Landmark Attractions In Benin

Benin Tourist Attractions Best Places To Visit In Benin Republic

Benin Tourist Attractions Best Places To Visit In Benin Republic
Benin played a key role in the development of the African slave trade and was also the birthplace of the voodoo arts. These two ingredients are just a small part of the recipe that makes the complex and rich history of the African nation.

The nation is relatively small and has only a few large cities but Benin begs to be explores and rewards travellers with museums, wonderful architecture and markets that are truly memorable.

The national beauty of Benin also has a lot to tempt tourists. From the paradise Atlantic beaches fringed with palm trees to the national parks teeming with exotic beasts such as lions, cheetahs and elephants as well as rare bird species.

1 Cotonou
It may not be the true capital city of Benin but Cotonou sure does feel like it. The city is an intense blast of urban energy combined with African charm. If it is your first time in Africa, the city can be a little bit daunting and full on but for those willing to risk the adventure, Cotonou has plenty of rewards These rewards include a number of stunning paradise beaches with golden sand and palm trees.The Pendjari National Park is also a must see in Cotonou and is seen as one of the leading animal reserves in Africa.
2 Ouidah Museum of History
Ouidah is a city that has a mix of influence from the French and the Portuguese due to various events in history. The city is located about 40km away from Cotonou and in contrast is more relaxed. If you are interested in African history (and you should be) then this city should be top of your itinerary. It has fantastic museums exploring slavery and voodoo. If all the history gets too much for you, there are more stunning beaches to laze on in Ouidah too.
3 Abomey
Abomey was the capital of Ancient Dahomey for around 300 years starting in the 17th Century. The main attraction and reason for visiting the city is the Unesco World Heritage Site of the Abomey Royal Palaces. Although the palaces have largely been destroyed and are in a ruinous state, the site still has enormous historical value and the tales of kings that once resided here are fascinating.
4 Porto Novo
Porto Novo is the capital city of Benin and former French capital of Dahomey. If you have visited Cotonou first, you will probably struggle to understand why Porto Novo is the official capital city, the population is only around 250,000 and the pace is much more leisurely than Cotono. The influence of the Portugeuse in this area are still clear to see in the present day. Sights in the city include the Royal Palace and gardens as well as the museum of Porto Novo kings.
5 Grand-Popo
The town of Grand-Popo has an intriguing history mainly due to the important role it played in the slave trade. The town oozes with African charm and the people are friendly. The town is about an hours drive from Cotonou and offers a perfect change of pace from the busy city. There are many backside hotels and resorts in the town and the beaches are a great place to relax and swim. The nearby Mono River is a great place to walk and offers a chance to see mangroves and exotic bird life.

Benin Tourist Attractions: 9 Top Places to Visit

Planning to visit Benin? Check out our Benin Travel Guide video and see top most Tourist Attractions in Benin.

Top Places to visit in Benin:
Royal Palaces of Abomey, Pendjari National Park, Musée Honmé porto novo, W National Park, Ancien Pont, Stade de l'Amitié, Cotonou Central Mosque, Cotonou Cathedral, Basilique de l'Immaculée Conception

Visit our Website:

Best Places To Visit - BENIN | Travel & Tourism

Here are the Top 10 places you must visit in Benin.

Follow Us :

▪ Facebook :
▪ LinkedIn :

Travel to Benin: a stunning piece of Africa | TravelGretl

Early 2018 we travelled to Benin for the Hunger Project. They celebrated their 10 year anniversary in this beautiful country, working hand in hand with locals towards a sustainable end of world hunger.

At the end of our trip we got 2 days of to see a bit of the country. Visiting Ganvie in lake Nokoue, and walking the route of the slaves. Which is very impressive!

Of course we missed out on a lot as well, not being able to see some of the wildlife in the north. There is much more to explore!

Benin is a stunning country with amazing people, I can only recommend visiting if you ever get the chance.

--THE HUNGER PROJECT--

►Watch the video's we made (in Fon, French and Dutch):


►Follow them on Facebook:


--DE VIDEOMAKERS--

This video was made with our company 'de Videomakers'.
If you're interested in learning more about creating beautiful video's (in Dutch!) you're welcome here:

►Our Youtube channel:

►Our website:


►Our Facebook page:


--OTHER VIDEOS TO WATCH--

► Philippines series 2015 (Palawan, Mindoro):


► Philippines series 2016 (Batanes, Banaue):


► Philippines series 2017 (Palawan):


► China:


► The Netherlands:


► The Gambia:


► Thailand:


► Jordan:


► Switzerland 2017 the whole series:


► Switzerland 2015:


--BUSINESS RELATED QUESTIONS--

For business related questions and offers:
info[at]travelgretl[dot]com

NOTE you can always share the link to this video. However if you want to download this video and share this video anywhere, you need permission! Please email me if you want this and we can talk about it!

--MUSIC--

The Music used in this video is from Artlist.io
I discovered them through an other Youtuber and am honestly very happy using their music ever since!
I can give you 2 months for free on an annual subscription :)
If you make videos regularly (also for customers) it's very much worth it!

Get artlist here:
(copy the link don't click it)

#benin #africa #travelafrica

Benin Best Places To Travel | Benin Tourism By WorldPedia

Benin Best Places To Travel | Benin Tourism By WorldPedia

Like our Facebook page

Burkina Faso Best Places To Travel By WorldPedia

Burkina Faso Best Places To Travel By WorldPedia

Like our Facebook page

Cotonou BeachAstonishing Beaches you must visit in Cotonou. Benin Republic

Astonishing Beaches you must visit in Cotonou. Benin Republic, beach hotel, place to relax and have fun
Cotonou Beach

Many associate Cotonou only with its seaport and business districts of Benin Republic but, this French town has a whole lot more to offer than just a destination for importation of cars and household items or a business hub.

Join us as we take you on a journey to discover one of West Africa’s beautiful coastal city.

Cotonou is a home to an array of spectacular sights and places of interest.

Being a coastal city, it is naturally covered with an array of beaches, many pristine and quite astonishing. Listed below are some of the top 5 (five) astonishing beaches in Cotonou.

1. Cotonou Beach –
With its pure white sand and sparkling blue sea water, Cotonou beach is a sight to behold and be appreciated.



2. Hotel Benin Marina Beach –
arguably in the top 3 of the best beaches in the city. Sited before the imposing Hotel Benin, Marina Beach could give its European and American counterpart a run for their money! Both for its surrounding and excellent service, Marina Beach is a must visit.


spectacular beaches in cotonou,
3. Fidjrosse Beach
is another pristine beach. The beach stretches on end and provides visitors with a cool breeze atmosphere, thanks to its dozens of palm and coconut trees.



4. Hotel Eldorado Beach Club
offers its guests a wide range of what has been described as first class treatment.





5. Obama Beach
As a first time visitor to Cotonou, you’ll simply be spoilt for choices as to the many attractions, activities and fun places the city has to offer. There’s even a beach named after the president of the United States of America!



The coastal city of Cotonou is abundantly blessed with severally other beaches and places of interest, is a place to visit.

Beautiful City - Benin Kingdom Nigeria (Edo State)

Song used:

Jasmine Thompson- Adore

Instagram: patismithflowers


Hello friends I make a new video every week if there’s interesting topic you people want me to share or to do please leave a comment.

Canon EOS 80D digital SLR :

Camcorder Full HD Digital Camera:

Apple MacBook Pro -

Video Camera Camcorder 4K kicteck Ultra HD Digital WiFi Camera-

Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR Camera -

Professional Aluminium Tripods-

qubo Mini Tripod Camera Holder-

Phone Camera Lens Kit - Professional-

Flipping - 2.4G Remote Control FPV RC-

Waterproof Camera Float Strap-

Best Places To Visit - BURKINA FASO | Travel & Tourism

Here are the Top 10 places you must visit in Burkina Faso.

Follow Us :

▪ Facebook :
▪ LinkedIn :

Visiting a Local Village in Benin

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic guests visit a small vibrant village at Cotonou, Benin.