Togo is a compact West African country with striking landscapes — the green hills of Kpalimé, Lomé's vibrant markets, and the extraordinary Akodessewa Fetish Market. E-visa in 48 hours (USD 50). YF mandatory. Good base for exploring Benin and Ghana nearby. Ethiopian Airlines Entebbe–Addis–Lomé.
Key Warnings
Yellow fever certificate mandatory — both Uganda and Togo are endemic. Checked at Lomé Airport.
Initial e-visa stay is 7 days — extend to 30 days at the Direction de la Documentation Nationale in Lomé if needed.
French is the official language. English limited outside hotels. Carry offline translation.
Insider Tips
The Akodessewa Fetish Market in Lomé is the world's largest voodoo market — a sprawling marketplace of animal skulls, dried herbs, and traditional medicine components used in voodoo rituals. Deeply fascinating and surprisingly photogenic with permission. Not for the faint-hearted but culturally unique.
Kpalimé in the Plateaux Region (120km north of Lomé) has green mountains, waterfalls (Aklowa Falls), and butterfly farms. A complete contrast to the coastal lowlands — noticeably cooler and lush.
Togo's position between Ghana (west) and Benin (east) makes it an ideal multi-country West Africa trip. Lomé to Cotonou (Benin) is 2 hours by shared taxi (bush taxi). Lomé to Accra (Ghana) is 3 hours. All three countries have the same e-visa format.
Step-by-Step Guide
Get yellow fever vaccination
UVRI Entebbe or Mulago Hospital. Yellow card at least 10 days old. Checked at Lomé Airport on arrival.
Explore Togo — and consider Benin and Ghana next door
Lomé (Grand Marché, Cathedral), Kpalimé and waterfalls, Togoville (historic village on Lake Togo), Akodessewa Fetish Market (world's largest voodoo market). Day trips to Benin or Ghana are popular.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate — MANDATORY (Uganda is endemic)
Confirmed return or onward flight from Togo
Hotel booking in Lomé or destination in Togo
Recommended (Optional)
Travel insurance
Health Requirements
⚠️ Yellow Fever Certificate required. Uganda is endemic. Togo is also a yellow fever endemic country. Both countries require yellow fever vaccination. Your yellow fever certificate is checked at Lomé Airport (LFW) on arrival. Certificate must be at least 10 days old. Vaccinate at UVRI Entebbe or Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Ugandans need a visa for Togo?
Yes. Ugandans need a Togo e-visa (USD 50, ~UGX 185,000) applied online at evisa.gouv.tg. Yellow fever certificate mandatory from Uganda. 48–72 hour processing. 7-day initial stay (extendable to 30 days in Lomé). Fly via Addis Ababa.