Taneka-Kobo

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Taneka Kobo is a picturesque village in Benin. Located, amidst exotic landscapes Taneka Kobo is ideal for those who wants to spend their holidays far from the bustle and din of the…


Taneka Kobo is a picturesque village in Benin. Located, amidst exotic landscapes Taneka Kobo is ideal for those who wants to spend their holidays far from the bustle and din of the city and in close communion with nature.

Taneka Kobo in Benin gives u an opportunity to mix with the local people of the region and to know more about them. The main attraction of the village is the three natural pools in Taneka Kobo, Benin. The natural lakes carved from the bed of the stream and the rippling water on the lakes provides the best ambience to relax and chill. These pools are located about 4km hike from Taneka Kobo. There is also a shelter near the pools which lay open for the public round the clock.

Located just 2km from the Taneka Kobo, there is a majestic grotto named Valoum. This grotto definitely is worth visiting. Guides are available for tour to the place.

The best time to visit the place is November to May when the weather is perfect. There are frequent thunder storms during other part of the year. A number of festivals are also celebrated during this part of the year. Tourists can enjoy the true color of the place.

A camp ground is located near the pools where the tourists can repose for the night. It takes about nine hours in auto- taxi and more than ten hours by bus from Cotonou. Definitely a great place to visit for all tourists who want to relax amidst nature.

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