Benin, Ghana, Togo · Wildlife & Culture

3-Day Wildlife and Culture Tour from Cotonou with Mount Agou Hike

3 Days Round trip from Cotonou Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See how iodized salt is made on Salt Island
02 Explore the Akodessawa Fetish Market, the world's largest voodoo market
03 Hike to the summit of Mount Agou and visit the butterfly sanctuary
04 Admire the magnificent Wome Falls
05 Observe monkeys at the sanctuary in Ho village
06 Enjoy the lively traditional dances of Akpessè

Connect with the local communities of Grand-Popo by eating their traditional dish, "Dakouin," and learning about salt-making techniques on this 3-day tour. See the unique offerings at the world's largest voodoo market in Lomé, observe butterflies and monkeys at their respective sanctuaries, and hike to the summit of Mount Agou.

Walk through the mangrove forest and spot fantastic wildlife as you reach Salt Island, where you will witness the techniques of making iodized salt.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cotonou, Lome, Kpalime, Ho, Grand-Popo

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

From Cotonou to Grand-Popo, Lomé, and Kpalimè

Transfer from Cotonou to Grand-Popo.
Upon arrival, your Grand-Popo guide will show you the wonders of the city of the Xla people.
Walk through the mangrove forest and spot fantastic wildlife as you reach Salt Island, where you will witness the techniques of making iodized salt. Have lunch with the locals, who will serve you the traditional dish "dakouin".
Depart for Lomé, where you will visit the Akodessawa Fetish Market, the largest voodoo market in the world.
Transfer to Kpalimè.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 02

Mount Agou, Butterfly Sanctuary, and Wome Falls

After breakfast, depart for Mount Agou with your Kpalimé tourist guide.
Explore the butterfly sanctuary and hike to the summit.
After lunch, admire the magnificent Wome Falls.
Enjoy the rhythm of traditional Akpessè dances in the evening.

Day 03

Ho Monkey Sanctuary and Return via Lomé to Cotonou

After breakfast, depart for the village of Ho, located on the borders of Togo and Ghana, to discover the monkey sanctuary.
Depart for Cotonou, with lunch in Lomé on the way back.