Image: Philip Nalangan / CC BY 4.0Togo
Lome
Togo coastal capital with markets, beaches, colonial-era streets, and easy Ghana cross-border access.
Lome is the usual first stop for travellers entering Togo from Ghana. The city sits on the Atlantic coast and combines lively markets, beach roads, craft shopping, restaurants, and a calmer pace than many larger regional capitals. It is a practical day trip from Accra for travellers with limited time, and it also works as the starting point for longer Togo routes to Lake Togo, Togoville, and Kpalime.
Highlights
Best time to visit
Time
November to March for drier weather and easier walking tours.
Getting there
Route
Lome is about 3 to 4 hours by road from Accra, depending on traffic and border timing.
Local tips
Tip
Start early from Accra and keep passport, entry documents, and yellow fever certificate ready for border checks.
Frequently asked questions
Nearby destinations
Ghana
Accra
Ghana's vibrant capital city with museums, markets, beaches, and modern West African culture.
Togo
Togo
A compact West African country known for Lome, coastal culture, craft markets, Lake Togo, and mountain scenery.
Togo
Lake Togo
A calm lake and cultural route near Lome, often paired with Togoville and coastal Togo touring.
Togo
Kpalime
A green highland area in Togo known for waterfalls, craft villages, forest routes, and cooler scenery.