Explore Ganvié & Ouidah, in the heart of memory and traditions｜Benin

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Your journey begins with a pick-up and a ride in a traditional pirogue to Ganvié, an iconic lakeside village on Lake Nokoué. Accompanied by a local live guide, you will explore the stilt houses, the floating market, and the unique lifestyles of the locals, while observing the wildlife and traditional fishing techniques that bring this exceptional natural setting to life.
After a lunch break at a local restaurant, your immersion continues in Ouidah, a place of great historical significance and the birthplace of voodoo. You will visit the Zinsou Foundation and the Maison du Brésil before taking the Slave Route, a symbolic path marked by important sites such as the Auction Tree, the Tree of Oblivion, and the Door of No Return. The day trip continues in the Sacred Forest of Kpassè, a spiritual sanctuary with sculptures, altars, and traditional rites, then to the Temple of the Pythons, where your live guide will reveal the beliefs, divinities, and voodoo practices that are still alive today. The activity ends with a friendly discussion, which is a good opportunity for questions and a better understanding of the cultural and spiritual richness of Ouidah.