Places to Visit in Dapaong, Togo, Lome, West Africa, Africa

Places to Visit in Dapaong, Togo, Lome, West Africa, Africa

Dapaong, also spelled Dapango or Dapaongo, is a city and the administrative centre of both the prefecture of Tône and the Savanes Region in Togo. The town is located at an altitude of 306 meters, between 10°52′04″ N latitude and 0°12′13″ E longitude. Dapaong is situated near Togo’s border with Burkina Faso, around 635 km north of Lome, the capital and largest city of Togo. Dapaong is mainly noted as a market town and also houses many cultural tourist attractions, including a museum showcasing the city’s and region’s culture and history. The Fosse aux Lions National Park is located around 20 km south of Dapaong.

Travelling Dapaong:

Like most parts of the country, Dapaong is served by the Lomé-Tokoin Airport, the only operating international airport in Togo. This airport is located at a distance of 620 km from Dapaong and receives flights from Casablanca, Brussels, Cotonou, Ouagadougou, Paris, Monrovia, N’Djamena, Niamey and Ouagadougou.

There are a less number of regular buses plying between Dapaong and Lome. So if visitors hire a rental car at Lome Airport that would be helpful for airport and intercity travels.

Culture, Food and shopping in Dapaong:

Dapaong is the site of the Regional Museum of Savannas, where visitors can learn local culture, traditional events and history of the region with photographs and other exhibitions.

Dapaong houses a well known traditional market with colorful products. Hotel Caroli is a recommended option for dining.

What to do in Dapaong?

Visiting museum
Safari at nearby national park
Traditional shopping

What to see in Dapaong?

The Regional Museum of Savannas:

The Regional Museum of Savannas is situated in Dapaong, concentrated on showcasing the importance of the region’s culture and natural history. It is open for visitors from 9 AM to 12 PM and from 3 PM to 6 PM (Tuesday – Friday) and 9 AM to 1 PM (Saturday).

Fosse aux Lions National Park:

Located around 20 km south of the heart of Dapaong, the Fosse aux Lions National Park is a great safari destination, home to a wide range of animals, elephants, warthog, duiker, vervet monkeys and pata monkeys.

Kran National Park:

The Kran National Park is one of the excellent tourist destinations in Togo, situated around 100 km southeast of Dapaong. It is one of the largest elephant reserves in West Africa. Established in 1950, the park covers an area of 1,636 sq. km.

Market of Dapaong:

The traditional market of Dapaong is a perfect hangout place for all age people, where local specialties like handicraft products, traditional clothes, artworks, jewelry and food items can be bagged for reasonable prices.

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

Cave paintings Namoudjoga & Sogou
Caves and Nok Maproug
Bafilo Falls
Kara
Bafilo Mosque
Fazao Mafakassa National Park
Togo National Museum
Lake Togo
Lomé Grand Market
Koutammakou
Palais du Congrès in Lome
University of Lome
Abdoulaye Faunal Reserve
Village Artisanal in Lome
La Madingue in Lome

Best time to visit Dapaong:

The ideal time to visit Dapaong is from November to February, when the weather remains pleasant and supportive for outdoor activities.

Where to stay in Dapaong?

Dapaong is a thriving city, home to many modernized hotels with all basic and upgraded facilities to provide utmost comfort for tourists visiting the city from time to time. The below list includes hotels in Dapaong (first 11) and Kara (last 3, around 200 km):