Vodun Days Festival 2027 - Three days to experience Ouidah with Kiblistours

At the Heart of Ouidah’s Traditions

Feel the energy of the festivities, explore iconic landmarks and let your guide bring meaning to every discovery.

You hear the percussion before you see the dancers. Around you, heads turn, the rhythms intensify and questions come naturally. Your guide helps you understand the cultural expressions you witness and feel at ease in the atmosphere of the Vodun Days.

At the Temple of Pythons, stories reveal the place of this sacred animal in local traditions. Along the Slave Route, leading to the Door of No Return, you listen more closely as you explore Ouidah’s history and its connections with the diaspora.

Two nights in Ouidah, Beninese lunches and organised transport allow you to devote your time to discovery. A guided introduction, rich in emotion, with a modest level of comfort.

Your experience

Day 1 - Your first steps in Ouidah

Departure from the agreed meeting point in Cotonou, or welcome in Ouidah. Visit to the Temple of Pythons, Beninese lunch and check-in at your accommodation. Your first immersion in the available public festivities.

Day 2 - A day to the rhythm of the Vodun Days

After breakfast, explore the accessible festivities with your guide. Dance, music and cultural expressions shape the day according to the official programme. Lunch, breaks and photographs in permitted locations.

Day 3 - Ouidah, a place of remembrance

Breakfast, followed by a guided journey along the Slave Route to the Door of No Return. Lunch and return to the agreed drop-off point in Cotonou, or the end of your stay in Ouidah.

Make these three days your first encounter with Ouidah and its traditions.

Ouidah’s Rhythms, the Joy of Immersion

Listen to the drums, try the rhythms and extend your discoveries with the comfort of a thoughtfully arranged stay.

A percussionist shows you a movement. You try it, try again, and gradually find your place in the rhythm. This shared moment gives new meaning to the music you hear during the festivities.

With the Premium package, your immersion includes the Sacred Forest of Kpassè and an artistic discovery at the Zinsou Foundation, subject to opening hours. Your guide connects places, stories and conversations to offer you different perspectives on Ouidah.

In the evening, an accompanied outing lets you return to the atmosphere of the Vodun Days, depending on the programme. Afterwards, you settle into your air-conditioned room following a day punctuated by carefully selected meals and enjoyable breaks.

A package for travellers who want to take part, deepen their discoveries and enjoy greater comfort.

Your experience

Day 1 - Traditions and first encounters with art

Departure from Cotonou, or welcome in Ouidah. Visit to the Temple of Pythons and discovery of the Zinsou Foundation, subject to opening hours. Lunch, hotel check-in and your first immersion in the festivities.

Day 2 - From discovery to participation

Breakfast, visit to the Sacred Forest of Kpassè depending on access conditions, followed by the festival’s public events. Lunch and a hands-on percussion workshop. In the evening, an accompanied outing according to the programme and your energy levels.

Day 3 - Paths of remembrance

Breakfast and a guided journey along the Slave Route to the Door of No Return. Scheduled photography time in a permitted location, lunch and return to Cotonou, or the end of your stay in Ouidah.

Treat yourself to three days of discovery, participation and comfort.

Four Highlights

• Discover the joy of rhythm/A percussion workshop invites you to learn a few techniques and play alongside a local musician.

• Broaden your perspective on Ouidah/Sacred heritage/historical remembrance and artistic creation enrich your stay.

• Enjoy the evening atmosphere/An accompanied outing extends your discoveries when the programme allows.

• Combine immersion with comfort/An air-conditioned room/upgraded private transport/carefully selected meals and a professional photography session.

Included

• Upgraded private transport from Cotonou or local transport if meeting in Ouidah.

• Accompanying tour guide.

• Local site guide for local visits.

• Two nights in comfortable air-conditioned accommodation with a private room.

• Three lunches in selected restaurants.

• Water and an enhanced selection of snacks.

• Admission to the sites listed in the itinerary.

• Hands-on percussion workshop.

• Accompanied evening outing according to the programme.

• Professional photography session.

• Local insurance applicable to the services according to the coverage specified in your quotation.

Not Included

• Dinners.

• Additional drinks.

• Flights and visa.

• Airport transfers.

• Personal travel insurance/medical expenses and repatriation.

• Paid festival admission.

• Personal purchases and tips.

• Activities outside the itinerary.

• Additional photographs and videos.

Four Requirements

• Bring clothing suitable for the heat and appropriate for sacred sites.

• Be willing to walk and take part in the music workshop.

• Follow the facilitators’ instructions and obtain the consent of anyone you photograph.

• Communicate your language/room and dietary preferences before confirmation.

Ouidah at Your Own Pace, Where Tradition Meets Elegance

A dedicated guide, private moments and two nights of superior comfort to experience the Vodun Days with all the attention your journey deserves.

What would you like to take home from Ouidah ? A deeper understanding of Vodun, a memorable encounter, or a musical memory shared with your loved ones ? Before your stay, Kiblistours listens to your wishes to prepare an experience that reflects your interests.

During the festivities, your dedicated guide helps you understand what you witness and adjusts breaks to your pace. Between public events, moments are arranged exclusively for your group : a private percussion workshop and a conversation with a willing cultural contributor in an approved setting.

At the Temple of Pythons, in the Sacred Forest of Kpassè and at sites of remembrance, you have time to listen and ask questions. An art visit and a guided walk through the historic centre complete your stay.

Comfort is reflected in the details : a higher-category vehicle, a private room in a selected establishment, arranged lunches and dinners, dedicated assistance and photographic coverage. You enjoy the experience with a team attentive to its smooth running.

Your experience

Day 1 - Ouidah welcomes you

Welcome at the agreed meeting point in Cotonou or Ouidah. Visit to the Temple of Pythons, followed by a guided walk through the historic centre around Chacha Square. Lunch and check-in at your boutique or higher-category hotel. Your first immersion in the festivities, followed by dinner.

Day 2 - Encounters that give your journey meaning

Breakfast, followed by a visit to the Sacred Forest of Kpassè, subject to permission. Participation in public events selected according to your interests. Lunch, a private percussion workshop and an arranged cultural encounter. Breaks tailored to your needs, followed by an accompanied outing according to the programme and dinner.

Day 3 - Remembrance, art and final memories

Breakfast and a guided journey along the Slave Route to the Door of No Return. Discovery of the Zinsou Foundation, subject to opening hours, and lunch before your private return to Cotonou, or the end of your stay in Ouidah.

Photography moments are spread throughout your stay in permitted locations, allowing you to fully enjoy your discoveries.

Make your stay in Ouidah a special experience to share with your loved ones.

Four Highlights

• Guiding tailored to you : Your dedicated guide adapts explanations/breaks and arrangements to your interests.

• Moments reserved for your group : A private music workshop and a carefully arranged cultural encounter encourage conversation.

• An in-depth discovery of Ouidah : Spirituality/remembrance/art and the history of the old town create a stay rich in perspectives.

• Comfort that extends to your memories/Superior accommodation/included lunches/dedicated assistance and professional photographic coverage.

Included

• Higher-category private transport from Cotonou or local transport if meeting in Ouidah.

• Dedicated accompanying tour guide.

• Experienced local site guide for local visits.

• Two nights in a boutique or higher-category hotel with a private room.

• Three lunches in selected establishments.

• Water/specified soft drinks and gourmet snacks.

• Admission to the sites listed in the itinerary.

• Private percussion workshop.

• Cultural encounter arranged for your group.

• Accompanied evening outings according to the programme.

• Private professional photographic coverage.

• Personalised assistance during your stay.

• Local insurance applicable to the services according to the coverage specified in your quotation.

Not Included

• Flights and visa

• Airport transfers

• Personal travel insurance

• Medical expenses and repatriation

• Alcoholic drinks and additional refreshments

• Paid admission to the festival’s

• Personal purchases and tips

• Wellness treatments

• Activities outside the itinerary

• Additional photographs/videos and drone footage

Four Requirements

• Communicate your expectations before your stay so that encounters and guiding arrangements can be prepared.

• Book sufficiently early to confirm accommodation and participating contributors.

• Respect the rules of sacred sites/photography permissions and any confidentiality requested during conversations.

• Specify your mobility needs/dietary restrictions and language preferences before confirmation.