Nigeria to Benin Republic by Boat & Road | Full Travel Guide!

Have you ever crossed an international border on water? This is my travel vlog of taking a boat from Lagos, Nigeria to Benin Republic for the very first time and it was nothing like I expected. From crossing nine marine checkpoints to bathing in black sticky mud at a natural spa in Gogotinkpon village, this quick 2-day trip was full of adventure, laughter, and memories. If you’re a Nigerian planning to visit Benin soon — whether by road, boat, or flight — I’ll show you how to travel from Nigeria to Benin Republic, what documents you need, how much it costs, and what to expect at the border. You’ll also get a glimpse of local food spots, hidden gems, and my honest first impressions of Porto-Novo and Cotonou. WATCH TILL THE END FOR: • Travel cost breakdown • Required documents for Nigerian travelers • Road vs Boat vs Flight: pros and cons • My travel tips for first-timers Subscribe to my newsletter: https://jumokesmiley.substack.com/?r=... Book a 1-on-1 consultation with me: https://selar.co/3163a2 Compare transport options on Bookaway: https://www.bookaway.com/?offer_id=34... Book hotels, flights, rental cars, and vacation packages anywhere in the world: https://cheapoair.tp.st/hOTT8T26 👀 Watch Next: Don’t Do These 5 Things When Traveling from Nigeria to Benin Republic By Boat!    • Don’t Do These 5 Things When Traveling fro...   Top 10 Things to Do in Benin 🇧🇯 | Republic of Benin Travel Guide    • Top 10 Things to Do in Benin 🇧🇯 | Republic...   Nigeria to Côte d’Ivoire by Road (Full Guide & Tips) | 60-Hour Bus Journey Across 4 Countries    • Nigeria to Côte d’Ivoire by Road (Full Gui...   6 Days in Qatar Changed How I See the Middle East    • 6 Days in Qatar | Souq Waqif | Katara Cult...   What They Don’t Tell You About Visiting Egypt as a Black Tourist    • What They Don’t Tell You About Visiting Eg...   Is Lebanon Safe Right Now? My Shocking Travel Experience During War    • Is Lebanon Safe Right Now? My Shocking Tra...   EgyptAir Honest Review: Delays, Missing Luggage & My Experience    • EgyptAir Honest Review: Delays, Missing Lu...   I Investigated Cape Coast Castle and Uncovered the Untold Slave Trade History    • Ghana’s Slave Dungeon, Slave Trade History...   🔔 Subscribe for More Travel Tips! If you love real, unfiltered travel experiences across the world, hit that SUBSCRIBE button and turn on notifications! LET'S CONNECT ON SOCIAL TikTok:   / thejumokesmiley_   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FUHei... Instagram:   / thejumokesmiley   BUSINESS INQURIES thejumokesmiley@gmail.com TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - NIWA Jetty first impressions 2:32 - Lagos to Benin boat experience 5:53 - Mud bath in Gogotinkpon village 7:12 - Exploring Cotonou: art + history 8:38 - How to visit Benin Republic (Tips) + Documents you need 10:41 - Final thoughts + reflections Would you ever do a trip like this? Drop your thoughts in the comments, like the video if you enjoyed it, and don’t forget to subscribe to The Jumoke Smiley for more African travel adventures! #BeninRepublic #TravelVlog #AfricanTravel #NigerianTravelVlog #HowToTravelFromNigeriaToBeninRepublic