Items | Discover the charms of Cotonou Benin in 1 day
Discover the charms of Cotonou Benin in 1 day
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Benin Solidarity Trips as a solidarity tourism structure born of the union of young Beninese, the diaspora and the interior of the country, with the objective of making discover Benin and Africa in an authentic, responsible and solidarity.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Travel from one place to another is by car or motorcycle taxi of your choice
Ganvié is visited on board a privatised motorised canoe
Meals like drinks are not included in the Guide Service!
Meeting Points
Departure
Place de l'amazone
Return
Place de l'Etoile Rouge de Cotonou
Discover the charms of Cotonou Benin in 1 day
About
Benin Solidarity Trips as a solidarity tourism structure born of the union of young Beninese, the diaspora and the interior of the country, with the objective of making discover Benin and Africa in an authentic, responsible and solidarity.
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Travel from one place to another is by car or motorcycle taxi of your choice
Ganvié is visited on board a privatised motorised canoe
Meals like drinks are not included in the Guide Service!
Meeting Points
Departure
Place de l'amazone
Return
Place de l'Etoile Rouge de Cotonou
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Arrival in Cotonou
5 Stops
1
Cotonou
Welcome at the airport by a member of “Benin Solidarity Trips”
Dinner
Overnight at the Inn.
30 minutes
2
Place de l'amazone
Discover one of the most imposing monuments in Africa. Visiting this emblematic square of Benin will give the pretext to discuss the glorious history of Danhomê (now Benin) and the Amazons, the first all-female army corps.
The visit of this high place will continue with a visit to an exceptional artistic work, the longest frescoed wall in Africa. It gives pride of place to the history of Benin and Africa and is found in many clips by renowned artists. This magnificent wall has been the site of expression for internationally renowned artists.
1 hour
3
Fidjrosse Beach
Walk along the beach in the Fiji district. This walk will allow you to soak your feet in the Atlantic Ocean. It is an opportunity to frolic in the fine and warm sand of the seaside of Cotonou. This activity will make you thirsty. It will be time to enjoy the Beninese coconut and your thirst will be quenched by a refreshing coconut juice. It's the entry point to go and eat!
1 hour
4
Place des Martyrs
This square, renamed Place des souvenirs, is a crossroads that offers views of the Presidency, the ORTB, the ancestor of the SRTB, the NNHU Hubert Maga. This place marks forever a historical event of Benin whose date is January 16, 1977. The Guide will take the time to tell you about the Marxist-Leninist adventure of Benin that led to this episode in the history of the People's Republic of Benin at the time!
1 hour
5
Etoile rouge
For a very long time, the place of military parades on the occasion of the independence of Benin, the Place de l'Etoile Rouge was the meeting place of Beninese youth. It offers a setting for the daily sport of cotton. It is also home to a part of the history of the People's Republic of Benin. The Guide will introduce you to the anecdote of Jacob, the peasant man who sits at the top of the monument that adorns this Red Star Square!
