Togo Tourist Attractions
Togo is a popular tourist draw in West Africa. Planning a Togo vacation tour is a rewarding experience that the few tourists who have been to Togo can always cherish. Togo may be a less popular tourist destination, but it has a lot. Togo tourism offers a definite source of adventure and is made more interesting thanks to the alluring tourist destinations here have. You just need the help of a reliable Togo tour operator of agent to enjoy your exotic sightseeing tours on holiday in Togo. Guideforafrica highlights some of the MUST visit tourist attraction in Togo for adventure travellers to the country
PLACES TO VISIT IN TOGO
Tourists and travellers throng Togo every year in to visit the following places.
Lomé City
Lome
One of the chief tourist attractions in Togo is its capital Lomé. This is an all season tourist destination that prides in what it has. In Lomé, Togo tourists can uncover the past in the colonial architecture found all around. The deep- rooted traditions of the society can also be discovered in the famous fetish market, which sells traditional remedies and carved figures to ward off evil. Intriguing voodoo charms, lotions and potions, and the village artisan are interesting places to wander in the market of Lomé. The ever-charming white sandy beaches in the city, is the other haven for thousands of Togo vacationers. Vacationers enjoy the pleasing tropical weather and plan exotic sightseeing tours. The superior museum and lively Togo nightlife are the other treasures you may not wish to go past. Lomé city tours should really be worth any stranger’s visit.
Lomé Grand Marche
Situated in the heart of the city, the Grand Marché is a great place to get a sense of what Togo is all about. It is a 3-storey colourful, noisy, crowded and buzzing building and a fames shopping area in the whole of West Africa. Travellers shopping for fun always have unlimited options at Grand Marche. It caters for different shopping tastes of the different tourists from groceries to clothes to electronics. One of the most sought after items on sale is wax cloth, sold by the 2m pagne – the amount needed for a complete outfit – and available in a variety of bright colours.
Togoville
togoville
Togoville is a town in southern Togo; nestled on the northern shore of Lake Togo. It is dotted with traditional architecture; small houses made of red sand and straw roofs which have a lot of historical significance to the country. Slaves from Togoville where transported to Haiti and brought Voodoo to this Island town. Tourists here have chance to have a look at copies of the colonial treaty signed between the Germans and the ruler Mlapa III. Togoville is popular with numerous Voodoo shrines. Other attractions on this Island town are the German-built Cathedral Notre Dame in 1910 and the Royal Palace of Chief Mlapa V. Togoville is a popular destination for cultural tourism in Togo.
Aného City Tours
Aneho is another attraction in Togo. The city was once the country’s capital until 1920. It is situated a short stretch from the Benin border and boasts several tourist attractions such as old buildings dating back to colonial era and excellent beaches. Aného is also the venue for the Guin festival. The Catholic Diocese of Aného is also located in Aného in the Ecclesiastical province of Lomé.
Fosse aux Lions National Park
Established as a reserved forest in the year 1954, Fosse aux Lions National Park extends over an area of 1650 ha. It is situated in the relatively dense settled areas and is home to a population of about 60 elephants. Other species found here include patas monkey, vervet monkey, warthogs and antelopes but in small numbers.
Kpalimé City
Kpalimé is a city in Plateaux Region, Togo near the Ghanaian border. The city is one of the best spots for seeing some incredibly beautiful scenery just two hours from Lomé. Notable tourist attractions here include the Roman Catholic Church built in 1913; and Togo’s highest mountain, Mount Agou, one of the best destinations for hiking in the country. It’s
Lake Togo
amazing situated in coffee growing region and surrounding cocoa plantations.
Lake Togo
Lake Togo is an extensive section of a lagoon in Togo, detached from the head by a narrow coastal strip. It is a popular for spot its water sports. You can go on a fishing excursion with the local fishermen. Some of the popular activities on the lake are canoe sailing, water-skiing and bird watching.
Fazao-Malfakassa National Park
This park is situated in the centre-west of the country. It is close to the international border with Ghana. It has the largest area of undisturbed vegetation in Togo. The terrain is rugged. The northern part consists of the Monts de Malfakassa and the central part consists of the steep Monts du Fazao. The habitat in the park is varied and includes savannah woodland and dense forests and grass-covered hilltops. This park is a sanctuary of birds, primates, reptiles, and other animals. It is open to visitors during the dry season from November to April.
Keran Safari Elephant
Established in 1971 from a forest reserve, Kéran National Park (Parc National de la Kéran) is one of the three wildlife safari destinations in Togo. It is made of the flood-plain of the Koumongou River a tributary of the Oti.
