Traveller's Guide

Visit Abomey: Practical Guides & Itineraries

Everything you need to know before, during and to plan your trip to visit Abomey and its Royal Palaces.

Before You Leave

Visa & Entry into Benin

Formalities, documents and vaccination

Budget & Currency

CFA Franc, payment methods

Safety & Health

Practical tips for a safe trip

Getting to Abomey

From Cotonou Airport

Route, duration, transport options

Abomey vs Bohicon

Where to stay and how to choose

Abomey - Ouidah Route

Recommended stops and routes

On the Ground

How to Visit Abomey

Guided tour tips and entrance fees

Where to Sleep and Eat

Best hotels and restaurants

SIM cards and network coverage

Itineraries

1 Day in Abomey

Essential royal heritage tour

7 Days in Benin

Abomey, Ouidah, Ganvie, Pendjari

14 Days Complete Immersion

The grand tour of Dahomey heritage

Climat & Saisons

Nov – Mars

Dry Season

Pleasant temperatures, ideal for visiting sites.

Déc – Jan

Harmattan

Dry dust-laden wind from the Sahara.

Avr – Oct

Rainy Season

Frequent showers, lush green vegetation.

10 Janvier — Journée Nationale du Vodoun

La date la plus animée de l'année pour vivre les célébrations vodoun à Ouidah comme à Abomey.