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Visiting Togo
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Updated 2025-12-15
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Top Attractions in Togo
The most iconic and unmissable experiences this country has to offer.
UNESCO World Heritage
Koutammakou
This UNESCO-listed landscape in the north-east is home to the Batammariba people and their striking mud tower-houses, the takienta. The valley's terraced fields and shrines reflect a culture closely tied to the land.
Togoville
On the shore of Lake Togo, the village of Togoville is a centre of Vodun tradition and colonial history. Pirogue crossings and a German-era cathedral add to its quiet, reflective atmosphere.
Akodessewa Fetish Market
The Akodessewa Fetish Market in Lomé is widely regarded as the largest voodoo market in the world, its stalls displaying an extraordinary range of ritual items, dried animal parts, carved figurines, and medicinal remedies used in vodún practice across West Africa. Fetish priests operate consultation huts within the market, making it a living centre of traditional spiritual medicine rather than simply a commercial space. The market traces its origins back centuries and offers visitors a rare, unfiltered window into the vodún traditions that spread from this coast to Haiti and the Americas.
Wise
Your bank marks up every USD you spend in Togo. Wise doesn't.
- No foreign transaction fees
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4.8 ★ App Store·4.8 ★ Google Play
Airalo eSIM
Your phone plan was built for home. This one was built for Togo.
- No SIM swapping
- No data roaming charges
- Active in minutes
4.7 ★ App Store·4.6 ★ Google Play
Health & Safety
Health & Emergency Info
Before You Travel
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare you may need you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant. Emergency medical number Call 8200 and ask for an ambulance. Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment. Vaccine recommendations and health risks At least 8 weeks before your trip: check the latest information on vaccination recommendations for Togo see where to get vaccines and whether you
Full health advice (FCDO) →Emergency Numbers
Police117
Ambulance8200
Fire118
Health information sourced from UK FCDO. Always consult a travel health professional before departure.
Practical Info
Travel Essentials
Travel Guide
Frequently Asked Questions About Visiting Togo
Entry requirements depend on your passport. Check your specific requirements on the Togo page at Yoogo.
Togo uses the West African CFA franc (XOF), shared with seven other West African nations. Cash is the dominant form of payment for most transactions. ATMs are available in Lome but can be unreliable. Card acceptance is limited to larger hotels and some restaurants in the capital. Bring sufficient cash for travel outside Lome.
The main tourist areas, including Lome and the south, are generally safe for visitors exercising normal precautions. Petty theft and bag snatching occur in crowded areas. The north of the country, near the borders with Burkina Faso and Benin, has experienced elevated security risks in recent years. Check your government's current travel advisory before visiting.
Bush taxis and motorcycle taxis (zemidjans) are the main forms of local transport. Shared taxis connect major towns along the north-south axis. Roads in the south are generally better than in the north. Lome has an international airport with limited regional connections.
November to March is the best time to visit, with lower rainfall and more comfortable temperatures in the south. The north is best visited from November to February, before the harmattan winds bring dust and heat. The rainy season from April to October can make some rural roads difficult.
French is the official language and is used in government, education, and business. Ewe is widely spoken in the south, and Kabiye in the north. Around 40 indigenous languages are spoken across the country. In tourist areas, French is the practical language of communication.
Yellow fever vaccination is required to enter Togo. Malaria is endemic throughout the country; consult a travel health clinic for antimalarial advice. Hepatitis A, typhoid, and routine vaccinations are recommended. Tap water is not safe to drink; use bottled or treated water.
Tipping is not a formal requirement in Togo but is appreciated in tourist settings. At restaurants in Lome, rounding up the bill or leaving 5–10% for good service is appropriate. Small tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are welcomed.
Mobile coverage is available in Lome and most towns via providers including Togocel and Moov Africa. Coverage in rural areas is patchy. Local SIM cards are available and inexpensive. Internet access can be slow but is available in hotels and some cafes in Lome.
Togo has a rich tradition of Vodou (voodoo), which is widely practised and respected. The fetish market in Lome is a significant cultural site; approach it with curiosity and respect. Greetings are important: take time to exchange pleasantries before getting to business. Dress modestly in rural areas and when visiting religious sites.