Best Tourist Places to Visit in Sokode, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Sokode, Togo, West Africa, Africa

Sokode is the capital city of the Centrale Region of Togo, located in the heart of the country. It is the 2^nd largest city of Togo, situated around 400 north of the national capital, Lome. Sokode is a prominent city, well known for its Kotokoli festival ‘Gadao-Adossa-Kosso’ which draws people from all around the country in a large number. Located between the rivers of Mo and Mono, Sokode experiences a tropical climate with dry season (November – March) and rainy season (April – October) and it receives an annual rainfall between 1,200 and 1,500 millimeters.

History of Sokode:

Sokode began to develop in pre-colonial times and with the arrival of Europeans in the 19^th century, Sokode geared up towards becoming one of the commercial centres of Togo. Villages surrounded Sokode during the colonial period now have turned as the neighborhoods of the city.

How to reach Sokode?

There is an airport in Sokode but flights are not regular. So international tourists are needed to reach Lome–Tokoin Airport first and afterwards they can choose bus or rental car to get Sokode. Lome–Tokoin Airport is located around 340 km from Sokode and operates flights from Casablanca, Brussels, Paris, Niamey and many global cities. There are both luxury and general buses plying between Sokode and Lome every day.

Culture, Food and shopping in Sokode:

Muslims covers around 70% of the total population of Sokode, while the rest of the population is formed by Christians. Gadao-Adossa-Kosso is the most famous festival taking place in Sokode and another prominent event in the town is the Festival of Women. Sokode is also famous for traditional shopping.

Here are some popular restaurants in Sokode:

Akouno
Cafeteria2
Good Hostel

What to do in Sokode?

Hiking
Playing football
City tours

What to see in Sokode?

Mosques in Sokode:

As Islam is the predominant religion in Sokode, visitors can see many large mosques in Sokode. Generally non-Muslims are not allowed into mosque, but visitors can have the beauty of the mosques from outside.

Stade Municipal:

The Stade Municipal is a municipal multipurpose stadium in Sokode, which can hold around 10,000 people. It is mainly used for soccer games and is the home ground of AC Semassi FC and Tchaoudjo Athlétic Club.

Sokodé Airport:

The Sokodé Airport is one of the landmark sites of Sokode. Though there are nearly no flights serving it, Sokodé Airport draws visitors for its nice construction and pleasant surrounding environment.

Fazao-Malfakassa National Park:

Largest national park of Togo, the Fazao-Malfakassa National Park is located in semi-mountainous wetland featuring excellent waterfalls and rock hills. This UNESCO World Heritage is one of the favorite destinations of hikers and nature enthusiasts in Togo. It is situated few kilometers west of Sokode.

List of other places of interest in and around Sokode includes:

Lake Togo
Lomé Grand Market
Fazao Mafakassa National Park
Togo National Museum
Abdoulaye Faunal Reserve
Koutammakou
Palais du Congrès in Lome
University of Lomé
Le Mandingue Jazz Club in Lome
Bafilo Falls
Kran National Park
Kéran National Park

Best time to visit Sokode:

The best and most preferred time to visit Sokode is from November to February, when the weather is supportive for outdoor activities.

Where to stay in Sokode?

Sokode is one of the nicest cities to stay in Togo. The city houses hotels ranging from budget options to 2 star hotels with a blend of traditional and modern facilities and services. List of the prominent hotels in Sokode include: