Togo & Benin

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Togo and Benin are two small West African nations sitting side by side along the Gulf of Guinea, together offering a rich blend of culture, history, and nature. Benin is widely regarded as the birthplace of Vodoun (Voodoo), and its royal palaces of Abomey are a UNESCO World Heritage Site that draws history and culture seekers from around the world. Togo is known for its colorful markets — particularly the famous fetish market in Lomé — its lush Akanda plateau highlands, and a coastline dotted with fishing villages. Independent and group travellers come to both countries to experience some of West Africa's most authentic traditional culture, relatively untouched by mass tourism.

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Togo & Benin · 9 days

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Togo & Benin Self-Launched: Markets, Koutammakou & Voodoo Traditions

A self-launched 9-day independent version of G Adventures' Togo & Benin cultural tour, running from Lomé to Cotonou. You'll hit the same highlights — Lomé's Grand Marché, Kpalimé's kente weavers and coffee country, the remarkable Tata Somba mud-tower houses of Koutammakou (UNESCO), Taneka Beri and its fetish shrines, Dassa-Zoumé's Dankoli shrine, Ouidah's Voodoo heritage and Sacred Forest, and Ganvié's stilt village on Lake Nokoué — using shared taxis, local buses and the occasional hired moto-taxi instead of a private vehicle and CEO. Accommodation is budget guesthouses and small hotels, all bookable on arrival or via Booking.com. Costs are approximate per-person GBP estimates; West Africa is not as cheap as Southeast Asia but is far cheaper than the tour price. Expect long transfer days on decent but slow roads — patience and a sense of humour are essential.

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