Your day begins smoothly with a very early morning pick-up directly from your home or hotel at 6:30 a.m. Sit back and relax in comfort on the journey to Grand-Lahou, passing through lagoon landscapes and traditional villages.
A former Portuguese trading post, then a French colonial outpost!
After approximately a 3-hour drive, you will arrive at Mangrove Braffedon Ecolodge, a true haven of peace nestled between fresh and salt water.
✨ First immersive experience: the long tail boat trip
You will embark on a unique experience to discover three bodies of water: the Bandama River, the Tadio Lagoon, and the Atlantic Ocean. As you glide along the water, let yourself be carried away by the tranquil surroundings of the mangroves, observe the birds, and soak up this still-unspoiled natural environment.
Exploring the mangroves
Your guide will then take you into the heart of the mangroves to reveal their secrets. You will learn about their vital role in the local ecosystem, including coastal protection, biodiversity, and natural balance.
Guided tour of the monument at the first slave port
Explore Cap Lahou; visit the Catholic church built in 1924 and Lahou Beach.
️Lunch break at the Braffedon mangrove: Enjoy lunch in a peaceful setting, lulled by the sound of the water and the gentle breeze.
Swim in the sea and the lagoon, then return to the Braffedon mangrove for the trip back to Abidjan at 5:00 pm.