Togo is a travel destination in Western Africa. Its capital is Lomé. August and July are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Togo
Koutammakou (Batammariba Country) (landmark, Kara Region) — UNESCO World Heritage site — landscape of fortress-like Tammari clay tower-houses (takienta) with two-storey thatched turrets; living cultural tradition.
Lomé Grand Marché & Fetish Market (landmark, Maritime Region) — Capital's sprawling market including the Marché des Fétiches — Africa's largest voodoo market with animal parts, powders, and amulets for traditional medicine.
Fazao-Malfakassa National Park (natural, Centrale Region) — Central Togo's largest protected area — savanna and forest mosaic with elephants, buffalo, kob antelope, and over 400 bird species.
Tamberma Valley (natural, Kara Region) — Dramatic landscapes of the UNESCO Koutammakou cultural landscape — rolling hills dotted with mud-tower villages; guided hikes between family compounds.
Aneho Colonial City (city, Maritime Region) — Former colonial capital on the Atlantic — pastel colonial buildings, the Route des Esclaves memory trail, and the sandy dune shore of the coast.
Lacs Togo & Boko (natural, Maritime Region) — Coastal lagoon lakes behind the barrier sand spit — pirogue tours, water birds, and stilted villages with traditional weaving and fishing.
Mount Agou (natural, Plateaux Region) — Highest point in Togo (986 m) — dawn cloud-inversion hike through coffee and cocoa plantations to the rocky summit with views to Ghana and Benin.
Togoville (landmark, Maritime Region) — Sacred lakeside village — Napoleon III supposedly signed an 1884 protectorate treaty here; voodoo shrines, a cathedral, and pirogue crossing from Togoville.
Cascade de Kpimé (natural, Plateaux Region) — Picturesque 19 m waterfall near Kpalimé — plunge pool in lush forest, hiking trails, and butterfly gardens in the coffee highlands.
Kpalimé (city, Plateaux Region) — Crafts and arts hub in the scenic western highlands — batik workshops, carved masks, coffee plantations, and treks to the Kloto mountains.