Pricing & Packages
What's Included
- Professional driver
- Air-conditioned transportation
- French or English-speaking tour guide
- Visit to caves and natural sites
- Visit to the pilgrimage sites
- Visit to the hills of Dassa-Zoumé
- Entrance fees to all sites visited
- Explore Afro-Brazilian architecture
- Two bottles of mineral water
- Assistance throughout the excursion
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Professional photographer
- Handmade souvenir gift
- Free time to shop for local handicrafts
- Duration: 7 hours
Everything included in the Standard Package, plus:
What's Included
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Professional photographer
- Souvenir video of the tour
- Welcome local drink
- Handmade souvenir gift
- Free time to hike the hills
- Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- Beninese SIM card with mobile data
- Traditional Beninese outfit
- Duration: 9 hours
Cultural Immersion, Everything included in the Standard and pripum Package, plus:
What's Included
- Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
- Beninese SIM card with mobile data
- Traditional Beninese outfit
- Private guided hike
- Meet local villagers (if available)
- Meet spiritual leaders, (if available)
- Photo session on the hills
- Tasting of local specialties
- Personalised souvenir gift box
- VIP assistance throughout the day
- Duration: 11 hours
- Departure Time: 07:00 AM
- Pickup Location: Client's Hotel
Note
For guests staying at hotels in Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Porto-Novo, or Ouidah, hotel pickup is included according to the selected package. Cruise passengers can be picked up directly at the Port of Cotonou. Departure times remain flexible and may be adjusted upon the guest's request or due to special circumstances.
About Dassa-Zoumé
Located in central Benin, Dassa-Zoumé is famous for its stunning rocky hills, peaceful landscapes, and spiritual significance. The city is often called the "City of 41 Hills" due to the numerous granite formations that dominate the surrounding scenery.
It is one of Benin's most important pilgrimage destinations and a favorite location for travelers seeking nature, hiking, and tranquility.
The combination of spectacular natural landscapes, religious heritage, and outdoor adventure makes Dassa-Zoumé one of the country's most unique destinations.
The 41 Hills
Majestic rock formations surrounding the city.
Grotto of Our Lady of Arigbo
A major Catholic pilgrimage site.
Panoramic Viewpoints
Breathtaking views over central Benin.
Sacred Hills
Sites linked to local traditions and beliefs.
Traditional Villages
Communities preserving local customs.
Pilgrimage Routes
Paths visited by thousands of worshippers annually.
Things To Do
- Hike the Hills
- Visit the Marian Grotto
- Visit Traditional Villages
- Enjoy Scenic Photography
- Learn About Local Traditions
- Observe Religious Pilgrimages
- Relax in Peaceful Natural Settings
Best Time to Visit Dassa-Zoumé
November to March is ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
Ideal For
- Pilgrims
- Families
- Nature lovers
- Photographer
- Cultural travelers
- Adventure seekers
Highlights
- Hiking opportunities
- Peaceful atmosphere
- Famous Marian shrine
- Unique natural scenery
- Spectacular hill landscapes
