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Togo

Cradle of voodoo, Kpalimé waterfalls and Lomé beaches.

Capital
Lomé
Currency
CFA franc (XOF) — fixed parity with Cameroon's CFA
Flight from Douala
~2h from Douala (direct ASKY)
Time difference
GMT+0 (−1h vs Cameroon)

A small, endearing country, Togo is easy to reach (ASKY, Lomé is a hub). On the menu: the world's largest voodoo market at Akodessewa, Lake Togo and Togoville, the waterfalls and hills of Kpalimé, and the UNESCO earthen tower-houses of the Tamberma country. The e-Visa is done online before departure.

Formalities

The visa, step by step

On arrival
How to apply
Allowed stay
7 days (extendable in Lomé)
Cost
~60-70 USD (cash, USD or EUR)
Processing
On arrival / immediate

How to apply

Visa issued on arrival at Lomé-Tokoin Airport; pay the fee in cash at the desk, then extend if needed at the immigration office in Lomé.

Required documents

  • passport valid 6 months
  • round-trip ticket
  • proof of accommodation
  • yellow fever vaccination certificate
  • passport photo

Good to know

  • •Yellow fever certificate mandatory.
  • •An online e-visa (~40 USD) is available and more reliable than visa on arrival.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
150 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
420 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

180 000 FCFA–312 000 FCFA

Direct ASKY ~2h (Lomé = hub); via stopover otherwise.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨90 000 FCFA
🍽️54 000 FCFA
🚕30 000 FCFA
🎟️48 000 FCFA
Hostel
6 000 FCFA–13 200 FCFA
Mid-range
18 000 FCFA–39 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
54 000 FCFA–108 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
330 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Akodessewa Fetish Market

The world's largest voodoo market.

2

Grand Marché of Lomé

Colours, fabrics and crafts.

3

Lake Togo & Togoville

Pirogue and cradle of voodoo.

4

Kpalimé

Waterfalls, Mount Agou, coffee/cocoa plantations.

5

Koutammakou

Tamberma earthen tower-houses (UNESCO).

6

Lomé beaches

Seafront and coconut palms.

7

Aného

Former colonial capital.

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in Lomé, check in, seafront.

  2. D2

    Grand Marché, national museum, fetish market.

  3. D3

    Day trip to Lake Togo and Togoville (pirogue, voodoo).

  4. D4

    Drive to Kpalimé; waterfalls and hills.

  5. D5

    Hike Mount Agou/Klouto, plantations, crafts.

  6. D6

    Return via Aného then beach in Lomé.

  7. D7

    Craft shopping at the Grand Marché and departure.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Togo

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: voyage.gouv.tg

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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