Tourist Attractions & Monuments Togo

The Dalwak cave is about 4 km from Dapaong, on the road to Mango-Kara. Follow the road for about 2.5 km and turn right. Originally, it was used as a refuge during the ethnic wars (about 700 years ago), then during the colonization period. Today it has become a place of pilgrimage and retreat, which explains the presence, at the entrance, of a statuette of the Virgin Mary. As you leave the site, don't miss the superb panoramic view as you follow the pipes in the direction of the Water Board.

Sebou Whahabou is a young and friendly Togolese who wants to make discover his native land to local and foreign visitors. Through his Facebook page and his photos, he promotes Bafilo and its surroundings. In his company, you can easily get the famous key to the Bafilo waterfall, go for a hike on the Aledjo mountains and even attend a bread production in his family house. He also offers bed and breakfast. He is a resourceful young man whom you can trust.

This sacred forest extends over nearly 9 hectares around Mount Atilakoutse, which is one of the largest peaks in Togo. Measured in 2021, it would dethrone even Mount Agou, with its 1,020 m. Classified in 1939, the forest is composed of robust trees, such as mahogany and iroko. Many sacrifices are made there by the animists. Forest supervisor and farmer, Asafo will be able to guide you in this luxuriant forest that he knows like the back of his hand!

Highest point of Togo (986 m). It can be reached on foot through byways. The stroll crosses very pretty villages perched on the mountain. The viewpoints are superb. You can start from the bottom from Agou or go down the mountain from the small village of Kebo Dzigbe. To reach the top, you will have to stop at the TV antenna and ask the guards for permission. Visitors are accompanied to a magnificent viewpoint, which allows, on a clear day, to see Lake Volta in neighboring Ghana.

Starting from the observation that traditional Kabye life is being lost, this local initiative has set itself the mission of restoring the traditional Kabye habitat and ancestral way of life. On site, there are several guides to make the visit. Count on about 1 hour of walking through the mud huts, covered with straw roofs. The guide will explain to you how daily life is organized in Kabyé country, the customs and traditions. It is possible to make a short hike, offering a superb panorama on the hill.

The International Center for Agropastoral Development is a training center in agriculture and fish farming in Togo and neighboring countries. It was created in 1984 by a Togolese couple, who returned to their country after studying in France, with the objective of training and accompanying young people in efficient agropastoral techniques. More than a hundred young people learn agricultural and transformation techniques. It is possible to visit part of this 18-hectare ecological farm and appreciate the work of these young farmers.

Installed in an old colonial building, this small museum of ethnography is worth a visit to learn more about the history of Togo. Inside, several objects related to the traditional chieftaincies, the voodoo cult and the German colonial period are exhibited. One can discover old photos, copies of signed treaties, musical instruments and various royal attributes. Barthélemy, curator of the museum since 2015, will be happy to give you the necessary explanations to understand this museum.

Adjacent to the Mono River, the natural border between Togo and Benin, the Akissa forest covers an area of nearly 1,300 hectares. It is known for its sacred character, which dates back to the 13th century when the Xwla, emigrants from Tado, fleeing fratricidal conflicts, took refuge in the Ada forest. This people identified a sanctuary area, called Akissa. Today, the forest is still a sanctuary and retains all its mysticism. It is governed by Voodoo priests who have inherited a traditional system of conservation, consisting of rules and prohibitions that must be respected. Thus, every five days, the forest is forbidden to the public. This day is called Gratumbé. In addition to its sacred role, the forest contains a rich biodiversity, some species of which are not yet listed. It is known for its many plant species used in traditional medicine and is home to, among others, bushpigs, harnessed guibs and sitatungas. Akissa Forest is an integral part of the Mono Transboundary Biosphere Reserve recognized by UNESCO in 2017 for its biodiversity and ecosystem services. This area concentrates a set of unique habitats for the region where rivers, lakes, swamps, savannahs, gallery forests, mangroves and beaches mix. It is quite complicated to visit this forest because of its sacred character. You can go through the chief of the village or through the association Arifad, which manages this place, or 1001 Pistes.

Classified since 1951, this sacred forest is the last natural forest of the Togolese coast. It is located in the southwest of Lake Togo and extends over 45 hectares on the edge of the floodplain of the Zio mouth in Lake Togo. It is home to two species of monkeys (the vervet tantalus and the cercopithecus mone), monitor lizards, squirrels, a myriad of butterflies and nearly a hundred species of birds. The Observatory of Fauna, Flora and Protected Areas of Togo (OFFAP) organizes nature walks to appreciate its rich biodiversity.

Managed by an association dedicated to promoting African culture, the museum exhibits a fine collection of African masks and sculptures, forming a whole range of objects from this local heritage. The association also aims to promote sustainable tourism. It provides experienced guides, books accommodation and offers vehicle rentals with or without drivers. It also organizes conferences, symposia and round-table discussions, and sets up listening and counseling centers for young people.

Here is a great opportunity to meet local artists in this cultural center, led by Yao Bobby, painter, sculptor and rapper. In a courtyard, you can refresh yourself with a fresh juice, while contemplating the works made of recycled materials. You can also eat good local food and sleep there. Yao Bobby and his team offer bike and dugout rides, the profits of which help the center to function. Library.