Benin Republic · Benin Republic (South → North)
The Grand Tour of Benin
10 days. South to north. Everything that matters.
Duration
10 days
Group size
2–8 travelers
Difficulty
Moderate
Starts from
Cotonou
About this journey
The signature MrUSB experience — Cotonou, Ouidah, Ganvié, Abomey, the Atacora and Pendjari, woven into a single unforgettable arc from the Atlantic coast to the wild north.
Highlights
What you'll do.
- Every signature destination in one arc
- All transport handled, all stays vetted
- A private MrUSB host throughout
- Small group, real depth
Day by day
The itinerary.
Indicative — every trip is fine-tuned to your group.
- D1
Cotonou
Arrival, welcome dinner, briefing.
- D2
Ganvié & the Lake
Pirogue, stilt village and the mangroves.
- D3
Ouidah
Temple of Pythons, Slave Route & the Door of No Return.
- D4
Ouidah → Abomey
Royal palaces & the story of Dahomey.
- D5
Abomey → Natitingou
The long scenic drive north through the Atacora.
- D6
Atacora
Highland country and its villages.
- D7
Pendjari
Park entry and the first game drive.
- D8
Pendjari
A full safari day.
- D9
Pendjari → South
Return flight to Cotonou.
- D10
Departure
A slow morning and the transfer.
The fine print
What's included.
- All transfers including internal flight
- 9 nights mixed boutique + eco-lodge
- Full board outside cities
- All entries, ceremonies, fees
- International flights
- Visa
- Insurance
The journey
In pictures.
From the field — recent departures.
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