The 5 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Atlantique Department, Atlantique Department

August 21, 2021 Darleen Reid

Discover the best top things to do in Atlantique Department, Benin including Lac Nokoue, Musee de la Fondation Zinsou, La Porte Du Non Retour, Ouidah Museum of History, Temple des Pythons.
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1. Lac Nokoue

Ganvie Lac Nokoue, Ganvie Benin
Excellent
45%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 58 reviews

Lac Nokoue

Reviewed By 405robertw405

Well worth a trip to this interesting village with all buildings on stilt over the lake. Went with a local so no trouble finding dock for boats or negotiating price. Fees really minimal and a bargain if going in a group since boat was a flat rate. Our boat had a young man who offered to act as a guide "for whatever we wished to pay" though there was a suggestion of CFA5000 - less than $10. Stanislaus said he was a resident, told us all about the history and explained how the fishing works. Was open to any question and though he spoke very little English he spoke slowly in clear French making most of the tour understandable to my limited French. Only two stops to shop and nothing at all pushy in either place. They were pleasant interludes. All in all a fascinating half day visit in a country not long on things to do in down time/

2. Musee de la Fondation Zinsou

Rue Benoit Xvi, Ouidah 01BP7053 Benin http://www.fondationzinsou.org
Excellent
70%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 43 reviews

Musee de la Fondation Zinsou

3. La Porte Du Non Retour

Ouidah Benin
Excellent
40%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 124 reviews

La Porte Du Non Retour

Reviewed By 122achillet

While visiting the slavery historical.city of Ouidah, this is one of the must seen site to better understand the approach used by thos eho entertained this horrible trade for years. This represents one of the process to be followed to enable slaves to forget about their roots and history once they embarked in the journey to their new destinations where they will serve as merchandise.

4. Ouidah Museum of History

Bp 33, Ouidah Benin +229 21 34 10 21 http://www.museeouidah.org/
Excellent
32%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 77 reviews

Ouidah Museum of History

Reviewed By JamesFFC - Maidenhead, United Kingdom

It is well worth walking the whole of the Route des esclaves. You can start from the Ouidah Museum of History and end at the gate of no return. The museum itself has some fascinating images showing the assimilation that took place from west African slaves bringing food, dance, and culture over to the Americas. The artifacts and images from the slave trade are horrific and it really makes you think about the dreadful conditions these people were forced into. Well worth the time to tour around. Entrance is free although, at the end of the tour, you donate what you want to the guide. Guides can be conducted in both French and English.

5. Temple des Pythons

Face a la Basilique, Ouidah Benin
Excellent
24%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
30%
Poor
13%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 119 reviews

Temple des Pythons

Reviewed By Boguszooo - Krakow, Poland

The temple is rather small, but they do have a room full of snakes - I would estimate 30-40 pythons of various sizes. You can safely take them in your hand and make the obligatory photos with the snake calmly resting on your neck (or in your hands). Its definitely a must-see when you are in Ouidah!

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