South
Ganvié & Lake Nokoué
The largest lake village in Africa — plus mangrove kayaks, hydrobikes and jet skis.
Founded in the 16th century by the Tofinu people fleeing Dahomey slavers, Ganvié is a city of roughly 30,000 living entirely on the waters of Lake Nokoué. Today the same lake and the Aguégué mangroves are also home to a water park — kayaks, hydrobikes, a floating course, a natural pool and jet skis.
Tours that visit
Travel to Ganvié & Lake Nokoué.
Benin RepublicEasy
Premium Package: Cotonou, Ouidah & Ganvié
Add the Venice of Africa — a whole city built on the water.
3 days1–12
166,000 FCFA
Benin RepublicEasy
Ganvié & the Lake: Life on the Water
The Venice of Africa by pirogue — then the mangroves by kayak, hydrobike and jet ski.
2 days2–10
205,000 FCFA
Benin RepublicModerate
The Road North: Pendjari & the Atacora
West Africa's last wild heart — savanna, elephants, and the road that gets you there.
5 days2–6
890,000 FCFA