Must See

Lome

Togo's capital, Lomé, is the only capital in the world situated right next to a border. Most of the activity of the city lies in the bustling market area surrounding the commercial districts, which was laid out by the French and has a pleasant feel. It is only now that Lome is starting to show its spark again after the riots that took place in the 1990s.

Highlights include the Grand Marche, which mixes the traditional and modern, and the fetish market with its voodoo charms, lotions and potions on display. However, the coast itself is somewhat disappointing and visitors have to leave the city well behind to find a nice spot.

Akloa Falls

Although a tricky place to find and reach, Akloa Falls is well worth the time and effort. Accessing the falls requires a strenuous hike up the mountain and visitors will have to pay an entrance fee. However, once there, they are greeted by a dizzying waterfall of over 30 metres. There's swimming to be had in the base pool, which is believed to be therapeutic - and is also believed to be sited on a stretch of coveted by voodoo spirits.

Aneho

The former colonial capital until 1920, set on a picturesque lagoon, has a certain fading charm. The town is characterised by crumbling buildings - a reminder of long past European occupation. The main market sells a bizarre range of goods on its stalls, such as skulls, monkey heads and more. Attractions include the 19th-century Peter and Paul Church, the German Cemetery and the Protestant Church.

Klouto

A mountain retreat that offers bush walks and nature tours. Visitors must first travel along the spectacular road from Kpalime, carved out by the Germans. The trail itself snakes through cocoa plantations and the dense Missahohe Forest, where tree branches arch over to form a complete tunnel.

Togoville

Togoville is a town in the south of the country, lying on the shores of Lake Togo, and is the place where the colonial treaty between the Germans and the ruler Mlapa III was signed. The chief still shows copies of the treaty to visitors. The town was originally called Togo, with the country taking its name after the treaty was signed.

In the village itself, there are numerous voodoo shrines, the former royal palace and the Roman Catholic Cathedral, built by the Germans.