Walk the Slave Route: Retrace the final steps of ancestors from the Tree of Forgetfulness to the Door of No Return, now the monumental “Door of Return.” A guided meditation and libation ceremony will be held at the Point of No Return.
Voodoo Ceremony: Participate in a respectful, authentic Vodooun (Voodoo) ceremony. Receive blessings from a priest and gain an understanding of this deeply spiritual and philosophical world religion.
Sacred Forests of Ouidah: Visit the Kpasse Sacred Forest and the Python Temple, connecting with the natural world as a central tenet of Beninese spirituality.
Pythons of Ouidah: Encounter the sacred pythons, revered messengers of the god Dan.
Ouidah Museum of History: Contextualize your journey through artifacts and stories of the Kingdom of Dahomey and the transatlantic slave trade.
Artisanal Craftsmanship: Visit a local workshop creating Voodoo fetishes and sacred objects, understanding the art behind the faith.
John F.K. International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
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Welcome ceremony with traditional drumming and kola nut presentation. Transfer to Ouidah.
Walk the Slave Route. Meditation and libation ceremony at the Door of Return.
Morning at the Python Temple and Sacred Forest. Evening preparation and participation in a Voodoo ceremony.
Visit the Ouidah Museum. Afternoon with local artisans. Evening discussion on the diaspora’s spiritual connection.
Day trip to the stilt village of Ganvié, the “Venice of Africa.” Return to Cotonou.
Optional visits to Dantokpa Market or a private consultation with a spiritual guide.
