Ecotourism means travelling responsibly in natural areas. It offers the chance to discover remarkable landscapes, wildlife and plants while preserving the environment and supporting the local people who live at the heart of these areas.
For SOS Savane, ecotourism is a way to share the richness of the savannas, to raise visitors’ awareness of their fragility and to promote tourist attractions for the benefit of local communities.
Respect for nature
Observe wildlife and plants without disturbing them, stay on the trails and preserve natural habitats.
Benefits for local communities
Use local guides, craftspeople and producers so that tourism benefits local people.
Education and awareness
Understand savanna ecosystems and the challenges of their conservation, before, during and after the visit.
Low impact
Limit your waste, water and energy use, and choose low-impact ways of getting around.
Northern Benin offers an ideal setting for discovering nature in a different way:
- Shrub and wooded savannas that change with the seasons
- Diverse wildlife: birds, mammals, reptiles and insects
- Living local cultures, through the know-how, products and hospitality of the communities
In Tanguiéta, the Tanguiéta04 ex-situ conservation site has lodges where visitors can stay close to nature. Discover the Turtle House
- Follow the instructions of the guides and site staff
- Keep your distance from animals and do not feed them
- Take your waste home and limit packaging
- Ask permission before photographing people
- Choose local products and services
- Respect the customs and traditions of the communities you visit
Arrange a visit
Would you like to discover the savannas of northern Benin and the work of SOS Savane? Contact us to plan your visit.