Lake Togo

This lake is located at about a 45 minute drive from Lome. It is close to the lake’s northern shore is Togoville, the centre of the local voodoo cult. Take a boat ride on the lake to Togoville to visit…

This lake is located at about a 45 minute drive from Lome. It is close to the lake’s northern shore is Togoville, the centre of the local voodoo cult. Take a boat ride on the lake to Togoville to visit…

The practice of voodoo began in West Africa, before being taken to the Americas by the enslaved. In countries like Togo, Ghana, or Nigeria the religion is very much alive. Many people believe healers using animal parts and strange talismans…

The large central market of Lomé is located near Lomé Cathedral in the city centre. The market occupies an entire city block in Lomé and consists of three sections, known locally as Atipoji, Asigame and Assivito. You'll find anything at…

This is a town in Kwabre well known for the traditional Kente cloth weaving. Although there are a variety of oral histories concerning the origins of Kente Cloth, historians and scholars agree that its production is an extension of centuries of…

A crater lake believed to have been created by a fallen meteorite. The sacred lake is located in a crater and ringed by rugged mountains. This picturesque meteorite crater lake is surrounded by dozens of fishing and farming villages. The…

Located in the centre of the National Culture grounds, the museum houses a fascinating collection of Ashanti History such as memorabilia of Okomfo Anokye, including the 300 year old antique treasure bag which he forbade anyone to open. Also on…