Do you want peace and nature? Let yourself be charmed by Lake Ahémé, the second largest lake in Benin! In order to admire all its beauty, opt for a canoe crossing! You will observe a fauna and magnificent landscapes between beautiful beaches lined with coconut palms, immense forests and small fishing villages. The riverside villages are home to a population living mainly from fishing and agriculture. Akadja fishing practiced on Lake Nokoué has also developed on Lake Ahémé, but in a more limited way due to the presence of shoals. To whet your appetite, taste the smoked prawns that the women sell on the roads and in the small village markets. Then, direction Possotomé to discover the lake. Do not hesitate to stop in one of these where many voodoo ceremonies are organized !
- Sleep with the locals in the rural concession of Monsieur Tossa
- Work in the fields and process the food yourself
- Fish with traditional techniques
- Discover voodoo culture and rites
- Meet the children in their school
- Stroll through the village to discover local crafts
- Relive the last moments of slaves before their departure for the new world with a pilgrimage to Ouidah, cradle of the slave trade
- Prepare a local dish, the Dakouin, which is the fisherman's dish.
- Learn about herbal medicine
- Relax on the beach under the coconut trees
