How does watching the sun rise over Lake Ahémé sound? This campsite, on an idyllic spot on the sandy lakeshore, is basic (bucket showers and toilets) but very atmospheric. Prefet, the cook, will whisk up African wonders for sustenance (meals CFA4200).
Camping de Possotomé – Chez Préfet
Benin
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