Explore the Coast With Us
Discover the people, heritage, landscapes, food and living traditions of Africa’s coastal communities with Coastal du Monde.
Our tours take you beyond ordinary sightseeing. With knowledgeable local guides and carefully planned experiences, we help you understand the stories behind every destination while ensuring that your visit respects and benefits the host community.
Choose Your Experience
Heritage and History Tours
Visit monuments, museums, historic communities and places of memory while learning from local historians, custodians and community voices.
Coastal Community Experiences
Explore waterfront settlements, fishing communities, lagoons, beaches and the everyday life that defines the coast.
Culture and Food Experiences
Discover traditional food, music, dance, fashion, festivals, crafts and other expressions of local identity.
Educational and Research Visits
Specially coordinated visits for schools, universities, filmmakers, researchers, development organisations and cultural institutions.
Corporate and Group Retreats
Purposeful coastal experiences for companies, associations, diplomatic groups and private organisations.
Custom and Private Tours
Tell us what you would like to experience, and we will design a personalised itinerary for you or your group.
Meet Our Tour Guides
Guided by people who know the coast.
Our guides are local storytellers, cultural interpreters and destination ambassadors. They combine local knowledge with warm hospitality to help visitors experience each destination safely, respectfully and meaningfully.
Sesede Simeon
Heritage and Cultural Tour Guide
English, Yoruba, Ogu
Heritage Researcher | Tourism & Cultural Development Consultant
Sesede Simeon is a heritage researcher, tourism professional and cultural development consultant with a background in Archaeology, Diaspora and Transnational Studies. Her work brings together heritage research, tourism, community development and African diaspora connections, with a particular interest in how historic places and cultural heritage shape identity, memory and belonging.
Her M.A. research at the University of Ibadan examined the gentrification of heritage spaces in Lagos Island and its implications for diaspora return and cultural reconnection.
Manoah Kikekon Nunayon
Heritage and Cultural Tour Guide
English, Yoruba, Ogu
Ganvié, water-based heritage and cross-border cultural experiences
Manoah Kikekon is a tourism practitioner whose career is built on connecting international visitors with the rich cultural and natural heritage of West Africa. He began his career as a tourism destination promoter in 2023 and has since guided visitors from Europe and the United States on memorable tours across Nigeria and the Republic of Benin. In 2024, he became an official member of the Association of Tourism Practitioners of Nigeria (ATPN), Lagos Chapter.
Guide requests are subject to availability, destination and language requirements.
Why Tour With Coastal du Monde
Knowledgeable local guides and community storytellers
Thoughtfully planned and personalised itineraries
Respectful engagement with residents and cultural custodians
Clear communication, transparent pricing and stated inclusions
Safety briefings and destination guidance
Assistance with transportation and accommodation when requested
Experiences for individuals, families, schools, organisations and delegations
Tourism that supports heritage preservation and local livelihoods
Travel With Respect and Leave a Positive Footprint
Coastal du Monde believes tourism should protect heritage, respect local people and create genuine value for host communities. These principles guide how we design our experiences, work with local partners and introduce visitors to coastal destinations.
Respect for People and Communities
We treat residents as hosts and partners, not as attractions. Visitors must respect local customs, personal boundaries and community rules.
Permission Before Photography
Photographs or videos of individuals, children, homes, ceremonies and sensitive locations must only be taken with appropriate permission.
Accurate and Responsible Storytelling
We present history and culture with care. We do not sensationalise poverty, trauma, slavery, migration or community challenges for entertainment.
Protection of Children and Vulnerable People
We maintain zero tolerance for exploitation, harassment, abuse or inappropriate contact with children and vulnerable persons.
Respect for Sacred and Historic Places
Visitors must follow the directions of guides and custodians when entering shrines, monuments, places of worship, royal sites and culturally sensitive spaces.
Read our tour ethics
Environmental Responsibility
We discourage littering, damage to natural environments and the removal of objects from beaches, heritage locations or communities.
Support for Local Livelihoods
Where possible, our tours engage local guides, transport providers, food vendors, artisans, performers and community businesses.
Fair and Dignified Engagement
Gifts, donations and purchases must be handled respectfully. Visitors should not make promises or distribute money and items in ways that may create conflict or undermine community dignity.
Safety and Professional Conduct
Visitors are expected to follow safety instructions, remain with the group where required and behave responsibly throughout the experience.
Responsible Cultural Exchange
We encourage visitors to listen, ask respectful questions and approach every community with humility and an open mind.
Booking Form
Complete the form below and our tour coordination team will contact you to confirm availability, discuss your preferences and prepare your experience.
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Submitting this form does not automatically confirm a booking. Our team will contact you with availability, itinerary details, costs and payment information before your tour is confirmed.
What Happens Next
We review your request
Our team reviews your preferred destination, travel date, group size and special requirements.
We contact you
We clarify your interests and any transport, accommodation or accessibility arrangements.
We prepare your tour
You receive the proposed itinerary, quotation, inclusions and payment terms.
Your booking is confirmed
Your tour is confirmed after availability is secured and the required payment is received.
You receive your visitor information
Before the tour, we send meeting details, safety guidance, recommended clothing and other destination information.
Contact and Booking Support
Need help choosing an experience? Speak with our tour coordination team before submitting your request.