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5-Day Tour To Gaani To Attend The Annual Festival "La Fête De Gaani"

  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Rural Experience, Culture, History

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French

Description

Immerse yourself in the vibrant 5-day journey to Gaani's Festival. Witness the captivating release of Sacred Drums and join the majestic Gaani Day with cultural spectacles and ritual journeys. Explore historic sites, engage in royal councils, and bid farewell after visiting Goho and the Chameleon Temple.

Highlights
  • Experience the Sacred Drums' Release Ceremony on 27th September
  • Witness grand Gaani Day, featuring cultural rituals and rituals
  • Explore the historic sites: Lemandu, Bakaru, Danri Palace, and more
  • Engage in the Kings' Council, sharing ancient rituals and traditions
  • Conclude with visits to Goho and Chameleon Temple before departure
  • Day 1: Transfer from Cotonou to Nikki (26th, September 2023) expand_more
    • Guests will be transferred from Cotonou to Nikki.
  • Day 2: The Release of Sacred Drums (27th September 2023) expand_more
    • Guests will witness the release of every Sacred drum scheduled for Gaani. Some demonstrations will be done.
  • Day 3: Gaani Day (28th September 2023) expand_more
    • The reception of visitors and kings of each locality, riders, various traditional and cultural artists,
    • The great drummers come out of their boxes to signal the start of the
      • Gaani Day 
      • Cultural event
      • Ritual journey
      • Visit the 7 Sites
        • Lemandu at bah Léman
        • Tem yanku bakaru
        • Dakiru
        • Bantiaru
        • Danri Royal Palace
        • Imperial court in front of the drums
    • Return to the round hut to observe the cavalcade
    • In order of magnitude, the different kings and princes will return in front of the drums to show their bravery and dignity to offer gifts to the griots and trumpeters.
  • Day 4: Kawessi (29th September 2023) expand_more
    • The last day of the party to say goodbye to the guests 
    • The day of the council of kings and ministers of the imperial court.
    • On this day, each king and noble present their rituals and their cults, which they adopt in front of the court, their steps, day of the details between the big brother and the little brother, father and son.
  • Day 5: Departure back to Cotonou expand_more
    • Visit the place, Goho and Cameleon Temple.
What's Included
  • Transportation
  • Meals 
  • Mineral drinks 
  • Accommodation
  • Local tour guides
  • Entrance tickets
  • All mentioned activities
What's Excluded
  • Personal expenses 
What to bring
  • All you need for taking pictures.
Know before you go
  • This tour is from 26th to 30th September 2023; it is an annual event.
Meeting Point

Cotonou, Bénin

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 2000 Per Person
5 To 8 USD 1800 Per Person
9 To 12 USD 1500 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 1333 Per Person
5 To 8 USD 1200 Per Person
9 To 12 USD 1000 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 2000 / person