✨ 8 Days Voodoo Festival Tour – Togo & Benin (9th & 10th January Yearly)
💰 Cost: from $1950
Description
Experience the magic and traditions of West Africa with this 8-day tour of Togo and Benin. Timed around the annual Voodoo Festival (9th–10th January), this trip takes you through historic towns, sacred forests, voodoo temples, colorful markets, and vibrant cultural celebrations. Discover the heart of Voodoo spirituality and immerse yourself in authentic ceremonies, traditional dances, and the history of the region.
📍 Route: Togo → Benin
⏱ Duration: 8 Days
ITINERARY
Day 1 (6th Jan 2026): Arrive in Lomé, Togo. Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Lomé. Accommodation: Hotel Napoleon Lagune or similar. Day 2 (7th Jan 2026): Lomé City Tour – Visit the National Museum, Independence Square, Cathedral, Grand Marché, Akodessewa Voodoo Market, and the arts & craft market. Overnight in Lomé. Accommodation: Hotel Napoleon Lagune or similar. Meal: Breakfast. Day 4 (8th Jan 2026): Lomé – Kpalimé – Lomé. Visit Kouma-Konda village for coffee processing, Kloto for arts & crafts, and enjoy Akpesse traditional dance. Overnight in Lomé. Meal: Breakfast. Day 5 (9th Jan 2026): Lomé – Cotonou – Ouidah. Visit Kpasse Forest and the Python Temple before arriving in Ouidah. Overnight at Djegba Hotel or similar. Day 6 (10th Jan 2026): Ouidah Voodoo Festival – Celebrate the annual Voodoo Festival at the “Port of No Return”. Witness trance dances, rituals, and ceremonies. Overnight at Djegba Hotel or similar. Day 7 (11th Jan 2026): Ouidah – Ganvie – Porto Novo – Ouidah. Visit Ganvie stilt village, Porto Novo’s ethnographic museum, King Toffa’s palace, and Brazilian church. Overnight at Djegba Hotel or similar. Day 8 (12th Jan 2026): Ouidah – Abomey – Allada – Ouidah. Tour Abomey palaces, Slave Trade Museum, and attend Allada’s mini Voodoo festival with Zangbeto dances. Overnight at Marriella or similar. Day 9 (13th Jan 2026): Ouidah – Cotonou – Departure. Transfer to Cotonou Airport for your international flight.What’s included:
- Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
- Return Airport / Hotel transfers
- Land transportation in private air-conditioned bus
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Local English/French/Spanish speaking guide
Not included:
- Entry visas to Togo & Benin
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Alcoholic drinks and beverages
- Entry fees where applicable
- Camera fees at sites visited
- Personal expenses
- Tips for driver, guide, and service providers
📝 Note: Festival dates may vary slightly depending on local calendar. Ensure visa and vaccination requirements are met before travel.
