Ganvie

Floating village Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin

What to expect

Ganvie is a stilt village on a large lake, providing a safe hideout from early slave trading. The village is fully equipped for living, with most people living from fishing

Plan your family visit to the Ganvie with these blog insights 👇

Spending a night in Ganvie, the floating village in Benin

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent a night in Ganvie and observed local life, went for an evening boat trip around the village and saw the morning market

Highlights: The girls enjoyed the shower at Chez M that drained straight into the lake, and we enjoyed the unique experience of living on the lake ✨