Cocotiers à contre-jour sur un banc de sable, avec au loin l’eau calme de l’embouchure et quelques personnes assises à l’ombre

Nature and the Outdoors

Have a picnic on the sandbars at Bouche du Roy, in Grand-Popo Where the Mono River flows into the ocean

Take a canoe down to the mouth of the river and enjoy the luxury of tranquility in one of the most beautiful landscapes along the Benin coast.

About

The Mono Grand Finale

East of Grand-Popo, the Mono River ends its long journey into the Atlantic Ocean. This meeting point has a name: the Bouche du Roy. Amid lagoons, mangroves, and wild beaches, the river and the ocean intertwine here in a landscape of sand and water that the tides and seasons are constantly reshaping.

Un groupe pique-nique sur une natte, sur le sable, sous un cocotier penché au-dessus de l’eau — Lunch overlooking the estuary.

You explore the site aboard a dugout canoe that glides slowly through mangroves and fishing villages, all the way to the spot where fresh water and saltwater meet, in the heart of unspoiled nature.

Highlights You Won't Want to Miss

Cruising through the mangroves: gliding along the water, the canoe winds its way past the mangrove trees in the tranquility of the Mono Delta, where migratory birds are sometimes spotted. A moment of serenity to be savored in silence.
Fishing villages: Along the riverbanks, life revolves around the water. A glimpse into the daily lives of the communities living along the river.
Lunch overlooking the estuary: Once you arrive, settle down on the sand for a picnic by the water. A special moment in a setting that’s always different.

Trois promeneurs marchent au bord de l’eau sur une plage de sable humide, face à l’océan et sous un ciel bleu — At the end of the sandbar lies the ocean.

With the Tides

Visiting the Bouche du Roy means watching the river merge with the ocean at the end of an unforgettable canoe trip. Part of a UNESCO biosphere reserve, the site boasts exceptional ecological richness. For birdwatchers, a boat trip from Avlo is the perfect way to round out the experience.