What to do and see in Benin, Benin: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Discover the best top things to do in Benin, Benin including Pendjari National Park, Lac Nokoue, Bab's Dock, La Porte Du Non Retour, Bakolo Tours.
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1. Pendjari National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Nestled in the north west corner of Benin, Pendjari National Park span a vast 4,800 km2. Representing one of the last true wildernesses of West Africa, the park supports an astonishing array of flora and fauna: contributing to it being added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2017. On seemingly endless savannahs, herds of herbivores graze under the watchful eye of lounging lions; while elephants and buffalo quench their thirst at tranquil pools, and an incredible variety of birdlife can be spotted amongst the trees. Pendjari’s spectacular landscape is also home to a number of species distinct to this region of Africa, providing visitors with a truly unique safari experience Pendjari is home to the region’s largest population of elephants and over 100 West African lions representing a 1/4 of all remaining members of this critically endangered subspecies. Pendjari also supports a wide range of other flora and fauna with more than 60 mamal, 360 birds, 50 reptile and 800 plant species
2. Lac Nokoue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
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/
3. Bab's Dock
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By 259LauraS - Bamako, Mali
Arrival: We were surprised by how quick and easy it was to get to Bab’s Dock. Drive out the beach road until the pavement ends, continue a short way on the dirt road, and follow the signs. There’s plenty of parking near the boat launch. Adult-sized life jackets are available. The 10 minute boat ride through the mangroves is great. We saw a number of malachite kingfishers. It is also possible to drive around the lagoon and arrive without a boat ride, but we didn’t test that route. Activities: We saw people swimming in the (very shallow and relatively clean) lagoon, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding. There are also small sailboats to rent. Staff were open to arranging other (paid) activities, including sailing lessons, fishing, and birding. Restaurant: Nice outdoor ambiance. I enjoyed the BBQ chicken. Fresh juices and cocktails seem to be a highlight. Not a mosquito in sight when we were there. Kids: The kids played on the climbing equipment, fed the donkeys, and threw a lot of rocks into the water. The set up does require some supervision - the play spaces are not enclosed, so kids can wander over to the water. I would have preferred not to see monkeys and crocodiles in cages, both for the animals’ sake and the fear of little fingers going in between the bars and getting bitten.
4. La Porte Du Non Retour
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4.0 based on 124 reviews
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.
5. Bakolo Tours
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
