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Why visit Togo?
For repeat Africa travelers seeking to enjoy beaches, casinos, markets, mountains, nightlife, scenery, tribal cultures, voodoo ceremonies, and waterfalls.
At a Glance
- Souvenirs to Buy: Beads, copper bracelets, fabrics, gold, musical instruments, paintings, pottery, puppets, shell jewelry, wood carvings, and wood furniture.
- Local Cuisine to Try: Ablo (pancakes). Akpan (dessert). Akume (porridge). Ayimolou (rice dish). Brochettes (kebobs). Deku Dessi (fruit soup). Djenkoumé (corn dough). Fufu (plantain paste). Gawu (fritter). Gboma Dessi (spinach sauce). Koklo Meme (grilled chicken). Peanut Soup. Pinon (fried dish).
- Local Drink to Try: Biere du Benin (beer). Eku (beer). Singha (beer).
Fun Facts
- "Nana Benz" are considered the richest business people in Africa.
- WAWA verbally said, means "West Africa Wins Again".
- Hôtel 2 Février Lomé (Lomé) marble was all local marble (Gnaoulou).
- Only has 2 major highways; Highway N1 and N2.
- Has 6 domestic and 2 international airports.
- Only has 1 large container port (Port of Lomé).
- Education is mandatory for 6 years.
- Competed in the 2018 - 2020 CAVB Beach Volleyball Continental Cup.
Special Holidays/Occasions
- Annual Events: (March) Gado, (April) Cultural Week, (July) Evala, (August) Gbagba, and (September) Voodoo Festival.
- Holidays: New Year's Day, Liberation Day, Independence Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Martyrs' Day, Assumption Day, All Saints' Day, and Christmas Day.
Good to Know
- Official language is French.
- One week is enough to visit the entire country.
- Locals expect compensation for taken of them.
- Tamberna Valley ( northeastern) are houses resembling castles.
- Importing ivory goods is illegal.
- Avoid freshwater swim or wading due to parasites.
- Hôtel 2 Février Lomé (Lomé) 35th floor offers great views of the capital.
- Avoid tap water consumption.
- VISAs are no longer issued upon arrival.
- Rainy Seasons is May - July and September - October.
- Same sex sexual relations is illegal and punishable up to 3 years in prison.
- Harmattan Season is January - February.
- Prevalent Diseases: Dengue, Malaria, Meningococcal Meningitis, Rabies, Schistosomiasis, Tuberculosis, Typhoid, and Yellow Fever.
- During elections borders to/from Benin and Ghana are closed.
- Sweaters are necessary in the evenings year round.
- Foreigners are targeted.
- Street crime is a serious problem.
- Night official checkpoints should be approached with interior lights on, exterior lights dimmed, and passport ID readily available.
- Healthcare Staff speak little or no English.
- Avoid nontraditional “healers” and practitioners.
This international destination requires:
- A valid passport with 6 months of validity upon return and 2 blank pages for entry stamp.
- Tourist VISA required.
- Yellow Fever Vaccination required.
- Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $10,000USD.
Subject to dust storms, high temperatures, humidity, and monsoons.
- Best Time to Visit: November - April & August - September
- Coolest Months: November - March
- Hottest Months: December - May
- Peak Season: June - September
Your Must-See & Do
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Alédjo Wildlife Reserve and Koutammakou.
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