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Togo Travel Guide: 430 reviews and 1,370 photos

During the short week I spent in Togo, I didn't really manage to understand the many mysteries of life and the secrets of society here.

What I saw and experienced was a beautiful country with its own identity, and- especially in the north - great people, that unfortunately have to suffer from an incompetent dictatorship.

My Itinerary

Stand at Marché des Féticheurs

I crossed the Ghanaian border in the hills near Kpalimé and spent a long weekend in Lomé, during which I visited the local markets and beaches.

Then I travelled up north, stopping only in Kara, before heading towards the Togo/Benin border at Nadoba Village, situated in the Tamberma Valley, which is famous for it's fortress-like architecture!

After an unexpected partynight in Nadoba, I crossed the border to Boukoumbe (Benin).

Last visit to Togo: Sep 2003
Intro Updated Nov 20, 2003
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Streetscene near Nadobi, towards Benin - Togo

Crossing the Benin border (Nadoba to... Off The Beaten Path (7)

The cross border road from Nadoba to Boukoumbé (Benin) is about 10 km. long (2 hrs. walk) and passes through very... more travel advice

The technician removing the discolight - Togo

Staying overnight in Nadoba Off The Beaten Path (7)

As the Beninese town of Boukoumbé was still quite far, and I was having a very enjoyable time on the market, I decided... more travel advice

Local beer sellers at Nadoba Market - Togo

The Nadoba Wednesday Market Off The Beaten Path (7)

The colourful Wednesday market in Nadoba is a regional highlight and supplied me the nicest day of my stay in Togo.... more travel advice

Nadoba Village Off The Beaten Path (7)

Maybe the best possibility for independent travellers, who seek to be invited in a traditional homestead instead of... more travel advice

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Comments (34)

birchy99 Jan 6, 2008 at 3:44 PM Report Abuse

Enjoyed your excusion very much. Certainly seems a more friendly place than the US State Department advises. Thanks for the great tour. Mart
victorwkf Aug 1, 2007 at 2:51 AM Report Abuse

Great information and photos of Togo, thanks for sharing :)
Kate-Me Apr 19, 2007 at 3:17 AM Report Abuse

Thanks a lot, this is a real help for my research on Togo. _ Kate from downunder.
Ekahau Feb 23, 2007 at 4:49 PM Report Abuse

I have always love your work you capture the real feeling of the people culture and place in your words and photos
titti Dec 16, 2006 at 8:49 AM Report Abuse

Actually, I'm going to follow yours here, in Togo. Leaving in a few days. Well, hope to meet you somewhere... sometime... Ciao! BTW: enjoy Yunnan!
ajayzener Aug 3, 2006 at 11:23 PM Report Abuse

Nice snaps, leaves me with a feeling of nostalgia...great work..
triplehelix Aug 1, 2006 at 8:08 PM Report Abuse

you have odd taste in travel. i like it! seems like an interesting country. do you travel independantly?
Norali Apr 24, 2005 at 8:38 AM Report Abuse

I've seen this photo so many times rotating and on cover page, itlooked like a painting. So it went for the Sky Burial picture. They were from a reflex and probably non-digital camera, no ? Anyway, they are impressive.
travel-bugg Feb 22, 2005 at 10:42 AM Report Abuse

This picture says more than 1000 words. Nice job! Charly
JOJOZ112 Nov 5, 2004 at 2:52 PM Report Abuse

Amazing Amazing pictures!!