Ganvie has a population of approximately 30,000, all living in bamboo huts, built on stilts. Getting around in the town is only possible in boats and dug out canoes.
The meaning of Ganvie is “we survived”, and is a reminder of events centuries ago that led to the founding of the stilt village. It’s believed that the Tofinu people settled here around 400 years ago to escape slavers who came from the Fon tribe and were not allowed to fight in water for traditional reasons.
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| Living on the lake has become part of their culture and way of life. The villagers live almost exclusively from fishing. |
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