Lome Travel Guide

 georeiser Says:  Place de l'Independance and the monument is a proclamation for Togo's independence in 1960. It's right in the middle of a huge traffic circle. The area is nice with this monument and the garden around. 

 georeiser Says:  Restaurant Le Triskell is among the finest french restaurants in Lomè. Their speciality is typical french cuisine, pasta and pizza made in a stone oven. The restaurant is inside a garden with some animals in a cage. Also a big turtle was in the pool beside the tables. The... 

 georeiser Says:  Typical African restaurants has open flame grill and tables in the street. They are basic, serve good and cheap food. Grilled fish, chicken or meat characterize the food in African restuarants. Grilled chicken or meat 

 georeiser Says:  Le Festival des Glaces is a popular restaurant chain with restaurants in Cotonou, Lomè, Douala and Dakar. They have bakery, pizzeria and ice cream as the speciality. The food and the prices attract tourists and the local middle class. The warm streets of Lomè makes this... 

 georeiser Says:  Al Donald Fast Food Restaurant is mentioned in the Lonely Planet Guide because it look like a McDonalds restaurant. The name and signboard is almost like it, and it's kind of funny. Fastfood is their speciality, but don't expect it to be as fast as McDonalds. This is a good... 

 georeiser Says:  Byblos Nightclub is one of the most famous nightclubs in Lome. It is located on the eastern side of Boulevard du 13 Janvier, not far from Cafe Panini and Bronco City bar. Byblos Nightclub is mentioned in the Lonely Planet Guide. 

 georeiser Says:  The nightclub "Le Privilege" is the largest nightclub in Lome. 3 dance floors (one VIP), two game rooms with pool, Bar, discoteque and restaurant. The place is popular among young middle-class locals. Entrance costs 4000 CFA (7 USD) and the drinks are expensive. You can... 

 georeiser Says:  Bush taxi (Taxi brousse) is the easiest way to move around in Togo. Private car packed with passengers travel around the country. Lomè to Agbodrafo is 1000 CFA (1,5 hours drive). Lomé to to Cotonou is 4.000 CFA (4-5 hours drive). 

 georeiser Says:  There are some small side streets with a lot of stalls in the Grand Marchè (the big market) where you can shop local crafts. Local crafts, tribal African jewelry like necklase, bracelets and pendants are beautiful and cheap to buy. Some of them are handcrafted from animal... 

 georeiser Says:  The poverty in Togo is extreme. There are pickpockets in crowded places like Grand Marché (the big market). The locals say you should carry your money in a smart way and be careful with your camera. Try to look determined. It can be dangerous to walk alone where there are... 

 georeiser Says:   Lome is the capital and largest city in Togo, with an estimated population of 900.000. Once claimed to be the Paris of West-Africa, but now one of Africa's least known cities. Lome has its charm with its broad boulevards and nice palm fringed beaches, but there are not... 

 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.When traveling overland with bus or car you have... 

 georeiser Says:   The president Palace in Lome is located on the western side of Boulevard de la Marina. The Palace doesn't look majestic. You should be discreet if you have planned to take pictures. The soldiers make problems for you if they see you take pictures.