17/08/2026
Did you know that Ganvié in Benin is known as the “Venice of Africa”?
Built on Lake Nokoué, this remarkable stilt village is home to thousands of Tofinu people. Homes, schools, markets and shops are built above the water, with canoes serving as an important means of transportation.
Ganvié began as a place of refuge from slave raids and has grown into a unique, thriving community shaped by life on the water.
A true example of resilience, culture and human adaptation!