Sightafrik

5 REASONS YOU SHOULD VISIT BENIN REPUBLIC FOR HOLIDAY

Benin Republic is next neighbour country to Nigeria on the Coastal line. From Badagry in Lagos State, Cotonou which is the economic capital of Benin is just about 60 kilometers by road and one and half hour drive.

Here are 5 reasons you need to visit the Francophone country which largely shares socio-cultural similarities with the South West part of Nigeria:

1. Unbelievable Monuments: There are amazing monuments to see in Cotonou, my favourite being ‘MONUMENT AMAZONE’ that stands 30 meters tall. If you have seen the movie ‘Woman King’, this magnificent statue tells the story when you visit.

2. Diverse Cultural Experience: Benin Republic is also multi-ethnic, thereby showcasing various cultural and historical values related to the black race, including relics of the slave trade experience. However, the post colonial cultural place of Benin can be said to be amazing.

3. Impressive Border Experience: Land borders of Benin Republic are very peaceful and not porous. They are safe and you are never treated like a foreigner. Entrant to Benin Republic is seamless with its friendly immigration passage and border communities.

4. Incredible Night Life: The city is well illuminated and the night life is very exciting. There are various places to enjoy the evening; it is considerably safe as foreigners are seeing moving around day and night without security assistance.

5. Ease the Stress: If you are looking for a place to unwind after work-related stress, I strongly recommend you take a trip to Benin Republic to feel the conducive city life of Cotonou and unbeatable ambiance of Ouidah.