What to see, what to do Togo?
The 10 good reasons to go Togo
An exceptional avifauna
With over 600 recorded bird species, Togo is a birdwatcher's delight.
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 boasts beautiful beaches lined with coconut palms.
A tasty and varied cuisine
From fufu to gboma and akumé, Togolese cuisine will surprise your taste buds.
A variety of landscapes
From mountains to savannah-covered plains, Togo offers 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 palms to baobabs and mango trees, the flora varies with 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 country's reserves and protected areas, it's advisable to get up at the crack of dawn to explore the forest and have the best possible chance of observing the wildlife. As for the country's few museums, they are generally open Monday to Friday, 9am to 12:30pm and 2:30pm to 5:30pm. Some can be visited on Saturday mornings.
To be booked
It is advisable to organize your visits to the reserves in advance, so as to have all the necessary information and avoid any unpleasant surprises when you arrive.
Budget & Tips
If you want to discover the flora and fauna of Togo, or get up close and personal with the country's culture, it's best to use an incoming agency that can put together a tailor-made program and accompany you during your stay. Prices will be higher than if you were to travel alone, but you'll be sure to make the most of your stay.
Main events
In Togo, the calendar is punctuated by numerous traditional festivals, such as initiation ceremonies and celebrations at the end of the monsoon season. The dates are not fixed, but vary according to the lunar or customary calendar. A number of festivals also mark the festive calendar. From August to November, you can watch humpback whales off the Togolese coast. The 1001 Pistes agency offers sea trips to meet these imposing cetaceans.
Smokers
Smoking is obviously forbidden in the forest, as it can cause a fire. In the street, avoid throwing cigarette butts on the ground.
Tourist traps
Some locals may improvise themselves as guides to make a bit of money. Make sure the person you hire is trustworthy.
