle burning coals, and even put them in their mouths, showing no pain—an enigmatic display of courage, self-suggestion, or magic.

Day 8 : ATAKPAME | KPALIME
We head south, stopping in Atakpame, a town on hills where products from nearby forests abound. Men here skillfully weave large, brightly colored "Kente" fabric. We then move to the tropical forests around Kpalime.
Day 9 : TOGO | LOME
We'll explore the central market, famous for the "Nana Benz" women who control the market of pricey "pagne" cloths from Europe and the fetish market with its eclectic assortment of ingredients for love potions and magical concoctions. Lomé is also a significant trade center for tribal art featuring contemporary paintings from the "Togolese school.

Day 10 : LOME | ANIMISIM
In a remote village, we will join a Voodoo ceremony, where the drum rhythms and chants summon spirits who possess some dancers. Divinities like Sakpata, Heviesso, and Mami Water may appear.
Later transfer you to the airport for departure!

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