PORTO NOVO ; RIVIERE NOIRE /Black River

Arts - Nature - Culture - Tradition - Spirituality

The Black River is a waterway located in the commune of Adjarra, in southeastern Benin, near the border with Nigeria. It flows through a vast marshland ecosystem that stretches for several kilometers, connecting numerous villages and communes in the region.

What to discover on one day Tour.

Light Itinary:

-Porto Novo: Adjarra, Black River;

➡️7:00 AM: Departure for Porto Novo, the capital of Benin, then continuation to Adjarra, for the Black River: Features sightseeing;

-History of the Orou Forest

-Boat trip, hike, and river crossing.

Visits to the Zounte workshop, history of Vodun traditions, sodabi making, basket weaving, etc., followed by a return to the local tam-tam factory for immersion, entertainment, singing, and dancing.

Return to Porto-Novo.

Visit to the Museum, Honmè Palace,

- Kpakliyao Temple,

- Historic Afro-descendant Mosque, built by Free Slaves.

4:00 PM: Return to the host.