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23 Jan 2010
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Togo & Benin
It seems I have two weeks to spend in Togo and Benin! ;-)
Other than the games parks in the north of Benin can anybody suggest things to do and especially places that allow 4x4 camping or cheap hotels with very secure parking?
I assume bush camping will be possible in the north of each?
I will avoid Lome but will have to go to Cotonuo.
Suggestions welcomed thanks!
dj
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23 Jan 2010
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Definitely stop at Ouidah in Benin, intersting slave history, including LES ROUTE DES ESCLAVES, and a very poignant memorial at the beach based upon the gate of no return.
Stay at Eldorado beach hotel/camp in Cotonou, pretty shitty toilets/showers for campers but plenty of space to camp by the tennis courts and a swimming pool to use too for a small fee.
Porto Novo is surprisingly pleasant for an african capital, and has a good alternative stilt village to Ganvie not too far away (very touritsy now).
Grand Popo really is as good as the guide books say, a really great spot to relax for a few days. Really like it there.
Abomey has fascinating history but you really do need a guide to understand it all and actually find the sites!
If you do need to stay in togo, Agbodrafo on Lake Togo is a great spot, and you can do a boat ride over the lake to Togoville for some voodoo history if you so wish.
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24 Jan 2010
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Hi!
If you want a nice and secure Campsite.. Chez Alice Lome!
Lome was defintliy better than Cotunou in 2006 ;-)
Have fun!
Werner
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