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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

Adjarra: Immersion and discovery of the Black River

By VISAGE CACHÉ DU BÉNIN
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$49 per adult
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Features

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

Overview

  • Nature/ecotourism atmosphere (river, fauna, flora, tranquility).
  • Cultural and craft activities (sodabi, basketry, tom-toms).
  • 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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Tasting of a local speciality (meal and drink) at a local restaurant

  • English

After hours of immersion in the flora and fauna of the region, enjoy a local lunch like a local: on the menu is the regional speciality: grilled pork, or rabbit for those who are not fans of pork.

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
AU$49.44 x 3 AdultsAU$148.32
Total
Price is AU$148.32

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

  • Opening hours: Tue 8:00 am-5:00 pm
  • English
Price details
AU$164.79 x 3 AdultsAU$494.37
Total
Price is AU$494.37

What's included, what's not

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    Tour programme
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    Transport by vehicle from the departure location, Ouadada Cultural Centre, to the first destination, Anagodomè Pier
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    Fee for crossing the Black River by canoe
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    Local guide who will explain the different stages of the tour and answer all questions
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    Hike / walk in Avrankou.
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    Access to and visit to a basketry workshop.
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    Access to and visit to a raffia wine alcohol (sodabi) distillation workshop.
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    A visit to a tom-tom maker.
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    Immersion in the daily life of the locals, the "Avrankou tô"
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    Tour ends – Return to Ouadada
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food, service charge for the guide and/or driver. All personal expenses not included in the tour.

What you can expect

A few kilometres from Porto-Novo, the town of Adjarra is a must-see for ecotourism in the region. The Rivière Noire is open to visitors through lush and wild nature far off the beaten track. A trip along the water that will not leave lovers of fauna and flora unmoved, as the diversity of the ecosystem is impressive.

In the surrounding villages, the transformation of palm wine into sodabi, the local alcohol, will arouse your curiosity. Or the work of craftsmen who, from sections of tree trunks, make tam-tams that are renowned throughout Benin. Not to mention the tasting of grilled pork, another speciality of Adjarra.

Tour programme

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

Destination 1 – Anagodomè Pier

Main activity: Crossing the Black River by canoe:
Ready to cross the river by canoe? You will be captivated by the tranquility around you. Sometimes interrupted by the gentle melody of the wildlife. Learn about some fishing techniques and the local practices for protecting resources.

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

Destination 2 – Avrankou Pier
Main activity: Hike / walk in Avrankou.
Visit to a basketry workshop.
Visit to a wine distillery (sodabi).
A visit to a tom-tom maker.
Immersion in the daily life of the locals, the “Avrankou tô”

Tour ends – Return to 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 famous specialties: grilled porgy
    • Porto-Novo, Ouémé Department, Benin