Experiencing Benin’s rich and diverse cuisine is a must for any visitor. Delight in local specialties like Akassa (a fermented corn dough dish served with sauce or barbecued fish), Dahomey Fish Stew, and Yovo Doko, a popular fried dessert. Take a stroll through bustling food markets, explore lively street stalls, and dine in local restaurants to fully savor the bold and vibrant flavors that define Beninese cuisine.
Cotonou International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Grand-Popo (Mono River Delta, beaches)
Ouidah (Slave Route, Python Temple)
Cotonou (Vibrant city life, Dantokpa Market)
Morning:
Arrive in Cotonou (if flying in).
Private transfer to Grand-Popo (~1.5-hour drive).
Afternoon:
Check into a beachfront hotel (e.g., Auberge de Grand-Popo, Casa del Papa).
Lunch at Chez Tante Géorgie (fresh seafood).
Relax at Grand-Popo Beach or take a pirogue ride.
Evening:
Sunset drinks at Bouche du Roy (where Mono River meets the ocean).
Dinner at Hotel Awale Plage.
Focus: Boat Tour & Eco-Tourism
Morning:
Breakfast at the hotel.
Boat tour on Mono River (visit mangroves, fishing villages, birdwatching).
Stop at Djondji Floating Village (if accessible).
Afternoon:
Lunch at Auberge de Grand-Popo.
Visit Lake Ahémé or relax at Avlo Beach.
Evening:
Return to hotel, free time for beach strolls.
Dinner at Casa del Papa.
Focus: Slave Route & Vodun Culture
Morning:
Travel to Ouidah (~1-hour drive).
Visit Ouidah Museum of History (Portuguese Fort).
Explore the Python Temple.
Afternoon:
Lunch at Chez Clarisse (local cuisine).
Walk the Slave Route to the Door of No Return.
Visit Zomai Statue & Sacred Forest.
Evening:
Return to Grand-Popo or stay in Ouidah.
Relax at the beach or enjoy live music at a local bar.
Focus: Markets & City Vibes
Morning:
Travel to Cotonou (~1.5-hour drive).
Visit Dantokpa Market (largest in West Africa).
Stop at Fidjrosse Beach (local vibe).
Afternoon:
Lunch at Maquis du Port (grilled fish, local dishes).
Visit Artisanal Center (crafts, souvenirs).
Evening:
Airport transfer or extend your stay.
