Ethnographic trip to West Africa: Rituals, memory and living cultures

visit to Ije tribe during ethnographic trip to Benin I visita a la tribu ije durante viaje etnográfico a Benín

This ethnographic trip to West Africa is an immersive ethnographic journey designed for those seeking a deep cultural experience, far from the conventional circuits. We will travel through Benin, Togo, and Ghana, experiencing voodoo ceremonies, ancestral masquerades, historic kingdoms, and communities that keep their traditions alive. From the stilt villages of Ganvié and the royal […]

Trip to West Africa: Rituals, memory and living cultures

meeting with Ije or Holi tribe woman during trip to Nigeria and Benin I encuentro con mujer de la tribu ije o holi durante viaje a Nigeria y Benín

This trip to West Africa is an immersive ethnographic journey designed for those seeking a deep cultural experience, far from the conventional circuits. We will travel through Benin, Togo, and Ghana, experiencing voodoo ceremonies, ancestral masquerades, historic kingdoms, and communities that keep their traditions alive. From the stilt villages of Ganvié and the royal palaces […]

New Year trip to Benin: Voodoo Ceremonies and Northern Tribes

meeting with traditional Fulani Borgu people during anthropological trip to Benin I encuentro con pueblo fulani borgu tradicional durante viaje antropológico a Benín

A New Year trip to Benin designed to discover one of the most complete and fascinating destinations in West Africa. For decades, Benin was forgotten by tourism due to its political situation and lack of accommodation. In the last 10 years, it has established itself as the ideal country to discover the most authentic Africa. […]

Trip to Benin: Voodoo Festival and northern tribes

meeting with Taneka tribe during trip to Benin I encuentro con tribu taneka durante viaje a Benín

This trip to Benin focuses on the annual Voodoo Festival, which begins on 10 January, with visits to Benin’s most traditional tribal groups living in the dry north. The voodoo culture and religion of Benin attracts the curiosity of the traveler. There is an interest in the origin and meaning of this way of life […]

Ethnographic trip to Benin: Voodoo Ceremonies and Northern Tribes

meeting with traditional Fulani Borgu people during anthropological trip to Benin I encuentro con pueblo fulani borgu tradicional durante viaje antropológico a Benín

Ethnographic trip to Benin to discover one of the most complete and fascinating destinations in West Africa. For decades, Benin was forgotten by tourism due to its political situation and lack of accommodation. In the last 10 years, it has established itself as the ideal country for exploring the most authentic Africa. We present a […]

Tribal trip to Benin: Voodoo ceremonies and northern tribes

meeting with Ditamari people during trip to Benin I encuentro con pueblo ditamari durante viaje a Benín

This tribal trip to Benin focuses on the annual Voodoo Festival, which begins on January 10, with visits to the most traditional tribal groups living in the dry north of the country. The voodoo culture and religion of Benin attracts the curiosity of the traveler. There is an interest in the origin and meaning of […]

Trip to Benin: Gerewol Festival and tribes

attending the Gerewol Festival during trip to Benin I asistiendo Festival Gerewol durante viaje a Benín

Trip to Benin focused on the beautiful Gerewol Festival, where the young men demonstrate their physical capabilities through hypnotic dances that will attract their future wives. Benin’s annual Gerewol is performed by the isolated Borgu-Mbororo nomads living around Bariba Mountains. For the last 5 years, Last Places’ team of anthropologists and cultural experts has been […]

Trip to Benin: Voodoo Festival and northern tribes

meeting with Taneka tribe during trip to Benin I encuentro con tribu taneka durante viaje a Benín

This trip to Benin focuses on the annual Voodoo Festival, which begins on January 10, with visits to Benin’s most traditional tribal groups living in the dry north. The voodoo culture and religion of Benin attracts the curiosity of the traveler. There is an interest in the origin and meaning of this way of life […]