1- The Sarakawa and Djamde Parks

Located in northern Togo, about 440 km from the capital, Lomé, the Sarakawa and Djamde wildlife parks offer visitors an exceptional experience in the heart of nature. Each of the two parks has its own distinctive features. Sarakawa Park is home to a great diversity of animals, including crocodiles, monkeys, does, snakes, buffalo, tortoises, monitor lizards and many other species. Djamde Park, for its part, is particularly famous for its elephants and lions, which put on an impressive show for visitors.

Admission to the parks is charged: expect to pay about 10 euros for Sarakawa and 30 euros for Djamde. Seeing these animals with your own eyes is an incomparable experience. Their presence, their imposing gait and their behaviour are nothing like what you can see on television. It is a true immersion in the wild.

Surrounded by majestic mountains and green landscapes, these parks are must-see destinations for discovering another side of Togo. During your stay in Togo, Bâtisseurs Réunis will make sure to show you these magnificent places, if you decide to set off on an adventure with us.

Togo is to be discovered, lived and shared

2- The Waterfalls of Togo

Togo is full of magnificent waterfalls, some of impressive height, set in breathtaking landscapes. The water cascading down the mountainsides forms superb falls and sends up fine droplets that pleasantly refresh visitors. Faced with these natural wonders, it is hard to resist the urge to extend your stay. Some visitors, charmed by the beauty and coolness of the places, do not hesitate to strip off and enjoy a pleasant swim.

Among the best-known waterfalls are those of Kpimé, Aklowa, Yikpa, Womé and the Sara waterfall in Bafilo. On the border between Togo and Ghana lies the Evli waterfall, another natural gem well worth the detour.

In Togolese parlance, coming to Togo without visiting its waterfalls and natural sites is like missing an essential part of your trip.

3- Missahoe and the German Cemetery

Can one travel without knowing a country’s history? And can that history be told without concrete traces?

If your answer is no, then do not hesitate to make a detour to Missahoe and the German Cemetery, in Kpalimé. This historic site is one of the few places that still bear witness to the German presence in Togo during the colonial period.

In Missahoe, you can still see the remains of the former residence of the German governor, which later served as the prefect’s residence until 2016, before being abandoned. The former Missahoe prison, which marked the history of the territory during the colonial period and after independence, also still has a few walls, now deteriorating. The administrative block and the former courthouse are not to be outdone.

Going down into the valley, you come to the German Cemetery, where German soldiers and nationals who died of natural causes or fell in combat during the First World War lie at rest. This place is thus a true testimony to Togo’s eventful history.

4- Château Vial: A Historic Jewel Perched on the Heights of Kpalimé

Built in 1944 on Mount Kloto, in Kpalimé, Château Vial is a former private residence built by VIAL, a Franco-German lawyer. In 1982, when he left, the property was bought by the late Gnassingbé Eyadéma, who refurbished it and made it a presidential residence. Over the years, several prominent figures stayed there, including Ivorian president Félix Houphouët-Boigny, French president François Mitterrand and Zairean president Mobutu Sese Seko.

From 1992, in the context of Togo’s democratic transition, the residence was gradually abandoned. It nevertheless remains a historic and emblematic site of Kpalimé, attracting enthusiasts of history, nature and travel.

Perched in the heart of a magnificent mountain landscape, Château Vial offers an exceptional panoramic view over the surrounding heights and the town of Kpalimé. For just 3 euros, you can visit this place steeped in history and enjoy a peaceful setting in the heart of spectacular nature.

Château Vial – Kpalimé, Togo, a place where history, nature and panorama meet.

5- The Slave House of Agbodrafo: A Place Full of History, Emotion and Memory

This place is in Agbodrafo, about 45 km from Lomé, and is one of the most striking historic sites in Togo. Formerly known as Porto-Seguro, the site bears witness to the painful history of the slave trade on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea.

The house notably has a basement that is said to have served as a place of detention for slaves before they were shipped to the Americas. In this emotionally charged space, you discover the harsh conditions in which men, women and children were held and separated from their families.

Visiting the Slave House is much more than discovering a monument: it is confronting a painful page of African history, understanding the past and preserving the memory of the generations who came before us.

Come and live history, feel the emotion and discover the memory of the slave trade in Agbodrafo.

6- The Castles of Temberma

The castles of Temberma offer exceptional architecture, unique of its kind and certainly without equivalent in West Africa. These impressive structures are built of earth on several levels and notably include a basement that served as sleeping quarters for families. But the most surprising thing is how you get in: the entrance is as unusual as it is amusing! Visitors sometimes have to enter from the back by crawling, before coming out by the ramp, this time head first. A rather original experience.

Located about 470 km from Lomé, the castles of Temberma are well worth the detour. For the visit, allow about 30 euros, excluding transport costs.

Don’t stay rooted to the spot. Move, travel and set off to discover these superb works of human hands that tell a fascinating part of our history and heritage.

7- Danyi Dzogbegan Monastery: A Haven of Peace in the Heart of the Mountains

Can one visit a religious place without feeling the beauty and serenity that surround it? At the Danyi Dzogbegan monastery, the answer is obvious.

Nestled in the heart of the Danyi plateau, about 55 km from Kpalimé, this Catholic monastery is among the historic religious sites of Togo. Surrounded by lush vegetation and an exceptional mountain landscape, it offers visitors a peaceful setting, far from the bustle of big cities.

One of the jewels of the site is undoubtedly its astonishing wooden church. Its original architecture, combined with the natural beauty around it, makes it a particularly interesting place to discover and photograph. But Danyi Dzogbegan is also an invitation to silence, meditation and contemplation. People seeking tranquillity can stay for a few days to recharge and live a true spiritual experience in contact with nature.

The visit continues in the monastery shop, where you can discover and buy various products and items: religious statues, sculptures, necklaces, prayer books, as well as products made by the monks, such as coffee, honey, jams, spices and chili powder. Every purchase made in this shop is also a simple way of supporting the work and activities of the monastery.

Whether you are a fan of religious tourism, a nature lover, an architecture enthusiast or simply looking for a quiet place to get away or go on a spiritual retreat, the Danyi Dzogbegan monastery deserves a place in your travel notebook.

Just 55 km from Kpalimé, set off to discover this magnificent haven of peace where faith, nature, silence and local know-how meet in harmony.

Danyi Dzogbegan awaits you for an authentic, soothing and unforgettable experience.

8- Agou Peak, the Mountains and the Aledjo Fault

Togo is crossed by an impressive mountain range called the Atakora, which stretches from the south-west to the north-east of the country. This range offers spectacular landscapes of green mountains, rocky terrain and breathtaking views.

Among the natural jewels of this range is Agou Peak, the highest point in Togo at an altitude of 980 m, located in Agou in the Plateaux region, in the south-east of the country. Towering over the surrounding landscape, this imposing mountain allows visitors to get close to it easily by car or motorbike.

Further north, the Aledjo fault as well as the Malfakassa, Fazao and Défalé mountains are other must-see natural sites. These impressive landforms stand out for their rock formations, their vegetation and above all the immensity of the landscapes they offer as far as the eye can see.

Nature lovers, hikers and explorers, these sites promise you a unique experience in the heart of Togo’s mountain landscapes.

So leave the beaten track and let yourself be won over by these natural wonders that make up the richness and beauty of Togo!

9- The Akodésséwa Fetish Market

Located in the heart of the Togolese capital, Lomé, this market is one of the most emblematic tourist sites in the country. Very popular with visitors from all over the world, it offers a unique immersion in the spiritual and cultural traditions of West Africa.

There you will find skins, skulls, bones and various animal relics used in traditional and esoteric practices. Curiosity, and the wish to better understand African realities, particularly Togolese traditions, attract many tourists every year to this extraordinary market.

Admission to the site is charged, as is taking photos, at a cost that generally does not exceed 10 euros. During your stay in Lomé, do not miss this fascinating place, considered one of the largest fetish markets in West Africa.