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georeiser Says: When traveling overland with bus or car you have to get off at Aflao station in Ghana and walk the 300 meters to the border of Togo. You will meet many people on the way to the border who want to do business with you, change money or carry your baggage. If you havn't changed...
georeiser Says: Motel Makavo is located 500 metres from the border and is a good alternative if you arrive Aflao late and need some rest. The hotel has a swimmingpool and a nightclub. The rooms are with TV and refridgerator.Aircondition rooms from 50 USD a night.
Hotel Makavo: Hotel Makavo, definitely value for money
Ghanalover Says: The undeniable best Hotel at Aflao is the Hotel Makavo, which has seen some recent upgrades and an addition of a Nightclub and a small swimming pool. The Hotel is neat, the rooms nicely decorated and clean, while prices are moderate. I got stuck at Aflao when arriving too...
Kplom Dedie: One night in Aflao
Alpha_Ghana Says: Travelling from Aflao to Accra or Ho during the night is very dangerous. So, if you have to leave after 5PM, it is better you spend the night in Aflao.There are perhaps 5 small hotels in Aflao.I spent one night at this hotel, just before Shell garage, after the junction to...
Alpha_Ghana Says: To go to Accra, you can take a private car, it will cost you 300000 cedis.Or, take a taxi to the STC bus station and take a good bus, you will pay 20000 cedis.You can also take a trotro, it is very dangerous on a so short distance, so I discourage you to use this.
Street sellers: Aflao border market
georeiser Says: The border area of the town is a markedplace for people trading goods between Ghana and Togo. Some places along the street to the border is very hectic. The gravel street was wet and muddy when I was there.
dsmndclrk Says: When I travel around Ghana on my motorcycle I always stop at the SHELL station by the airport in Accra and purchase a few containers of dry gas/fuel. I try to only buy gas at SHELL or TOTAL gas stations. If you're off the beaten path and purchase fuel at other stations I've...
Alpha_Ghana Says: Be careful to the filling stations.The second filling station after the curve, going to Accra (I don't remember the name).The managers are mixing petrol with cheap products in order to increase their profit.It can really damage your car.Take petrol to other filling...
Alpha_Ghana Says: Around all borders in the world, there are people and forex offices offering you to change your currencies. If you want to buy CFA, have some dollars or Euros or Pounds, with a preference for dollars.Check the rate on Internet before.They will always start by giving you a...
georeiser Says: Driving from Accra to the Togo border takes you through the countryside in Ghana with scattered settlement. The rural parts outside Aflao have small shops and shoppingstalls along the road.
Alpha_Ghana Says: A lot of goods are cheaper or better in Lome than in Accra: alcohol for instance.You find more in supermarkets in Lome, so I often go to Lome for shopping.Unfortunately, I should pay taxes on what I bring. I already pay too much taxes to police, customs, etc, so I ask a...
The road from Ghana to the Togo border
georeiser Says: The road from Ghana to the Togo border-runs first through the savannah, and then on a narrow strip of land between the ocean and the Volta Lake, before you enter the Aflao town. From there you have to walk across the border.
georeiser Says: You will meet people on the way to the Togo border who want to change money for you. If you havn't changed your Cedis to CFA, do it now. You will need CFA as soon you cross the border to Togo. Make sure you are not fooled by the traders. They are smart people and you are...
Alpha_Ghana Says: Back to Ghana.You just have to follow the order of the other tips, however the Ghanaians ask for you vaccination card. Once I forgot it in Ghana and when I came back I was in trouble. Fortunately, I could show my Ghanaian residence permit. It is possible because of the...
Alpha_Ghana Says: Crossing the border with vehicle.To cross the border with a car, you must first have the following documents:1) A valid international driving licence.2) Insurance card of the car and the sticker on the windscreen.3) Certificate of origin of the car and the sticker on the...
Alpha_Ghana Says: Crossing the border is not like in Europe, the border is a real barrer and you take time to cross. Crossing without a car:It is the simplest way to cross. If you have to go to Lome, take a car from Accra to Aflao, cross alone and take a car in Lome. 1) When you arrive there,...
Plan a Aflao vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Aflao locals
Driving from Accra to the Togo border takes you through the countryside in Ghana with scattered settlement. The rural parts outside Aflao have small shops and...
Q: Hi, i will be crossing the boarder from aflao to togo next week. Just wandered if anyone can answer my questions please! Firstly I...
A: Hi, I did this 4 years ago now so the price has certainly changed. I'm pretty sure they will NOT accept cedis, although you should find an exchange booth there or at...
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As busy as a border town can be in Africa, Aflao is living around the clock since the border is also open 24/7. It makes a big town with Lome, just separated by the officla border for the non Ewe...
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Aflao is a town on Ghana's eastern border to Togo, and is populated by people from the Anlo and Ewe tribe. The border area of the town is a markedplace for people trading goods between Ghana and Togo....
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