What to see, what to do Togo?
The 10 good reasons to go Togo
An exceptional avifauna
With more than 600 recorded bird species, Togo will delight birdwatchers.
A welcoming and hospitable country
Authentic people, the Togolese have a real sense of welcome and hospitality.
Beautiful beaches
With 56 km of sandy coastline, Togo has beautiful beaches lined with coconut trees.
A tasty and varied cuisine
From fufu to gboma, through akumé, Togolese cuisine will surprise your taste buds.
A variety of landscapes
From the mountains to the savannah plains, Togo offers a range of fascinating landscapes
Refreshing waterfalls
Togo conceals beautiful natural waterfalls which invite to thirsty baths.
A cultural mosaic
Togo is a country of cultures and traditions, populated by about fifty ethnic groups.
Voodoo, a fascinating world
Mythical ancestral belief, voodoo captivates with its rituals and frenetic dances.
A diversified flora
From coconut trees to baobabs, through mango trees, the flora varies in each region.
Lively music
In taxis, in the street and in bars, music sets the pace of Togolese life.
What to visit Togo?
Interview: My Togo
with Rozenn Le Roux
Passionate about travel, Rozenn Le Roux left her native Brittany to discover other horizons. With her diploma in journalism in her pocket, she left to gain professional experience in Senegal for a while. She quickly fell in love with the continent and left to discover other countries, including Togo, a country she particularly likes. She returns regularly to share her good plans.
See the video of the interviewGood to know to visit Togo
Timetable
To discover the reserves and protected areas of the country, it is advisable to get up at dawn to walk through the forest and have the best possible chance to observe the wildlife. As for the few museums in the country, they are generally open from Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm-12:30pm and from 2:30pm-3pm to 5:30pm-6pm. Some can be visited on Saturday morning.
To be booked
It is recommended to organize your visits to the reserves in advance in order to have all the necessary information and not to have any unpleasant surprises when you arrive.
Budget & Tips
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.
Main events
In Togo, the calendar is punctuated by many traditional festivals, such as initiation ceremonies and celebrations at the end of the monsoons. The dates are not fixed and vary according to the lunar or customary calendar. A few festivals also mark the calendar of festivities.
Smokers
It is obviously forbidden to smoke in the forest, at the risk of causing a fire. In the street, avoid throwing your cigarette butts on the ground.
Tourist traps
Some locals may act as guides to make a little money. Make sure that the person is trustworthy.
