Tourist Places to Visit in Togo, Lome, West Africa, Africa

Tourist Places to Visit in Togo, Lome, West Africa, Africa

Togo is a West African country, sharing borders with Benin towards the east, Burkina Faso towards the north, Ghana towards the west and its southern boundary is located on the Gulf of Guinea. Togo spans over an area of 56,785 sq. km, while its population accounts 7,154,237 people (as of the 2013 estimation). Lome is the capital and largest city of Togo, situated on the coastline of the country. Togo is one of the member countries of the African Union, the United Nations, South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone and many other international organizations. The geographical coordinates of Togo are 6.1167° N, 1.2167° E.

History of Togo:

Togo saw the rule of many regional powers, especially tribal groups, including Ewé, Guin and Mina, from the 11th to the 16th century. It fell under the European slave trade in the 16^th century and remained until the 18th century. Germany occupied thoroughly what is toady’s Togo in 1884 and later After World War I, Togo came under France rule. Ultimately, Togo achieved emancipation from the French rule on 27 April 1960.

Getting Togo:

Lomé–Tokoin Airport is the most important and only international airport in Togo and is situated around 7 km northeast of the heart of the capital city, Lome. The airport connects Togo to Brussels, Malabo, Accra, Casablanca, São Paulo, Paris, Brazzaville, Conakry, Cotonou, Dakar, Douala and many other African and Asian cities.

Togo is reachable by bus from bordering countries Benin, Ghana and Burkina Faso. Motorcycle taxi, minibuses and taxis are generally used for local travel in Togolese cities.

Culture, Food and Shopping in Togo:

People with indigenous faiths form the majority of Togo’s population and Togo also houses a substantial number of Christian and Muslim population. French is the official language, while Gbe language is one of the widely spoken languages in Togo.

Lomé Grand Market is the most preferred place to experience Togo’s traditional shopping. Fufu and Pâte are the famous dishes among both locals and visitors in Togo.

Must see in Togo:

Koutammakou:

UNESCO World Heritage Site, Koutammakou is a picturesque rural area in the northern Togo. This Land of the Batammariba gained prominence for its traditional mud tower-houses that exhibits the typical Togolese cultural and traditional features.

Lome city:

Lome city is the capital of Togo, located on the coastline of the Gulf of Guinea. The economic capital of Togo, Lome offers diverse colorful attractions for visitors, including Togo National Museum, Lomé Cathedral, Lomé Grand Market and scenic beaches with a wide range of water sport activities.

Lake Togo:

Located between the city of Lome (west) and the town of Aneho (east), the Lake Togo is an amazing water sport destination, covering an area of 13 km². It is worth a trip.

Fazao Mafakassa National Park:

The Fazao Mafakassa National Park covers the area of semi-mountainous wetland, between Centrale Region and Kara Region in Togo. It is the largest national park of Togo, gained a place on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List for its charming scenery with striking waterfalls and rocky hills.

Kéran National Park:

The Kéran National Park is famous for being home to one of the largest elephant populations in West Africa. Situated in northern Togo, the park is surrounded by many other picturesque spots, including waterfalls and opportunity for hiking.

Other places of interest in Togo include:

Togo National Museum
Lomé Grand Market
Abdoulaye Faunal Reserve
Musee International du Golfe de Guinee
Le Mandingue Jazz Club
Village Artisanal

Best time to visit Togo:

All the regions of Togo from south to north relatively feature same climatic condition, tropical climate, with temperatures oscillating between 23 °C and 30 °C. Generally from January to March and August to September is the ideal time to travel Togo.

Hotels in Togo:

Togo is a country with many enthralling tourist attractions, which are well served by numerous modernized hotels, of which most are located in the capital city, Lome. Since hotels are not in a large number, advance booking would be convenient. Here are some nice hotels in Togo (Lome):