Things to do & places to visit in Atakora Department, Benin

Atakora Department #5 destination in Benin 2023. The average rating score is 4.44 based on 85 traveler reviews, of 3 attractions. Timezone: Africa/Porto-Novo, current date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 14:45.

Top things to do

• Waterfalls
• Art Galleries
• National Parks

Top places to visit

1. 4.5 Pendjari National Park (70 reviews)
   - experience our animals - safe our animals
   Saturday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours National Parks
   
   
   Nestled in the north west corner of Benin, Pendjari National Park span a vast 4,800 km2. Representing one of the last true wildernesses of West Africa, the park supports an astonishing array of flora and fauna: contributing to it being added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2017. On seemingly endless savannahs, herds of herbivores graze under the watchful eye of lounging lions; while elephants and buffalo quench their thirst at tranquil pools, and an incredible variety of birdlife can be spotted amongst the trees. Pendjari’s spectacular landscape is also home to a number of species distinct to this region of Africa, providing visitors with a truly unique safari experience Pendjari is home to the region’s largest population of elephants and over 100 West African lions representing a 1/4 of all remaining members of this critically endangered subspecies. Pendjari also supports a wide range of other flora and fauna with more than 60 mamal, 360 birds, 50 reptile and 800 plant species See more..
   
2. 4.5 Chutes de Kota (13 reviews)
   - Great place to visit!
   Waterfalls
   
   
   This is great place to have a day trip in Natitingou! We went in late December and we were able to swim in the pool at the bottom! This is a highly recommended day trip! One of the most beautiful places I've seen in Benin! See more..
   
3. 1.5 Village Artisanal (2 reviews)
   - If you are visiting the museum, have a look. Otherwise, a waste of time
   Art Galleries
   Another one of those boring "art villages" in Benin and other West African countries, where they show you third class artifacts and ask for a lot of money.. If you happen to be in the museum, have a look. Otherwise, give it a miss. See more..