Kloto mountains, Kpalimé, TogoPhoto: Etechnopole, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Find your Bliss in Togo
Togo, made simple: beaches, hills and Tamberma towers, without the worry
Togo is a slim country where a single week can take you from the palm-lined boulevards of Lomé to the waterfall-filled hills of Kpalimé, the lagoon villages of Lake Togo and the mud tower houses of Koutammakou. This guide takes the guesswork out of entry, money, safety, getting around and costs, so you can plan with confidence.
Your trip, step by step
- Before you flyEntry rules, yellow fever, money and seasons, answered
- LandingLomé's airport and your first hours, explained
- Your days in TogoCoast, lagoons, hills and northern culture, planned with care
- Home againDeparture tips so the last day is calm too
Where to go, eat and stay
- Plain answersClear, honest guidance on the questions first-timers actually ask.
- Official sourcesEntry, health and safety facts point you to the official pages to confirm.
- No price surprisesWe explain what costs more and what costs less, so your budget holds.
- Free to useEvery guide and the trip planner are free.
Our promise
Togo should feel exciting, not stressful. We answer the worries before they start, so you arrive confident and ready to find your Bliss.
Visiting for the first time, or coming home to family in Lomé, Kpalimé or Kara? This guide was written with you in mind.
How to use this guide
Four steps from first idea to a trip that feels easy.
- Choose your TogoCity life in Lomé, green hills around Kpalimé, lagoon history at Lake Togo, or the northern towers of Koutammakou: start with the destinations.
- Sort the essentialsEntry rules, yellow fever certificate, cash and the right season, checked against official sources.
- Pick your placesUse our places to visit list for food, markets, culture, nature and stays in each area.
- Plan your routeUse the free trip planner to shape your days and how you move between them.
Everything your Togo trip needs
Free tools and guides for every stage of the journey.
Destinations
Lomé, Kpalimé, Aného and Lake Togo, Atakpamé, Kara and Koutammakou, each explained in depth.
Explore destinationsPlaces to visit
More than a hundred markets, museums, waterfalls, beaches and stays, from classics to hidden corners.
See places to visitFlights and stays
Search flights into Lomé and stays in each area.
Plan travelPlaces finder
Restaurants, sights and stays mapped around each base.
Find placesFree trip planner
Tell us your dates and interests and build a route that fits.
Plan your trip
The classic Togo trip
Coast, lagoon and green hills
A first trip usually links Lomé's Grand Marché and fetish market, a pirogue across Lake Togo to Togoville, the old colonial town of Aného, and a few cool days hiking to waterfalls and butterfly forests around Kpalimé. Distances are short, so you see a lot without long journeys.
- Lomé's Grand Marché and Akodessewa fetish market
- Togoville and the lagoon villages of Lake Togo
- Kpalimé's waterfalls, cocoa farms and Mount Agou
- Koutammakou's UNESCO-listed Tamberma tower houses
Start with the destinations
See how Lomé, Kpalimé, Lake Togo, Atakpamé and Kara fit together.
Togo destinationsPlan with confidence
Your route, without the worry
The south and centre of Togo are where visitors spend most of their time, while government travel advice warns against the far north near the Burkina Faso border. Our free planner helps you build a realistic route through the areas visitors can enjoy.
- Realistic travel times
- The right season for your plans
- Where to base yourself
Where to go in Togo
From the Atlantic capital and its lagoon to the forested hills and the northern savanna.
Maritime region
Lomé
Togo's seaside capital, with a huge market, Vodun fetish stalls, beach bars and easy-going nights.
Read the guidePhoto: Philip Nalangan, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Plateaux region
Kpalimé
Togo's green heart, with forest hikes, waterfalls, Mount Agou and a lively craft scene.
Read the guidePhoto: Baname LARE, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Maritime region
Aného and Lake Togo
A calm lagoon, the historic village of Togoville and Togo's first colonial capital.
Read the guidePhoto: Yelouassi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Plateaux region
Atakpamé
A hillside market town in the Plateaux region, a natural stop on the road north.
Read the guidePhoto: Etechnopole, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Kara region
Kara and Koutammakou
A calm northern city and the UNESCO-listed valley of Batammariba tower houses.
Read the guidePhoto: Step may, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
A note from our founder
A note from our founder
My first time visiting Kenya, I was genuinely surprised with how fast it began feeling like home. The people are so friendly, the food is delicious and familiar, and the accommodations are modern and upscale.
During my travels throughout the continent, I commonly hear tourists share stories about being scammed or taken advantage of, which is both frustrating and disheartening.
Living in Kenya for the last 2 years, I have had the great fortune to meet a network of wonderful Kenyans who have continuously help guide my family's journey. Their shared knowledge has not only greatly enhanced our overall experience here, but it has also saved us tons of time, energy, and resources.
With BlissPoint Travel, my hope is to build a global community that is willing to share useful, uncommon knowledge so that we can all blissfully enjoy the wonders our world has to offer.
Questions we hear most
Is Togo safe for visitors?
Most visits to Lomé, Lake Togo, Aného, Kpalimé and Atakpamé pass without trouble. Government travel advice warns against the far north, especially the Savanes region near Burkina Faso, because of armed groups. Read your government's current advice before booking and take normal care against petty theft in Lomé.
Do I need a visa for Togo?
Many visitors apply for an eVisa through Togo's official portal before travel, and citizens of ECOWAS countries can enter without one. Rules vary by passport, so check the official site before you book.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?
Yes. Togo asks arriving travellers for proof of yellow fever vaccination, so carry your certificate with your passport. Ask a travel clinic about malaria tablets too.
When is the best time to visit Togo?
November to February is the driest and most comfortable time on the coast, though the harmattan can bring hazy skies. The main rains run roughly April to July in the south.
What language is spoken in Togo?
French is the official language, and Ewe and Kabiyè are the most widely spoken local languages. English is limited outside hotels, so a few French phrases help a lot.
How do I get help planning?
Use our free trip planner to shape your route, or send a question through our contact page.
Ready to find your Bliss in Togo?
Use the free trip planner to turn ideas into a route that fits your dates and budget.