Edo

Nigeria · South South

Edo

Kingdom of Benin

Capital: Benin City

Photo: Kelechukwu Ajoku · CC BY-SA 4.0

About Edo

Benin City holds one of Africa's great royal courts — bronzes, guilds and the Oba's palace — plus rainforests and a rising contemporary art scene.

Things to do

  • The Oba of Benin's Palace
  • National Museum, Benin City
  • Igun Street bronze casters' quarter
  • Okomu National Park

Experiences

  • Watch bronze casters at work on Igun Street
  • Trace the Benin Bronzes story at the museum
  • Spot forest elephants at Okomu with a guide

Food & flavour

  • black soup (omoebe), pounded yam and fresh bush pepper soup

Getting there & practical notes

  • Suggested trip: 2–3 days
  • Fly into Benin City Airport
  • Palace visits follow court protocol — arrange through the concierge

Transport and service details change — always confirm current schedules and travel advice before you travel.

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