Four days in the Benin Republic

Day 1 Arrival Arrival at the Cotonou Cadjehoun Airport. Arrival and drop off at the hotel. Cotonou city tour and Initial orientation. Dinner, Relaxation. O/N Day 2: Python Temple On this day our activity will be to visit and explore the Python temple of Ouidah. The Temple of Pythons is a site of historical and modern symbolism and spiritual practice in Ouidah, Benin. The snakes are a major totem for followers of Vodoun, a religion practiced by groups of people within West and Central African nations such as Ghana, Togo, and Benin. Day 3: Ganvie After breakfast, we shall leave for Ganvie. Transfer by car and canoe to Ganvié, the ‘Venice of Africa’. Experience the lives of these people who live on the water, and discover the local bird life. Have lunch and return to Cotonou or ouidah for dinner and an overnight stay. Day 4: Abomey Kingdom After breakfast, a quick drive to Abomey. on the way, Visit the surprising underground village of Agongou, which served as a hiding place for warriors