Dapaong
The main town of Togo's far north, near the Burkinabé border in the Savanes region.
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Dapaong is the main town of Togo's Savanes region in the far north, close to the Burkinabé border, sitting among rocky hills in country that is drier and more Sahelian than the rest of the country. Its market draws from three countries and a regional museum covers the archaeology and cultures of the north, including the cave dwellings at Nok and Mamproug nearby. The town sits at around three hundred metres on the edge of the Gambaga escarpment, which runs on into Ghana.
What you actually see
- The market - trade crossing from Burkina Faso and Ghana.
- The rocky hills - the outcrops around the town.
- The regional museum - the display on northern archaeology and culture.
- The Sahelian country - drier ground than the rest of Togo.
When to go
November to March is the dry season. Harmattan in December and January brings dust and cooler air. The rains run June to September.
Honest expectations
There is little arranged for visitors and facilities are basic. The museum keeps limited hours. Border proximity means checkpoints on the roads.
Nearby
Nok and Mamproug are nearby, and Fosse aux Lions is south.
What to pack for Dapaong
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.