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A wooden boat on a calm river surrounded by dense greenery. 1
Two individuals playing drums in an outdoor setting with a wooden bench and corrugated metal walls. 2
A calm river with boats docked along the banks, surrounded by dense greenery. 3
A rustic outdoor market with woven baskets and colorful woven mats. 4
A person in a boat on a calm river surrounded by dense tropical vegetation. 5
By VISAGE CACHÉ DU BÉNIN
Free cancellation available
Price is €30 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Nature/ecotourism experience (river, fauna, flora, tranquility).
    • Cultural and craft activities (sodabi, basketry, tam-tams).
    • Gastronomic experience and immersion in the everyday life of the villages.

Activity location

    • Porto-Novo
    • Porto-Novo, Ouémé Department, Benin

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • GMM6+CX8, Porto Novo-Adjarra, Adjarra, Bénin
    • Adjarra, Ouémé, Benin

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Immerse yourself in the Adjarra City of Drums: Discover the Black River in Multilingual

  • Opening hours: Sat 08:00-17:00
  • English
Price details
€100.00 x 2 Adults€200.00
Total
Price is €200.00

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Tour itinerary
  • Inclusions
    Transport by vehicle from the departure location, the Ouadada Cultural Centre, to the first destination, the Anagodomè Jetty
  • Inclusions
    Fee for crossing the Black River by long tail boat
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    Local guide, explanation of the different stages of the tour, and answers to all questions
  • Inclusions
    Hiking tour/walk in Avrankou.
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    Access to and visit of a basketry workshop.
  • Inclusions
    Access to and visit of a workshop for distilling raffia wine spirit (sodabi).
  • Inclusions
    A visit to a tam-tam (drum) maker's workshop.
  • Inclusions
    Immersion in the everyday life of the locals, the "Avrankou tô"
  • Inclusions
    End of tour – Drop-off in Ouadada
  • Exclusions
    Food, service charge for the guide and/or driver. All personal expenses not included in the tour.

Know before you book

    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Just a few kilometres from Porto-Novo, the town of Adjarra is a must-visit ecotourism destination in the region. The Rivière Noire presents itself to visitors through lush, untamed nature, far off the beaten track. A trip along the river that will leave a lasting impression on lovers of flora and fauna, as the diversity of the ecosystem is truly impressive.

    In the neighbouring villages, it is the transformation of palm wine into sodabi, the local spirit, that will pique your curiosity. Or the work of artisans who, using sections of tree trunks, make tam-tams that are renowned throughout Benin. Not to mention the food tasting of grilled pork, another speciality of Adjarra.

    Tour Programme

    Departure – Ouadada Cultural Centre: a leading cultural and tourist venue in Porto-Novo.

    Destination 1 – Anagodomè Pier

    Main activity: Crossing the Black River by dugout canoe:
    Ready to cross the river by long tail boat? You will be captivated by the tranquility around you. Occasionally interrupted by the gentle melody of the fauna. Some fishing techniques to discover, along with indigenous practices for protecting resources.

    Observation of some fishing techniques on the river
    Highlighting indigenous practices for the protection of natural resources.

    Destination 2 – Avrankou Pier
    Main activity: Hiking tour/walk in Avrankou.
    Visit to a basketry workshop.
    Visit to a wine distillery (sodabi).
    A visit to a tam-tam (drum) maker's workshop.
    Immersion in the everyday life of the locals, the “Avrankou tô”

    End of tour – Drop-off in Ouadada

Location

Activity location

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    • Porto-Novo
    • Porto-Novo, Ouémé Department, Benin

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • GMM6+CX8, Porto Novo-Adjarra, Adjarra, Bénin
    • Adjarra, Ouémé, Benin
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    • Quartier Tokpota, 1 rue 1644, Porto-Novo, Bénin | This famous restaurant is internationally renowned for one of the region's most celebrated specialties: roast pork.
    • Porto-Novo, Ouémé Department, Benin