7 Days trip in Benin

Budget: 500 - 2500 USD Beaches Nightlife Food exploration Festivals/events Shopping City sightseeing

Benin is a country located in West Africa known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse wildlife.

Currency

XOF

Exchange Rate of 1 USD to XOF

F CFA 601

Best Travel Debit Card

Wise

Capital

Porto-Novo

Timezone

UTC+01:00

Language

French

Fon

Yoruba

Weather

☁️ 24.12°C

Best Way to Get Around

Bus

Taxi

Motorcycle Taxi

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Visit the historic Route des Esclaves (Slave Route) in Ouidah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This was a major route for the transportation of slaves from Africa to the Americas.

120 minutes city sightseeing culture Google Maps
Grand Popo
$ $ $ $

Explore the beautiful beaches of Grand Popo and try some freshly caught seafood at a local restaurant.

180 minutes beaches food exploration Google Maps
Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Experience the vibrant nightlife of Cotonou by visiting a few local bars and trying some of the delicious street food.

120 minutes nightlife food exploration Google Maps

Ouidah
$ $ $ $

Visit the Ouidah Museum of History to learn more about the history and culture of the region.

120 minutes city sightseeing culture Google Maps
Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Explore the bustling markets of Cotonou and pick up some unique souvenirs and gifts.

180 minutes shopping city sightseeing Google Maps
Abomey-Calavi
$ $ $ $

Enjoy a delicious dinner at a local restaurant in Abomey-Calavi, followed by some drinks at a nearby bar.

120 minutes food exploration nightlife Google Maps

Pendjari National Park
$ $ $ $

Take a guided safari through the stunning Pendjari National Park, home to a variety of wildlife including elephants, lions, and hippos.

360 minutes wildlife nature Google Maps
Keran National Park
$ $ $ $

Go on a hiking adventure through the beautiful landscapes of Keran National Park.

240 minutes nature hiking Google Maps

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Visit the Zinsou Foundation Museum in Cotonou to learn about the contemporary art and culture of Benin.

120 minutes city sightseeing culture Google Maps
Ouidah
$ $ $ $

Attend the annual Voodoo Festival in Ouidah and experience the vibrant culture and traditions of Benin.

120 minutes festivals/events culture Google Maps
Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Experience the nightlife of Cotonou by visiting a few local bars and trying some delicious street food.

120 minutes nightlife food exploration Google Maps

Ganvie
$ $ $ $

Explore the unique city of Ganvie, also known as the Venice of Africa, which is built entirely on stilts in the middle of a lake.

180 minutes city sightseeing culture Google Maps
Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Spend the afternoon shopping at the local markets of Cotonou and trying some of the delicious street food.

180 minutes shopping food exploration Google Maps
Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Experience the vibrant nightlife of Cotonou by visiting a few local bars and trying some more of the delicious street food.

120 minutes nightlife food exploration Google Maps

Ouidah
$ $ $ $

Visit the Ouidah Sacred Forest, a spiritual and cultural site that is home to a variety of wildlife and is believed to have healing powers.

120 minutes city sightseeing culture Google Maps
Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Spend the afternoon shopping for unique gifts and trying some of the delicious street food in Cotonou.

180 minutes shopping food exploration Google Maps
Grand Popo
$ $ $ $

Experience the nightlife and delicious food of Grand Popo by visiting a few local bars and restaurants.

120 minutes nightlife food exploration Google Maps

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Explore the Cathedral Notre Dame de Misericorde, a beautiful cathedral located in the heart of Cotonou.

120 minutes city sightseeing culture Google Maps
Abomey
$ $ $ $

Visit the Royal Palace of Abomey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former capital of the Dahomey Kingdom.

180 minutes history culture Google Maps
Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Wrap up your trip to Benin with a night out in Cotonou, visiting a few local bars and trying some of the delicious street food.

120 minutes nightlife food exploration Google Maps

Accommodation

hostel

10-15 USD per night

hotel

50-100 USD per night

airbnb

20-50 USD per night

Transportation

taxi

1-3 USD per ride

motorcycle taxi

0.50-1 USD per ride

public bus

0.40-1 USD per ride

car rental

30-50 USD per day

Food

street food

1-5 USD per meal

budget

5-10 USD per meal

fancy restaurant

20-50 USD per meal

local markets

5-15 USD for a variety of snacks and meals

fast food chains

4-8 USD per meal

Activities

entrance fee for museums or national parks

1-5 USD

guided tours

10-30 USD per person

festival or event admission

5-20 USD

city sightseeing

5-15 USD for guided tours or hop-on-hop-off buses

beach activities

5-20 USD for equipment rental or boat tours

7 Days trip in Benin

General Infomation

Day 1

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Grand Popo
$ $ $ $

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Day 2

Ouidah
$ $ $ $

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Abomey-Calavi
$ $ $ $

Day 3

Pendjari National Park
$ $ $ $

Keran National Park
$ $ $ $

Day 4

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Ouidah
$ $ $ $

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Day 5

Ganvie
$ $ $ $

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Day 6

Ouidah
$ $ $ $

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Grand Popo
$ $ $ $

Day 7

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Abomey
$ $ $ $

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Estimated Cost (USD)

Accommodation

Transportation

Food

Activities

7 Days trip in Benin

General Infomation

Day 1

Cotonou $ $ $ $

Grand Popo $ $ $ $

Cotonou $ $ $ $

Day 2

Ouidah $ $ $ $

Cotonou $ $ $ $

Abomey-Calavi $ $ $ $

Day 3

Pendjari National Park $ $ $ $

Keran National Park $ $ $ $

Day 4

Cotonou $ $ $ $

Ouidah $ $ $ $

Cotonou $ $ $ $

Day 5

Ganvie $ $ $ $

Cotonou $ $ $ $

Cotonou $ $ $ $

Day 6

Ouidah $ $ $ $

Cotonou $ $ $ $

Grand Popo $ $ $ $

Day 7

Cotonou $ $ $ $

Abomey $ $ $ $

Cotonou $ $ $ $

Estimated Cost (USD)

Accommodation

Transportation

Food

Activities

Let's Start with Wonderplan

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Grand Popo
$ $ $ $

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Ouidah
$ $ $ $

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Abomey-Calavi
$ $ $ $

Pendjari National Park
$ $ $ $

Keran National Park
$ $ $ $

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Ouidah
$ $ $ $

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Ganvie
$ $ $ $

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Ouidah
$ $ $ $

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Grand Popo
$ $ $ $

Cotonou
$ $ $ $

Abomey
$ $ $ $

Cotonou
$ $ $ $