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Cotonou, Ouidah, Lome, Accra, Cape Coast, Kumasi Bamako, Timbuktu, Mopti, Sangha , Segou, Timbuktu, could any place be more "off the beaten path?" For some, that's reason enough to answer the call for this grand adventure. Dramatic and enlightening, this journey transports you into a firsthand experience of the remarkable history, diverse architecture and dynamic tribes of West Africa.
Benin is a developing West African country. Its capital city is Porto Novo; however, the city of Cotonou is the main port and largest city, site of the international airport and most government, commercial, and tourist activity. Tourist facilities are available in Cotonou but are not fully developed elsewhere. The ocean currents along the coast are extremely strong and treacherous (a rough surf and a strong undertow) and result in several drownings each year. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: A passport and visa are required. Travelers should obtain the latest information from the Embassy of the Republic of Benin, 2737 Cathedral Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone (202) 232-6656. Overseas, inquiries should be made at the nearest Beninese Embassy or Consulate. Travelers who intend to visit Nigeria should obtain Nigerian visas prior to arriving in Benin as the Nigerian Embassy in Cotonou may decline to consider applications for visas by U.S. citizens not resident in Benin.
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