Things You'll Need:
- Passport and visa
- Anti-malarial drugs
- Proof of vaccination against yellow fever
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Step 1
Book your tickets for travel on Zircon Airways Benin by working with a trusted travel agent.
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Step 2
Save money by traveling on Zircon Airways Benin. This small carrier offers prices that compare favorably to those offered by larger, better-known airlines, such as Air France.
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Step 3
Zircon Airways Benin also offers package deals known as Z-Safaris. Contact your travel agent for more information.
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Apply for a Benin visa. You may do so by contacting your home country's Benin embassy before departing for Benin. Foreigners entering Benin (except those from neighboring West African nations) need a valid Benin via to be allowed into the country.
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Step 2
Learn basic French before traveling to Benin. Benin is a former colony of France, and you'll need some understanding of the language to effectively make your way around the country.
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Step 3
Get inoculated for yellow fever prior to visiting Benin. To be admitted into the country, you'll need to present paperwork that shows you've been inoculated against the disease.
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Step 1
Motorcycle taxi is the most affordable means of travel in Benin, and the drivers are skilled at navigating the country. Take care when choosing a driver, though, since drunk driving is an issue in Benin.
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Keep an eye on your finances. It will cost you about $140 per day to stay in Cotonou, depending on which hotel you've chosen. In other regions of Benin, the cost can drop to between $50 and $90.
