Togoville Tour: Togo's Grim Past & Promising Future

Dive into the history and culture of Togo, be an agent of change

Duration

1 day

Meeting Point

Lomé, Togo

Group Size

10 max.

Language

French & English

Minimum Age

6

What To Bring

Reusable water bottle

Understand The Past, Shape The Future

Togoville Tour Highlights

From Lomé, we follow the coast between the sea and the lagoon to arrive at Agbodrafo, where we embark on a pirogue to cross Lake Togo and reach Togoville. Our guide takes us on a city tour, highlighting the town's historical character and the cohabitation of Christianity and Voodoo.


We cross the lake again to reach the restaurant where we have lunch with local specialties. Next, we visit the Slaves' House, where the guide tells us about the region's painful past.


We then go to a cultural center that supports the neighborhood’s youth. We meet the founders of the center before we join the useful to the pleasant by participating in a creative workshop which will see us realizing works of art with the waste we collected on the beach.


After a day of immersion in the history and culture of Togo, proud of our works of art, we return to Lomé.

Starting at $110 / person

Full day, from 8 am to 6 pm

2h30 of total travel time

Lunch included

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All Included

Included
Transportation for the whole trip
Meals and drinks
Drinking water
Tour guide for the whole trip
Entrance fees
Excluded
Personal expenses
Extra drinks
Tips

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Local Food

The restaurant where we have lunch is also a hotel school that trains youngsters. They prepare local delicacies typical of the region.

Cultural Heritage

Togoville is the birthplace of Togo as well as a voodoo stronghold. History, religion, and art are elements of Togo's culture highlighted in this tour.

Sustainability

The creative workshop proposed in this tour uses trash found on the beach to produce art. It's an excellent way to be conscious of pollution and learn how to recycle.

Fair Trade Travel

We care about our partners and value their contributions. That's why we are fair about the financial impact of this tour.

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If you are curious about Togolese history, from the slave trade to the events that led to the creation of Togo, and if you are a creative mind, this tour is for you. Join us and enjoy this day of learning and fun.

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