Natural Crafts Togo

It is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country. It splits into two vertiginous falls of 80 m, one in Togo and the other in Ghana (Vli Falls). Its refreshing and clear waters invite us to swim. It takes an hour to walk from the village of Yikpa, with a guide. Bring water, the climb is quite long but accessible (too difficult for children). Through the mountain, you can see Ghana. Space for a picnic.

The Aklowa waterfall reaches nearly 80 m and has its source in an underground river. The access to the waterfall is not easy and somewhat sporty on the way. It takes about 45 minutes to walk to the site. Bring water, fruits, cap, sun cream and swimsuit. As Badou offers few decent hotel facilities, it is advisable to visit the waterfall from Kpalimé if you have a vehicle or from Atakpamé if you have to travel by public transport. From Badou, count about 500 FCFA by taxi-brousse.

A former refuge during tribal wars, this cave is now called the "Bat Cave" because of the abundance of these mammals in this place. The presence of these animals dissuaded the Ashanti warriors from seeking out more of their Ewe enemies; as a reward for this protection, the local populations prohibited the consumption of bats. This site can be reached after a twenty-minute walk from the village of Kouma-Adamé.

Here is the biggest waterfall in West Africa: 175 meters high! Little known by the locals, it nevertheless dethrones the Yikpa waterfall, north of Kpalimé, and the Wli waterfall, in Ghana. On the other hand, the water only flows from June to January. Its access by Bassar is much easier than the access to the waterfalls of Kpalimé, but the distance is longer. However, count about 2 hours of rather bad tracks, starting from Bassar. When you arrive in the village, you must ask to meet the village chief to introduce yourself. It is best to be accompanied by a guide.

Without doubt the most beautiful site of the region. Only the Nok caves have been "fitted out" in order to allow their visit. They are also called the caves of Nano because they depend on the village. When you arrive in Nano, you have to contact the guide Mikabini Koulbème, who will give you a presentation of the place and will guide you towards the iron staircase on the edge of the cliff which leads to the caves. You will go inside the fault, sometimes at a height of one meter, between each attic, the whole facing a vertiginous panorama. These caves were used as a shelter and refuge for the native population during the various periods of insecurity that occurred in the region from the 17th to the 19th century. A lookout was located on the heights, in charge of warning the population. When a danger arose, he lit a fire to warn the villages. The women and children would then take refuge in the caves. The village could live in autarky for several weeks. Many granaries (134) can still be seen, as well as chicken coops that were compartmentalized to save space. They are cylindrical, oblong or semi-spherical in shape and open upwards. Carved in the traditional architectural style from local materials, these granaries contained the crops. A small spring ensured the water supply. The caves and granaries of Nok and Maproug are on the list of sites proposed to the Unesco World Heritage.

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.