Africa - Benin (PDF Chapter)

This is the Benin chapter from Lonely Planet’s Africa guidebook.

Benin is steeped in a rich and complex history still very much in evidence today. It wows visitors with its palm-fringed beach idyll of the Atlantic coast, the rugged scenery of the north and one of the best wildlife parks in West Africa.

• spend a night in the lakeside stilt village of Ganvié
• maps
• learn traditional fishing techniques on the shores of Lake Ahémé
• transport
• Spot lions, cheetahs, elephants and more in Parc National de la Pendjari
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Cotonou, Route des Pêches, Porto Novo, Ouidah, Grand Popo, Possotomé & Lake Ahémé, Abomey, The Atakora Region, Parc National de la Pendjari, Understand Benin and Survival Guide.