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It may not be the first place to spring to mind when thinking of an African holiday, but Benin has its offbeat charms and exoticisms. The birthplace of salsa music and voodoo (there's even an annual voodoo festival), Benin marches to a different beat than that of its neighbours.
Get off the beaten track with our small group trips to Benin. Join your local tour leader on a journey of discovery through a country barely touched by tourism and walk away with unforgettable life-long memories. Head into the Atakora Mountains to hike through undulating lush green hills and discover remote Benin villages with turreted thatched dwellings. Spend time with welcoming local tribes to learn about their culture and uncover traditions that are still untainted by the outside world. Witness colourful mask ceremonies as devoted locals emerge from the forest and parade through the streets in elaborate costumes to honour the spirits. And spend the night in a stilted guesthouse, perched above Lake Ganvie, to immerse yourself in a civilisation that thrives on water-side living. Considering a trip to Benin but new to small group travel? Find out more in our 7 questions answered about small group travel blog.
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