Benin is a French speaking country in West Africa known for its vodun or voodoo culture and the Kingdom of Dahomey of about 1600–1900. The Historical Museum is in Ari Park which was the heart of Dahomey’s former capital, Abomey and it is accommodated in two royal palaces where bas-reliefs and narration of the past with a throne made from skulls of human beings are showcased. To the north, it is located near Pendjari National Park where one can go for wildlife viewing of elephants, hippos and lions among others.
Your Benin vacation collects valuable historical, ethnic, and geographical experiences, mechanical developments, and much more. Thus, it can be considered that a Benin holiday deal is a marvelous opportunity to get a unique experience from the excursion of the ancient kingdoms to the wildlife.
Explore the historical past of Benin as you walk through the ruins at the Abomey Royal Palaces which housed the mighty Dahomey kingdom. These palaces are packed with artifacts and evidence of Royalty that give the tourists an opportunity to experience the Benin Royalty. Other places of interest include the sacred city of Ouidah, which is one of the most important historical sites of the West African region. Some of the museums in Ouidah and the Door of No Return play an educative function for visitors on the transatlantic slave trade, which becomes a place of sober reflection.
Tourism enthusiasts will find Pendjari National Park irresistible, especially as it presents one of the finest acts of wildlife watching in West Africa. This park has elephants, lions, buffalo and many birds and it is a must add to any package tour in Benin.
Visit Ganvié, the biggest lake village in Africa and known also as the Venice of Africa, the village is in Lake Nokoué and is made of stilt houses and by using a canoe one can have an interesting experience of the life of Tofinu people.
There are lots of festivals in Benin and most of these festivals reflect the diverse cultural beliefs of the country; for instance, there is festival known as Voodoo festival which displays the strong cultural values of the country. Regardless of whether one is in search of the exciting, cultural experiences or just the plain beach holiday, Benin tourist attractions offer an option for all.
Discover what Benin must to offer in terms of geography and regional history with an organized Benin tour. This type of accommodation ranges from the low budget to the highest range that any visitor can afford when visiting Benin to have vacation of discovery and adventure.
