Songhai Center Travel Guide: Top Sights in Benin, Tours & Travel

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Songhai Center- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Benin; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Founded in 1985 in Porto-Novo by Dominican priest and scientist Father Godfrey Nzamujo, the Songhai Center is an agro-ecological training and production hub that promotes sustainable development through integrated farming, entrepreneurship, and education. Spanning over 22 hectares, the center combines modern technology with traditional practices to train youth in agricultural innovation and self-sufficiency. It has since expanded across Benin and several West African countries, and was recognized in 2008 by the United Nations as a Regional Center of Excellence for Africa.

Operators offering tours in Benin

Happy Explore Safari *

Attractions in Porto-Novo

Musée Da Silva

Ethnographic Museum of Porto-Novo

3.4

Jardin Place Jean Bayol

3.8

Reviews of Songhai

Hans Couck

5
Reviewed: 2025-03-11

Really well organised farm, I paid only CFA 500 for a one hour guided tour, quite impressive, very good atmosphere. They also have a shop with their farm products for sale, and a bar and restaurant. My highlight in Porto Novo!
Olu-Francis Daniel

4
Reviewed: 2024-09-09

It’s a beautiful place with great food and hospitality, but be sure to speak French or their local so you can enjoy it even better P.S they create all they use, thus the food there is so fresh
Abdul-Qadir Aliyu

5
Reviewed: 2023-09-09

A nice place to be and experience nature with serene environment. A Training Centre where Agricultural practice is carried in a naturel manner. Aquaculture, Livestock and Crops production is purely organic. Zero waste, everything is recycled ♻️ and nature is at play.
Denike Adenaiya

5
Reviewed: 2021-11-27

Story behind this farm was interesting to hear, as a Nigerian. Songhai farms is pretty organised. Was particularly thrilled by the use of bio-fuel. Best seen in pictures.
Famoussa Dembele

5
Reviewed: 2021-03-30

Songhai is really an inspiring place that every African Entrepreneur has to replicate in their home country. I strongly recommend our African Presidents to put in place good policies that will encourage our entrepreneurs to replicate Songhai system.