9 Days All in One Tour in Togo to Discover Africa
This tour is an all in one local experience that allow you to discover the beauty and the richness of Togo. This tour will give an in depth understanding of Togolese culture and tradition. You will interact with local people, do shopping in local market and learn about Togolese cuisine. During this tour you will feel by yourself why Togo is called the land of hospitality. you will be amazed by how Kids and adult will be willing to assist and even invite you in there own house and share stories with you or eat together. You will also hike through charming little mud villages on Togolese mountain and see some wildlife animals. We will take you back in time and show you how rural people still cook on natural wood fire and visit the UNESCO world heritage.
This is an off beaten path experience that will allow you to have human experience and to get close to nature, culture and tradition.
Visit Togo and Have your best experience ever. This is your best tour in Togo to discover Africa.
ItineraryDay 1: Pick-up and transfer to hotel - Relax and Lomé nightlifeStop At: Lome, Lome, Maritime Region
On arrival to Gnassingbe Eyadema International Airport of Lomé (LFW), you will be met and transferred to your beautiful Hotel for check in. After freshening up, you will have your time to relax, text friends and family to reassure them that you successfully landed in this beautiful country of Togo. In the evening we will arrange a Lomé nightlife activity in an open-air bar to share some local drink and food, (the best way to feel Togolese vibe and familiarize yourself with this welcoming country) . We will share stories and talk about this and that, and plan for your journey as your feet touch down on the motherland. The beginning of Your journey celebrating your visit in Togo starts now.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: - Résidence Hemera Guest House
- Tina Guest House - Lomé
- Onomo hotel Lomé
Day 2: 360-degree in depth experience to discover Lomé; capital of TogoStop At: Musee National, Lomé, Togo
After breakfast, we will visit the national museum of Togo, here you will understand through local art objects all the history and origins of today’s country).
The museum features exhibit on Togo's history and culture, including traditional art, crafts, and artifacts. The museum's collection includes objects from all regions of Togo, with a particular focus on the country's pre-colonial and colonial eras. The exhibits feature a wide range of items, including masks, statues, textiles, musical instruments, and tools. The museum also has a collection of photographs and documents related to Togo's struggle for independence.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Monument de l'Independance, Ave 2 Fevrier, Lome Togo
Togo is a prominent landmark located in the city center. The monument was built to commemorate Togo's independence from France in 1960 and features a statue of a woman holding the national flag. The monument is surrounded by a large roundabout and is often lit up at night. It is an important symbol of Togolese independence and national pride and is a popular gathering spot for locals and tourists. The monument is a must-visit for anyone interested in Togo's history and culture.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lome Cathedral, 10 Rue Du Marechal Foc, Lome Togo
Cathedral Sacré-coeur of Lomé, also known as the Sacred Heart Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral located in the heart of Lomé, Togo. The cathedral is known for its impressive architecture, featuring a mix of modern and traditional elements that reflect the country's cultural heritage. It is the largest cathedral in Togo and can accommodate up to 1,500 worshippers. The interior of the cathedral is decorated with beautiful stained-glass windows and religious paintings. The cathedral is an important religious site in Togo and is often visited by locals and tourists alike.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rue Du Grand, Lomé, Togo
Grand marché of Lomé with a walking tour within the market (Assiganmé in the local language which means big market, will leave you speechless, a real living picture of urban activity, one of the largest in the sub-region thanks to its "Nana Benz". These great ladies who, through their stories of success, competition, represent part of the economic lung of an entire country)
The Grand Marché of Lomé is a large outdoor market located in the center of Lomé, Togo. The market is known for its bustling atmosphere and wide variety of goods, including fresh produce, textiles, crafts, and souvenirs. It is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, with many vendors selling handmade items and unique products that reflect the local culture. Visitors can expect to haggle over prices and should be prepared for crowds and noise. The Grand Marché is an important economic center in Lomé and is a must-visit for anyone interested in experiencing the city's vibrant culture.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lome, Lome, Maritime Region
Togo has a diverse range of local foods, influenced by the various ethnic groups and cultures found in the country.
Alloco: fried plantains served as a side dish or snack.
Fried yam: a popular snack or side dish that is often enjoyed with spicy pepper sauce or other dipping sauces.
It is usually made by cutting them into thin, long strips or small cubes, and then deep-frying them until they are golden and crispy. Simple yet tasty dishes that are popular across West Africa and are often enjoyed as a quick and filling snack.
These are just a few examples, as Togolese cuisine is quite diverse and varies by region and season.
Along your journey you will discover and try a range of Togolese dishes that we will cook and eat together.
After lunch, let's go get fresh air and natural coconut drink with a walking tour along the Togolese beach.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palais de Lome, 382 avenue de la Marina, Lome Togo
After this small pause of drink, you will visit Palais de Lomé, also known as the Presidential Palace. A historic building located in the city center of Lomé, Togo. The palace was built in the early 20th century and was originally used as the residence of the German governor during the colonial period. It later served as the residence of Togo's president and now houses a museum dedicated to the country's history and culture. The building is known for its beautiful architecture, featuring a mix of European and African styles. The Palais de Lomé is an important cultural and historical landmark in Togo and is a must-visit for anyone interested in the country's past and present.
Your visit to Palais de Lomé will depend on your arrival date.
Important: in case your second (02) day visit in Lomé falls on working-days, we will postpone the visit of Palais de Lomé on Saturday or Sunday.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Lome, Lome, Maritime Region
A short visit to BIDC (Banque d'Investissement et de Développement de la CEDEAO) building before heading to fetish market of Akodessewa. It is a prominent commercial building located in Lomé. It serves as the headquarters of BIDC, a regional financial institution established by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to promote economic development in West Africa. The building is a modern architectural masterpiece with a unique design that reflects the organization's commitment to innovation and growth. It is one of the tallest and most recognizable buildings in Lomé and is an important landmark in the city's skyline. (Non-stop)
Stop At: Akodessewa Fetish Market, Lome Togo
It is a market in Lomé, Togo that sells traditional African religious artifacts and medicinal herbs, often used in voodoo practices. The market is known for its variety of items, including animal parts, bones, skulls, and other mysterious objects. Many visitors come to the market to learn about the voodoo religion and its practices and to purchase souvenirs. It is an important cultural site in Togo and is often included in cultural tours of Lomé.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Lome, Lome, Maritime Region
On your way back home, we will make sure you discover Lomé in all its glory by showing you other places that might interest you like the presidential ground and some monument during the visit. We will also avoid taking the same routes to give you a 360-degree overview of Lomé.
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Before starting the day, you will have the opportunity to do your breakfast in Togolese way or as the the normal way .
• Lunch: ALOCO or FRIED YAM: deep-frying snack, golden and crispy. Popular in west Africa often enjoyed with dipping sauces.
Accommodation included: - Résidence Hemera Guest House
- Tina Guest House - Lomé
- Onomo hotel Lomé
Day 3: Discover mount Agou with Local farm experienceStop At: Mount Agou, Kpalime Togo
After breakfast on the next day, we will drive to Agou where you will hike through charming little villages perched on the mountainside with many viewpoints over the region to reach the summit (ideal spot for nice shooting).
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Marche De Kpalime, Rue Du Marche, Kpalime Togo
After the visit of mount Agou summit, we will drive to Kpalimé's market. Discover and enjoy a variety of bio fruits such as avocado, mangoes, papayas and many others that you can try. We will take this opportunity to do shopping for our next day local experience. Here you can join in action by negotiating price with sellers in the market trying to make their living and profit.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Fermes Et Village De Kpalime Dzokoto, Kpime Dzokoto, Kpalime Togo
After our amazing experience of shopping, we will drive back to an ecological farm where we will spend the rest of our day.
On arrival, you will check-in your beautiful and ecological cabin. After that we will continue the visit of the farm.
This is a farm that is part of an agritourism project, making tourists in search of new experiences, actively and concretely discover agricultural activities of the area . The farm offers organic and local catering services, relaxing green areas; a nature discovery trail. Introductions to organic farming in the garden of the farm, playful and educational workshops are animated for all public. The farm has a breeding grounds, coffee fields, cocoa,
spices ( ginger, turmeric), food crops (cassava maize, yam, Taro), vegetable gardens (pepper, lettuce, zucchini, cucumber, pepper, gombo spinach, Adémé, etc.) and palm wine distillery.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kpalime, Togo
Kpalimé by night: towards nightfall more precisely between 5 pm and 6 pm, you leave for the city of Kpalimé to share moments in an open-air bar followed by good Togolese music and taste the best dishes and local drinks in the region like your first day in Lomé.
Return to the farm and enjoy a beautiful starry night at full moon to contemplate the sky and the stars. Overnight in cabin.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Nightlife experience in Kpalimé
Accommodation included: Ecological farm of Agou with night in cabin.
Day 4: Visit and Local experienceStop At: Middle School Of Education Artistic And Artisanal, WJF9+C32, Kpalime, Togo
First visit of the day (If we didn’t have time to do it the day before): visit the Kpalimé market where you will have to interact with the good ladies of the market and pay the condiments for the experience at the dam.
Next step: production center of a variety of handicrafts, you will find many items such as batik clothing, leather goods, bracelets, wood carvings, pottery, batiks and macramés in local materials. It is also a school for young people in the city of kpalimé.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chateau Viale, Agomé Yo, Togo
Continue your day passing by Kamalo waterfall to reach kouma konda, then continue on foot or by car to discover chateau viale. It is a castle much more visited because of its architecture and geolocalisation. You have an unobstructed view of the landscape and direct view of the city of kpalime and its surroundings, as well as the borders of Ghana and with any luck one could see the lake high volta if the visibility is good on the mountains.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kouma konda, WJ5H+WX2, Kpalime, Togo
A few kilometers from the chateau viale, you will discover the weather station of Kouma konda. It will be an educational tour on how to collect weather data and its role for the city of kpalimé.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Barrage Cascade de Kpimé Seva, 2J6V+3MQ, Apédomé, Togo
Our next destination that will end our day will be the Kpimé Dam. A dam that supplies electricity to the entire city of Kplaimé.
A "local food" experience will be offered after a hike to discover the source of Kpimé dam and waterfall.
Discover how togolese cook on wood fires. Enjoy Togolese fufu with sodabi or deha (local drink). You can also join and pound fufu.
About Fufu : a starchy side dish made from cassava or yam, typically served with soup or stew.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: - Hotel Akoss
-Jess hotel Kpalimé
Day 5: Mountain and waterfalls discoveryStop At: Cascade de Yikpa, 30 kms au Nord de Kpalimé, Kpalime Togo
At 30 km of the City of kpalimé, this famous tourist site is located in the village of Yikpa on the plateaux of Danyi. It is the most beautiful tourist site in Togo. And for your information, it is the largest waterfall in West Africa that can exist.
One thing you need to know, such that you have to face the bees before you reach the honey in the hive, this is also how far you have to go before you reach this magnificent waterfall.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: ParcZoo, Unnamed Road, G2HV+WH6, Temedja, Togo
This zoo offers a unique opportunity to discover and interact with various animal species. As you enter the zoo, you'll come across a wide range of animals such as pelican, hyenas, pan, turtle, doe etc. Visitors can get up close and personal with these birds and even feed them, making for a truly unforgettable experience.
As you make your way through the mini-zoo, you'll also have the chance to interact with chimpanzees, which are one of our closest living relatives in the animal kingdom.
Another highlight of the mini-zoo is the lion, which is the king of all animals in the jungle. Another highlight of the mini-zoo is the pythons, which are among the largest snakes in the world. These impressive reptiles can grow up to 20 feet in length and are known for their distinctive patterns and colors.
Visitors can watch and interact with some animals. A rare opportunity to see and touch these fascinating creatures up close.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Atakpame, Atakpame, Plateaux Region
After checking in your hotel room, you can decide to relax or take a short tour to visit the magnificent town of the seven hills.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: -Hotel SAPY
-Hotel Luxembourg
Day 6: UNESCO world Heritage Koutamakou, land of batammariba: the Tamberma castles.Stop At: Kara, Kara, Kara Region
You will start the day early in the morning for 2.4 hours road. Destination Kara where you can enjoy a visit around the second city of Togo. This beautiful day will take you into the heart of the Kabyés mountains through the old colonial track with exceptional landscape.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Voie de contournement de la faille d'Alédjo, Tchonoro, Togo
On your way to Kara we will drive through the faille Aledjo. A popular spot in north Togo and ideal for photos. A little pause of 30 minutes and we will continue our road to Kara.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Defale, Togo
Here with a little hike we will reach this status like the one of Rio de Janeiro in Brasil. You will be amazed by the view around you.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Koutammakou, Kara Togo
Your next destination of the day will be the famous UNESCO World Heritage Koutamakou, land of Batammariba. For the record, buried slaves of the neighboring Benin have forged not only a reputation but also a culture and village in the name of Tamberma. The temberma have a remarkable culture. They have their own culture and there’s no other culture. It looks like the remote area of the world. The architecture of tamberma and somba is one of the most beautiful African architectures. The fortified houses are real clay castles with three floors. With the permission of the local people, we will enter their houses.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Nuit à l'hotel Kara
Day 7: Mini-safari and road back to LoméStop At: Parc Sarakawa, Kara Togo
After breakfast, enjoy a mini safari tour in Sarakawa national Parc.
A site that is worth visiting to discover these few animal species that are part of the Togolese fauna and flora.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: - Tina Guest House - Lomé
- Residence HEMERA Guest House
Day 8: Souvenirs and day farniente with relax at the beachStop At: Lome, Lome, Maritime Region
After breakfast, it's shopping time. We will visit local Togolese local boutique for souvenirs that you will bring for family and friends. After shopping, we will drive to one of the most beautiful private beach in Lomé.
Time to relax after this amazing journey. Enjoy a sun bath with a cocktail and amuse-gueule and let the natural fresh air of the Atlantic Ocean a memorable journey.
To end this beautiful journey that took us from the first day up to now, a farewell dinner will be organized and together we will enjoy and share times and talk about this and that .
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: - Nuit à Tina Guest House - Lomé
Day 9: Departure dayStop At: Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport, Lomé, Togo
- Next day: pick-up and transfer to the airport for your flight.
We will assist you and take pictures for our last moment before you live us for your beautiful country.
We wish you a safe flight to you destination and look forward to welcoming you on your next adventure in Bénin or Ghana.
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"An experience adapted to families with children, solo-travelers, backpackers and couple."
"Suitable for a private group tour in Togo"
"Suitable for a photography tour in Togo"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
9 Days All in One Tour in Togo to Discover Africa
4/2/2023 - 2/22/2025| Monday - Sunday : | 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM |
Duration: 9 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
- Pick up available everywhere in Lomé.
- We can start your tour in Cotonou, Grand-Popo in Bénin (to discuss and book in advance if you need this option)
Airports- Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport, Lomé, Togo
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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