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

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.

Hi!

If you want a nice and secure Campsite.. Chez Alice Lome!

Lome was defintliy better than Cotunou in 2006 ;-)

Have fun!

Werner