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An tribal trip to Benin to discover one of the most complete and fascinating destinations in West Africa. For decades, Benin was forgotten by tourism due to its political situation and lack of accommodation. In the last 10 years, it has established itself as the ideal country for exploring the most authentic Africa.<\/p>\n

We present an tribal trip to Benin that combines ethnography and architecture. We’ll begin in the animistic south, attending voodoo ceremonies and exploring the Afro-Brazilian neighborhoods of the coastal cities. After immersing ourselves in the tropical south, we’ll continue to the Muslim north to discover beautiful adobe villages and tattooed nomadic tribes. We’ll travel in a comfortable minibus and take canoes to reach the most remote places.<\/p>\n

Download the itinerary for this tribal trip to Benin<\/a><\/h3>\n

Using the form below, you can download the detailed itinerary for this trip. Click here to easily reach the form.<\/a><\/p>\n

Discover the highlights of this tribal trip to Benin<\/h2>\n

\u25ba We will delve into Voodoo culture and religion<\/h3>\n
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During this tribal trip to Benin, we will delve into voodoo culture and religion to try to understand the cosmology of this religion. We will explore the Rivie\u0300re Noire, a sacred area for Voodoo followers. We will navigate the black waters of the river in a traditional canoe through the jungle until we reach a \u2018tohoso\u2019 temple, a branch of Voodoo that worships children born with some kind of deformity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u25ba We will meet different traditional tribes of Benin<\/h3>\n

Ije tribe<\/h4>\n
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During this tribal trip to Benin, we will meet the Ije or Holi ethnic group, famous for the body tattoos worn by older women. Also, the traditional architecture of the villages is noteworthy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Taneka tribe<\/h4>\n

During this tribal trip to Benin, we will take an excursion into Taneka tribal territory. This people is originally from Togo and emigrated to these hills, fleeing Islamic expansion and slavery. The Taneka Mountains are one of the most magical places in northern Benin. We will visit the animist priests and walk to the village of the blacksmiths at the top of the sacred mountain.<\/p>\n

Ditamari people<\/p>\n

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On this trip to Benin, we will have the opportunity to visit a Ditamari or Somba community. They are the so-called \u2018adobe artists\u2019 as they build beautiful two-story structures to house their livestock on the lower part and their families on the upper part. The young Ditamari single men usually live in a kind of battlement on the terrace of these mini-mud castles. We will explore several \u2018tatas\u2019 or fortified houses around Boukombe\u0301. The more traditional Ditamari still scarify their chest and face with a special knife during the dry season.<\/p>\n

Tofi tribe<\/h4>\n

We will visit the lake city of Ganvi\u00e9<\/strong>, the mythical \u201cAfrican Venice\u201d. We will tour this large town of houses on stilts inhabited by the Tofi ethnic group<\/strong>, who have lived on the lake since the 18th century.<\/p>\n

Bariba tribe<\/h4>\n
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During this tribal trip to Benin, we will visit the kingdom of Nikki, the historic capital of the Bariba tribe. Upon arrival in this small town, we will greet the king and admire the royal horses and the rides of decorated horsemen.<\/p>\n

Fulani Borgu tribe<\/p>\n

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We will visit a camp of Fulani borgu nomads, famous for their facial tattoos and decorative hairstyles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u25ba We will discover Afro-Brazilian architecture<\/h3>\n
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During this tribal trip to Benin, we will visit several examples of Afro-Brazilian architecture. In Porto Novo we will explore the Afro-Brazilian neighbourhood, with its magnificent central mosque, and visit some family homes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u00a9 Photos by Edith Scharffenberg<\/a> Jordi Zaragoz\u00e0 Angl\u00e8s<\/a>, An\u00edbal Bueno<\/a> and Xavi de las Heras taken during an tribal trip to Benin.<\/p>\n

\u25ba Download the detailed itinerary for this tribal trip to Benin<\/a><\/h3>\n

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