Agritourism
Price per participant
F CFA 1,680,562
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Throughout the program, participants will discover the realities of small-scale, medium-sized, and large commercial rabbit farms, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the different stages involved in developing a successful rabbit production enterprise. The immersion also provides in-depth training in animal nutrition, feed formulation, health management, genetic improvement, breeding stock management, and the strategies required to sustainably improve farm profitability.
This package also includes exclusive exchanges with experienced professionals and several agro-tourism experiences, providing participants with a broader understanding of Benin's agricultural sector.
Detailed Program
Day 0 - Arrival in Cotonou
Personalized welcome at Cotonou International Airport. Meet your tour coordinator, transfer to your hotel, check-in, presentation of the program, distribution of travel documents, and briefing on the immersion schedule.
Included Today
- Airport-to-hotel transfer
- Tour coordinator
- Accommodation in Cotonou
- Dinner
- Souvenir photo
- Travel assistance insurance
Day 1 - Cotonou • Ouidah
After breakfast, depart for Ouidah to visit a small-scale rabbit farm, an ideal setting for understanding the fundamentals of family-based rabbit production.
Activities
- Comprehensive visit to a small rabbit farm
- Farm organization and management
- Breeding stock selection
- Housing management
- Feeding practices
- Discussion with the farm owner
- Questions and answers session
Why This Visit ?
This first stage demonstrates how to establish a rabbit farm with a controlled investment while implementing best management practices from the very beginning.
Overnight : Ouidah
Included Today
- Transportation
- Local guide
- Tour coordinator
- Entrance fees
- Accommodation in Ouidah
- Refreshments
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Scheduled activities
- Souvenir photos
- Travel assistance insurance
Day 2 - Ouidah • Glo
Departure for Glo to continue the immersion at a medium-sized rabbit farm.
Activities
- Technical farm visit
- Production management
- Breeding stock management
- Health monitoring
- Comparison with the small-scale farm
- Discussions with the farm managers
Why This Visit ?
This day highlights the key steps involved in transforming a family rabbit farm into a more productive and profitable commercial enterprise.
Overnight : Glo
Included Today
- Transportation
- Local guide
- Tour coordinator
- Entrance fees
- Accommodation in Glo
- Refreshments
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Scheduled activities
- Souvenir photos
- Travel assistance insurance
Day 3 - Glo • Aplahoué
After breakfast, depart for Aplahoué to deepen the knowledge acquired during the previous days.
Activities
- Practical feed manufacturing workshop
- Identification of feed ingredients
- Feed ration formulation
- Visit to complementary agricultural production sites
- Discussions with local farmers
- Hotel check-in in Aplahoué
Why This Visit ?
Feed represents one of the largest production costs in rabbit farming. This practical session provides the essential knowledge needed to produce high-quality feed while reducing production expenses.
Overnight : Aplahoué
Included Today
- Transportation
- Local guide
- Tour coordinator
- Entrance fees
- Accommodation in Aplahoué
- Refreshments
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Scheduled activities
- Souvenir photos
- Travel assistance insurance
Day 4 - Immersion in a Large Commercial Rabbit Farm
This day is dedicated to discovering a high-capacity professional rabbit production farm.
Activities
- Organization of a large commercial rabbit farm
- Performance management
- Breeding stock selection
- Genetic improvement
- Health management
- Technical performance monitoring
- Farm business management
- Discussions with farm managers
Why This Visit ?
This immersion provides firsthand insight into the production methods used by professional commercial farms operating on a large scale while maintaining excellent technical performance.
Overnight : Aplahoué
Included Today
- Transportation
- Local guide
- Tour coordinator
- Entrance fees
- Accommodation in Aplahoué
- Refreshments
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Scheduled activities
- Souvenir photos
- Travel assistance insurance
Day 5 - Feed Manufacturing Plant • Return to Cotonou
The final technical day is dedicated to visiting an industrial feed manufacturing facility specializing in rabbit feed pellets.
Activities
- Factory tour
- Feed grinding process
- Pellet manufacturing
- Quality control procedures
- Discussions with factory technicians
- Return to Cotonou
Why This Visit ?
Understanding the feed production chain enables participants to better control feed quality and sustainably improve rabbit farm performance.
Check-in upon arrival in Cotonou.
Included Today
- Transportation
- Local guide
- Tour coordinator
- Entrance fees
- Accommodation in Cotonou
- Refreshments
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Scheduled activities
- Souvenir photos
- Travel assistance insurance
Day 6 - Discover Cotonou
To conclude this professional immersion, enjoy a day exploring Benin's economic capital.
Activities
- Visit Place de l'Amazone
- Explore Dantokpa Market
- Drive along the Route des Pêches
- Discover Beninese handicrafts
- Free time for souvenir shopping
Why This Visit ?
This final day offers the opportunity to discover another side of Benin its cultural heritage, craftsmanship, and economic vitality allowing participants to return home with a comprehensive understanding of the country.
Overnight : Cotonou
Included Today
- Transportation
- Local guide
- Tour coordinator
- Entrance fees
- Accommodation in Cotonou
- Refreshments
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Scheduled activities
- Souvenir photos
- Travel assistance insurance
