Togo is a narrow West African nation stretching from the Gulf of Guinea to the Sahel, offering diverse landscapes from pristine beaches to lush mountains. This compact country combines vibrant markets, UNESCO heritage sites, rich Voodoo culture, and warm hospitality, making it an off-the-beaten-path destination for adventurous travelers.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Hotel 2 Février
Lomé's flagship luxury hotel occupies a prime beachfront position on the Marina boulevard, offering panoramic Atlantic Ocean views from its tower rooms and suites. Multiple dining outlets, an impressive pool complex, full spa, tennis courts, and impeccable service set the standard for luxury in Togo.
Hôtel Sarakawa
This legendary beachfront hotel combines colonial-era grandeur with modern luxury, set within landscaped tropical gardens directly on the Gulf of Guinea. The lagoon-style pool, elegant dining room, and serene beach make it the preferred choice for visiting heads of state and senior diplomats.
CIKA Golden Hotel and Suites
A contemporary luxury hotel near the international airport featuring a stylish rooftop pool, business centre, coworking spaces, and sleek modern rooms with African design accents. Popular with business travellers and couples seeking a design-forward stay near the airport.
Napoleon Lagune
An intimate boutique resort set on the shores of Lake Togo near Agbodrafo, offering waterfront bungalows with sunset lake views. The resort specialises in water sports, boat tours to Togoville, fresh seafood dining, and spa treatments in a peaceful natural setting.
Onomo Hotel Lomé
Part of the sophisticated Onomo Africa collection, this contemporary hotel features sleek rooms with African art touches, a stylish restaurant and rooftop bar, and excellent conference facilities. The central location provides easy access to Lomé's business and cultural districts.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Bella Bellow Restaurant
Named after Togo's legendary vocalist, this celebrated restaurant serves elevated Togolese cuisine in elegant surroundings decorated with cultural artworks celebrating the country's heritage. The menu features creative interpretations of traditional dishes using premium local ingredients including lobster, sea bass, and wild-caught river fish.
Restaurant Le Diplomate
An upscale dining institution popular with Lomé's diplomatic and business community, serving refined French-influenced cuisine with West African touches. The extensive wine list, professional service, and air-conditioned elegance make it the go-to venue for formal business dinners.
La Marine (Hotel 2 Février)
The flagship restaurant of Hotel 2 Février sits directly above the ocean with floor-to-ceiling views of the Gulf of Guinea. Specialising in the freshest Atlantic seafood including lobster, barracuda, prawns, and oysters, complemented by French-trained culinary technique and exceptional service.
La Terrasse du Sarakawa
The signature restaurant of Hôtel Sarakawa offers a refined international menu with Togolese specialties, served on a beautiful terrace overlooking the hotel's tropical gardens and the ocean beyond. Sunday brunch is a Lomé institution among the city's elite and expatriate community.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Private pirogue sunset cruise on Lake Togo
A private chartered pirogue with expert local captain departs from Agbodrafo at golden hour for a peaceful sunset cruise on Lake Togo. Champagne, fresh fruit, and canapes are served as the sun drops behind the palmier-fringed shores and the lights of Togoville reflect on the calm water.
Koutammakou UNESCO private helicopter tour
Charter a light aircraft or helicopter from Lomé for an aerial perspective over the extraordinary Koutammakou UNESCO landscape, revealing the geometric patterns of Tata Somba villages from above before landing for a private guided tour with the community chief.
Private voodoo ceremony and cultural immersion
Arranged through specialist cultural tour operators, this exclusive experience provides access to a private voodoo ceremony led by an authenticated priest in one of Lomé's or Togoville's traditional temples, followed by explanations of voodoo cosmology and a ritual object demonstration.
Mount Agou private guided summit trek
A private guided ascent of Togo's highest peak with a certified mountain guide, porters to carry equipment, and a gourmet picnic lunch at the summit. The exclusive format allows a pace suited to the group with personalised naturalist commentary on the cloud forest ecosystem.
Lomé private yacht sailing experience
A private sailing yacht chartered from Lomé's port takes guests along the Gulf of Guinea coastline, stopping at isolated beaches accessible only from the sea. Fresh seafood lunch prepared on board, snorkelling equipment provided, and return by sunset.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Spa at Hotel 2 Février
The full-service spa at Lomé's premier hotel offers a comprehensive treatment menu including traditional African massage techniques using shea butter and palm oils, facials, body wraps, and beauty treatments. The spa includes a hammam, relaxation pool, and fitness centre with qualified therapists.
Sarakawa Wellness Centre
Set within the historic hotel's tropical gardens, this relaxing spa offers massage treatments, beauty therapies, and wellness packages in a serene colonial-style environment. In-room massage and couples treatments can be arranged in the beachside bungalows for a romantic experience.
Napoleon Lagune Spa
The intimate spa at this lakeside resort specialises in holistic wellness treatments using local natural ingredients including shea butter, neem oil, and herbal preparations from the Togolese highlands. Massages on the terrace overlooking Lake Togo are the signature offering.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur-driven vehicles available through hotel concierge or specialist operators from $80-150/day for a comfortable air-conditioned SUV with an English or French speaking driver
- Air
- Charter flights from Lomé's Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport can be arranged for private tours to Kara, Sokodé, or neighbouring countries; helicopter charters for aerial sightseeing available through specialist operators
- Airport
- VIP airport meet-and-greet service available through Hotels 2 Février and Sarakawa including dedicated airport representative, porter service, and direct transfer in luxury vehicle from $60