Benin Republic · Abomey
Abomey: Kingdom of the Dahomey
Royal palaces, warrior queens, and a kingdom that defied empires.
Duration
2 days
Group size
2–10 travelers
Difficulty
Easy
Starts from
Cotonou
About this journey
Two days inside the story of Dahomey — the UNESCO-listed Royal Palaces of Abomey, the legend of the Agojie women warriors, and the bronze monuments that keep their memory alive.
Highlights
What you'll do.
- The Royal Palaces of Abomey (UNESCO World Heritage)
- The Historical Museum and its royal bas-reliefs
- The story of the Agojie — the women warriors of Dahomey
- Bronze monuments to the kings and queens of the kingdom
Day by day
The itinerary.
Indicative — every trip is fine-tuned to your group.
- D1
Cotonou → Abomey
Drive north, tour the royal palaces, and spend the evening with a royal historian.
- D2
Museum & Return
The museum and bas-reliefs, then the return south by afternoon.
The fine print
What's included.
- Private transport
- Cultural guide
- 1-night stay
- Breakfast & dinner
- Lunches
The journey
In pictures.
From the field — recent departures.
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