Major city · Togo
Badou
Go for 1–2 nights if you want a quiet hill-town base for Akloa Falls and cocoa-country walks; skip if you have fewer than 10 days in Togo.
Badou is a small market town in the Akposso mountains, 230 km north of Lomé, surrounded by cocoa and coffee plantations. Its main draw is the 100-m Akloa Falls, reached by a 40-min hike through forest and farms. The town itself has a slow, agricultural rhythm and a handful of basic hotels. Most travellers use it as a 1–2 night stop between Kpalimé and the Ghana border (10 km away) or as a quiet alternative to Kpalimé.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XOF
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, harvest season)
- avoid Mar–Oct (rainy; trails muddy, falls may be dangerous)
- Airport
- LFW
- Nights
- 1–2
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Badou117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Badou, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF), shared with other West African states and pegged to the euro (655.957 per euro).Togo-wide
- SIM or eSIMTogocom (Yas/Togocel) and Moov Africa sell SIMs with passport registration.Togo-wide
- Tap waterNot safe from the tap.Togo-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% in tourist places.Togo-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Togo-wide
- SafetyBadou is generally safe, but roads are poorly lit at night.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; carry tissue.Togo-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 118 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany shops close 12:00–15:00; Sunday is quiet.Many shops close 12:00 PM–3:00 PM; Sunday is quiet.Togo-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLFW Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (About 3.5–4 h by car/taxi; no public transport direct).
- Getting aroundBadou is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (local, 65 cl)XOF 800–1,200
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Moto-taxi ride in townXOF 500–1,000
- Budget bedBasic room (shared bath), a night, per roomXOF 5,000
- Mid-range bedBasic room (shared bath), a night, per roomXOF 8,000
- High-end bedBasic room (shared bath), a night, per roomXOF 12,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XOF 10,000 · Mid XOF 20,000 · High XOF 40,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LFW Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (About 3.5–4 h by car/taxi; no public transport direct)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: Mar–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Badou: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
3 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Badou is walkable. For Akloa Falls, hire a moto-taxi (about 10 min) or walk from town (about 1 h). A guide is not essential but locals will offer; agree a price first.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Akloa Falls
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h return
Moto-taxi from Badou (10 min) then 40-min hike
The main reason to come; go early morning to avoid heat and crowds.
Kpalimé
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Shared taxi or bush taxi, about 1.5–2 h
Hills, waterfalls and a bigger market; a good day trip or next stop.
Ghana border (Hohoe area)
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
Moto-taxi or shared taxi, about 20 min
Check visa and border hours; not a tourist crossing per se.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (Route Principale)
Auberge la Victoire and Hôtel Abuta are on or near the main road; walking distance to market and transport stops.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- XOF 10,000–15,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- XOF 20,000–30,000 excl. bed
- High
- XOF 40,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| En-suite room1 × 1 night × XOF 15,000 | XOF 15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × XOF 20,000 | XOF 40,000 |
| Moto-taxi to Akloa Falls (return)2 × XOF 2,000 · check | XOF 4,000 |
| Community access fee (Akloa Falls)2 × XOF 1,000 · check | XOF 2,000 |
| Shared taxi Badou → Kpalimé2 × XOF 3,000 · check | XOF 6,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XOF 6,700 |
| Trip total≈ XOF 36,900 per person per day, bed included | XOF 73,700 |
2026 estimate in CFA francs; flights excluded.
Prices of common things
| Moto-taxi ride in town | XOF 500–1,000 |
| Shared taxi to Kpalimécheck | XOF 2,500–3,500 |
| Simple meal (rice, sauce, fish) | XOF 1,500–2,500 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | XOF 500–800 |
| Beer (local, 65 cl) | XOF 800–1,200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Akloa Falls trail can be slippery after rain; do not go during or just after heavy rain.
- Community access fee at the falls: carry small CFA notes.
- No ATMs in Badou: withdraw cash in Atakpamé or Kpalimé.
- The Ghana border is close but formalities can be slow; check latest crossing rules.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
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Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Moto-taxi to Akloa Falls (return): about XOF 2,000 (check)
- Shared taxi Badou → Kpalimé: about XOF 3,000 (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ? — How much? (kom-byen)
- C’est trop cher — Too expensive (say tro shair)
- Où est la cascade ? — Where is the waterfall? (oo ay la kaskad)
French is the official language; Ewe is also spoken.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Badou. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Feb (dry, harvest season) · avoid Mar–Oct (rainy; trails muddy, falls may be dangerous) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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