8 days in Cotonou & Lagos Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cotonou: Porto-Novo (Ethnographique Museum of Porto Novo & Cathedrale Notre Dame de l'Immaculee Conception), Lac Nokoue (in Ganvie) and Ouidah (Foret Sacree de Kpasse, La Porte Du Non Retour, &more). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Fondation Zinsou, take in the spiritual surroundings of Grande Mosquee de Zongo, appreciate the history behind Etoile Rouge, and take in the exciting artwork at Artisanal Center.

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Lagos, Nigeria to Cotonou is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in January, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Lagos.

Change things up with these side-trips from Lagos: Lekki (The Henna Place & Lvi Art Gallery And Cultural Nexus). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Lekki Conservation Centre, browse the exhibits of Ogirikan Art Gallery, kick back and relax at Elegushi Beach, and take in the exciting artwork at Ovuomaroro Studio and Gallery.

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Getting from Cotonou to Lagos by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 39°C in January, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Cotonou.

On the 14th (Sat), step into the grandiose world of Musee Honme (Palais Royal), pause for some serene contemplation at Cotonou Cathedral, admire the striking features of Palais des Congres, then take in the waterfront at Bab's Dock, and finally appreciate the history behind Place des Martyrs.

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Traveling by car from Lagos to Cotonou takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to drive back home.