Black-owned, black-led  african experiences

Experience the Motherland 

A pilgrimage worth taking

The 10 day adventure is scheduled for early 2026. It includes 2 meals per day, in-country transportation & lodging. 

Itinerary options:

  1. Cotonou (largest outdoor market in West Africa, custom clothing, boardwalk and beach)

  2. Ouidah (Route of the slaves, Memorial monument, Indigenous faith exploration).

  3. Porto Novo (National museums, Epiphany parade)

  4. Abomey (ancient capital,  Behanzin park)

  5. Ganvié (the Venice of Africa),

  6. Allada (seat of ancient kingdom, links to Haitian Revolution),

  8. Adjarra (Lake excursion, traditional village)  

Ancestral Approach

Most Euro-centric tours focus on fetishism of African culture,  flora and fauna. We know this isn't about petting giraffes, it's about connecting with our ancestral cousins, exploring our hereditary culture, and gaining strength from honoring The Ancestors.

Our goal is to give our guests the space to reclaim what has been lost since the Middle Passage.

Timeline

We want to be in Benin after the new history  museum opens, likely in January 2026. Details forthcoming.  Sign up to be the first to know when the travel package goes on sale! 
Benin travel experts. 

We're the CNN couple

We are a Beninese-Haitian-Canadian couple. You may have read about us on CNN.com. We've traveled around Benin several times over the years, including organizing a trip for 7 family members who wanted to explore their ancestral land. It was such an incredible experience that we're planning on doing it again -- with you!  We're going to host up to 10 people on their inaugural trip to the Motherland. 

We have the knowledge, the contacts, the experienced guide and the ability to speak perfect American English so that you don't miss any of the details.

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Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA

Sun: Closed, Mon-Fri: 8 am-6 pm, Sat: 10 am-4 pm