aikfrank:
Hello.
I have searched the internet but couldn't see any vendor. Do you know how i can buy E-currencies like Bitcoin over there? Maybe it would be cheaper, can anyone help me?

hahn:


Dem no go allow you pass border. You wan leave us for this recession abi?

Leeman0007:
Hello, I Intend to travel to cotonuo over Xmas. Is there a chartered service to cotonuo as I'm going with a ground of families for holiday. Also is it easy going past the border?

Ugosple:


As at yesterday, it was #1000 to 1300FCFA....

it don fall well well

Pahpahola:
@unclephillio123

A group of us are planning to visit Ouidah in February, can you advise on crossing the border as a group?

if you know of any one that runs a charter service apart from them ABC etc. for a vehicle of minimum of 20 seats and max of 30.

Any other advise possible.

Many thanks

penitential:
Are you kidding me!?
The last time i changed money while going to Lome, it was still around #1,000 to 3,400CFA.
Buhari Ooo!!!!!!,

unclephilio123:
You should let me knw when u pple are ready

12345abcde:
Hi Uncle Philio,

New Nairalander here.

Please, can I get a tourist guide in Benin for 1 or 2 days? Would like to visit some cities and some interesting places.

The guide needs to speak some English.

What could a day's payment to such a guide cost?


I will be glad for responses.

unclephilio123:
Dear 12345abcde,
Where do u hav in mind to visit?I mean,places u intend to visit in Benin?if u are ready u should lemme knw
Youruser name though.........Lolz

12345abcde:
Dear Uncle Philio,

Thanks for replying early.

1. Cotonou (some markets esp Dantokpa; Centre de Promotion de les Artisans, Foundation Zinsou (Rue du Gouverneur Bayol) ),
2. Quidah (point of no return),
3. Abomey, and
4. Porto Novo.

Basically where you have some history and culture. Any place where I can get some affordable and fashionable local wears. Also to observe some night life.


@Username ....Lol....been trying to change but can find how.

Addendum: just developed some terrible stomach cramp. Please revert as I get some meds.

unclephilio123:
Sir,
To be candid with you,a day or 2 days wil not be enough for you to tour those places..Let assume u wil use half a day to buy stuffs frm Tokpa market,and thereby wish to visit Port Novo whch is another region frm cotounou.And so on as so forth llike dat,u stil intend to visit Quidah whch is along Benin rep and Lome togo capital
So let reason it well

aikfrank:
Hello.
I have searched the internet but couldn't see any vendor. Do you know how i can buy E-currencies like Bitcoin over there? Maybe it would be cheaper, can anyone help me?

12345abcde:
My plan is to stay at least 4 nights. I might end up doing 5.

I will need a tour guide for 1 or 2 days. The other days, I will test the waters myself to see if i get lost

I think I will need the guide either the day I enter cotonou or the day after; in this way, we can draw up a rough sketch.

So, what do you think? Thanks for the assistance. (Likely I will come in Wednesday).

OmichaelO:
I just entered cotonou this evening. it's always nice to be here!
sure electricity and Internet, also not too crowded beach

12345abcde:
which beach?

Chriswazo:
I read this thread from 1st page to here, all i can say is thank you to all the gurus that are really answering people questions here, God bless you.

Ugosample:


I hope the thread was helpful

Chriswazo:


My brother i won't lie to you, it was an eye opening to me, i learnt many many things like the yellow card process, the CFA currency and a lot about West African countries. As a matter of fact, i have included it in my short term goal to travel at least 5 west African countries before end of 2018 and i know with the fire you people ignited in me, i will accomplish it. On a serious note, i started reading this thread from around 1pm to 6pm, word for word. I don't want to stress myself tagging all of you that really contributed immensely, Thank you all for the info shared. I have come to dwell on the TRAVEL section, it really rocks more than i expected. one love pple.

Chriswazo:
Ugosample, please i will like to know, is there any difference between ECOWAS passport and our international passport.

Ugosample:



Nice one bro.

Travelling to 5 west African countries before 2018 is an achievable goal, and By God's grace, the finances will be available by then.
That said, Benin-Togo-Ghana-Ivory Coast-Burkina-Ghana-Togo-Benin is one formula to achieving your goal, and what makes it even more lovely is thE apsrt from Ghana, the other countries use the same currency (CFA)

But I must tell you, except Naira improves, you have to go with a lot of money o

Ugosample:


It's the same o, our green cross

You get your international passport at the Immigration office in Festac, Ikoyi and Ikeja if you are in Lagos.