Togo
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Togo sits between Ghana and Benin, with Lomé on the Atlantic coast as its capital. Vodun runs through daily life across the country, most visibly at the Akodessewa Fetish Market in Lomé, the largest of its kind on the continent, its stalls still supplying traditional healers across the region.
Inland, the country rises into hills and farmland, cooler and quieter than the coast. Koutammakou, in the far north, is home to the Batammariba people, whose multi-storey mud tower-houses, known as takienta, have been built and lived in for generations. A UNESCO World Heritage Site that earns the designation quietly.
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The West African CFA franc (XOF) is used, and cash is necessary in most places outside larger hotels or formal establishments.
An eVisa is mandatory and should be processed via the official government portal before arrival. A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is a strict entry requirement.
Malaria prophylaxis and hepatitis vaccinations are standard recommendations for the region.
Local SIM cards from providers like Togocom or Moov are available at the airport and in Lomé. 4G coverage is consistent in urban areas but becomes unreliable in the northern savannah.
The primary dry season lasts from November to February, characterized by the dusty Harmattan wind, while in April to July, the high humidity defines the rainy season.
Pack breathable cotton or linen and sturdy boots are necessary for the Plateaux region, while modest dress is expected when visiting spiritual sites or rural communities.
