What budget for activities and outings Togo?

To discover the fauna and flora or to be closer to the Togolese culture, it is advisable to go through an incoming agency which will be able to make you a tailor-made program and accompany you during your stay. The prices will be higher than if you travel alone, but you will be sure to make the most of your stay.

Togo's coastline, which stretches over 56 km, is a source of leisure that has many followers. What a pleasure to stroll between the coconut trees to the rhythm of the ocean waves, just a few steps from the bustle of the capital! Indeed, the big market is very close, and the autonomous port of Lomé is full of activities. Deep-sea fishing is a possible activity on the Togolese coast. Several professionals offer their services to sea tourists, day or half-day trips, on boats of 4 to 6 people. In the vicinity of Lomé, the Mercure Sarakawa hotel is the only establishment offering the luxury of golf, the Golf Club of Lomé having closed in 2021. It offers a 5-hole Pitch and Putt course, shorter than a traditional golf course (currently under renovation). With an exceptional avifauna and flora, Togo will delight nature lovers. Several agencies and structures offer nature walks, including the organization 1001 pistes, run by a French couple of scientists who lead the association of the Observatory of Fauna, Flora and Protected Areas (OFFAP).

What budget to eat Togo?

There is something for every taste and color, one might say, but also for every budget. One can eat in the street or in a maquis (between 1,000 and 2,000 FCFA) as well as treat oneself to a gourmet meal in a good restaurant. The maquis and cafeterias offer very simple dishes: braised chicken or peanut sauce, spaghetti, kidneys and "rice sauce": tomato sauce, peanuts, palm nuts. The atmosphere of the maquis is very hot. The sound systems play the latest Ivorian or Congolese hits and conversations become animated after a few beers. Near some bars, you can eat meat skewers or portions of mutton for a handful of CFA francs. These cheap eateries are often a good opportunity to meet the local population and make friends. Small restaurants offer African and European cuisine, in addition to these cheap eateries. In Lomé, a few gourmet restaurants prepare excellent French cuisine. Gourmets will not be outdone. Fish and shellfish lovers will also be delighted. It is advisable, outside the big cities, to always ask what is on the menu rather than to consult it. Indeed, it is not uncommon to be told when you order: "there is not".

In the maquis, count around 600 FCFA for a local beer. In the more westernized bars, you will have to pay between 1,200 and 5,000 FCFA, depending on the brand of beer. For a cocktail, count around 5,000 FCFA.

What is the budget for accommodation Togo?

Despite the crisis in the sector, Togo's hotel structures remain relatively good quality. Several hotels, witnesses of the golden age of tourism in Togo, have aged or deteriorated due to lack of investment. Some of them have even become "hotels de passe", renting rooms by the day at relatively low prices. Lomé offers a vast choice of hotels. From luxury hotels (between 55,000 and 150,000 FCFA per night, or between 85 and 230 €) to charming hotels (between 20,000 and 55,000 FCFA, or between 30 and 85 €) to small hotels (between 10,000 and 20,000 FCFA, or between 15 and 30 €), there is something for everyone. The prices do not always take into account the tourist tax, which amounts to 1,000 FCFA per night. Outside the main and secondary cities, you have to make do with what is available. It is therefore advisable to travel from the major urban centers. Prices vary according to comfort. Outside of Lomé, prices range from 10,000 to 35,000 CFA francs for decent housing. Below these prices, comfort becomes rudimentary (outdoor shower and toilet, dilapidated). It is advisable to always bring a sheet and an insecticide spray. There are more and more guest houses in Togo and it is a good option for a comfortable stay. They are small and friendly structures, with less than 10 rooms. They offer a pleasant and peaceful setting for a successful vacation. You will feel at home, with a welcoming and caring staff. The home cooking is generous and delicious, usually with Togolese specialties on the menu. It is often necessary to pay between 20,000 and 35,000 FCFA. There are also many hostels in Togo, some of which offer a good quality/price ratio. It's a bit of a toss-up: you can find good, well-maintained hostels, as well as others that are deteriorating over time. The rooms are mostly ventilated, but there are also some air-conditioned rooms. The water for the shower is usually cold, but a bucket of hot water can be brought to you. This type of accommodation can be an economical choice for people who are not looking for western comfort. For a ventilated room, it is necessary to count between 7,000 and 8,000 FCFA per night. Beware: very few accommodations offer a credit card payment service. It is therefore necessary to always bring cash, knowing that all banks in the country are equipped with ATMs and that they work with Visa or Mastercard.

Travel budget Togo and cost of living

The cost of living in Togo is relatively low. However, the term "relatively" should be stressed, because very often the visitor seems surprised by the final cost of his trip. The budget increases quite quickly when you travel (hotels, restaurants, car rental, guide) or when you bring back some gifts. It is therefore important to keep an eye on the budget and to prepare your trip well. It is of course possible to reduce costs by staying and eating in small maquis and cheap hotels and by travelling by taxi-brousse and taxi-moto. For a "comfort" or "luxury" discovery trip, count on around 200 € per day and per person (accommodation, food, vehicle + petrol, guide). For the more adventurous who travel by taxi-brousse, snack in cafeterias and make do with modest accommodation, count from 40 € per day and per person.