Embassy of Benin in Pretoria, South Africa; address 900 Park Street, 0007, Pretoria; phone +27123421823. Head of mission: Mr. Eric Franck Saizonou.
Head of mission: Mr. Eric Franck Saizonou, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Seychelles, 20 Nov 2024)
Also accredited to: Seychelles, Zimbabwe
Benin offers a unique cultural experience and an improving tourism infrastructure, making it increasingly appealing to international visitors. The country has seen a significant increase in tourist arrivals recently, which suggests it could attract a segment of South Africa's 60 million residents looking for diverse travel experiences.
Benin is generally considered safer for tourists compared to South Africa. According to the Global Peace Index, Benin ranks 112th out of 160 countries, while South Africa ranks 125th. The murder rate in Benin is significantly lower at 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to South Africa's 41.9. In terms of organized crime, Benin scores better in several categories. For instance, mafia groups and crime networks have a score of 1.0 and 6.0 in Benin, respectively, compared to 7.0 in South Africa. While there are still concerns regarding crime in Benin, overall, it presents a safer environment for tourists from South Africa.