Togo / République togolaise – Let’s explore here

Togo is a fairly small, tropical country in West Africa, about the size of Croatia. It consists mostly of rainforest and savanna, with lagoons and beaches along its 35 mile coast. As part of the Slave Coast, It has a rich and troubling history, resulting in it being one of the least developed and poorest countries on the planet. Togo joined the Commonwealth in 2022. Its neighbours include Benin, Ghana and Burkina Faso.

What currency do they use in Togo?

In Togo they use the West African CFA franc. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are few ATMs outside of the capital, Lomé.

The West African CFA franc is used in Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo.

What language do they speak in Togo?

They mostly speak Ewé and Kabiyé in Togo, although French is also widely spoken, and is the official language of the country.

What time zone is Togo in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Togo?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Togo?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

Our current planned route takes us from Ghana along the coast towards Lomé, before moving on to Benin. Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Togo?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Togo.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!