Cotonou, Place to Go Atakora Taneka-kobo

Destination: Taneka-Kobo

Come visit our traditional village with its round huts nestled into the picturesque hills that surround us. While you are here, you can visit our Sacred Temples and for a donation of 1 500CFA you can even receive spiritual guidance from our local Fetisheur.

Attractions

- The Three Natural Pools of Taneka-Kobo

Come relax by the gentle flowing waters of these completely natural formations, which carved themselves from the bed of a stream. The pools are located at the end of a4 km hike from Taneka-Kobo. The site has a modest shelter, which is open to the public at any time.

- "Valoum" Sacred Grotto

Just 2 km from Taneka-Kobo one can find a majestic grotto. While the visits are free, it's well worth your while to have one of the local guides give you a complete tour. Guides will give you a one and a half to two hour tour for as little as 1 500CFA.

Events - Activities:

- Traditional Celebrations

Between November and May you will often encounter days of traditional celebrations that will allow you to taste the true culture of the taneka.

- Walking Excursions

To get an authentic look at the culture of the taneka you will want to take a stroll to the surrounding villages where you can encounter local sights and conversation.

General Information

Cost of travel from Cotonou:

Single place in Auto-Taxi: 12 000 CFA

Seat on Bus: 11 500 CFA

Approximate Travel Time:

Auto-Taxi: 9 hours

Bus: 10 hours 30 minutes

Travel Notes

More than likely your auto-taxi will stop in Djougou and from there you will have to take a moto-taxi the rest of the way. The total cost listed above includes the 5 000CFA to 7 000CFA price of the moto-taxi.

Best time to visit

November to May you will have beautiful weather for travel but the rest of the year thunderstorms are prevalent.

Lodging

A campground is located near the pools where one can say for 1 500 to 2 000CFA per night.

When school is not is session, one can sleep in the school after negotiating the price with the local director or groundskeeper.

Restaurants

No information available at this time.

Local Markets:

The market is held at night beginning at around 5p.m. Aside from the usual wares, the market flows freely with "Tchoukoutou", the local beer.

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