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Overview

For those fond of traveling off the beaten track, Togo is a rewarding destination. Its great diversity of landscapes ranges from lakes and palm-fringed beaches along the Atlantic coastline to the rolling forested hills in the center; heading further north, the mantle of lush forest is replaced by the light-green and yellowy tinges of savannah. It's an excellent playground for hikers – there's no better eco-friendly way to experience the country's natural beauty than on foot.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Market stall, central market, Lome, Togo

    Grand Marché

    Lomé

    The labyrinthine Grand Marché is Togo at its most colourful and entrepreneurial. You'll find everything at this market, from Togolese football tops to…

  • Parc National de Fazao-Malfakassa

    Parc National de Fazao-Malfakassa

    Togo

    This 1920-sq-km national park is one of the most diverse West African parks in terms of landscape, with forest, savannah, rocky cliffs and waterfalls. The…

  • Marché des Féticheurs

    Marché des Féticheurs

    Lomé

    The Marché des Féticheurs, 4km northeast of the centre, stocks all the ingredients for traditional fetishes, from porcupine skin to serpent head. It's all…

  • Cascade de Womé

    Cascade de Womé

    Togo

    One great attraction in the Kpalimé area is these falls, 12km from Kpalimé. You pay the admission fee to the Association Akatamanso at the entrance of the…

  • Tamberma Compound

    Tamberma Compound

    Togo

    This is an excellent example of a typical Tamberma compound, called a tata. There's a variety of traditional, inhabited tatas here, so typically a visit…

  • Parc Sarakawa

    Parc Sarakawa

    Togo

    Unpretentious and relaxing, Parc Sarakawa is easily accessed from Kara as a day trip. While its wildlife-watching can't compare with that of the better…

  • Market

    Market

    Togo

    Local farmers sell their produce here; there's also the usual bric-a-brac of plasticware and clothes. Since it's one of the biggest markets around this…

  • Vogan Friday Market

    Vogan Friday Market

    Togo

    This is one of the biggest and most colourful markets in Togo, with produce and bric-a-brac and a fun atmosphere. It's great for embracing local culture…

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