Major city · Togo
Aného
Half a day or a day trip from Lomé: see the German colonial churches and the old cemetery, then return. Not worth an overnight unless you want a quiet lagoon evening.
Aného is a quiet lagoon town 45 km east of Lomé, with two German-built churches from the 1890s, a small colonial museum and a well-preserved German cemetery. It is a stop on the Voodoo Trail and a place to see a different side of Togo, but the sights can be covered in a few hours. Most travellers visit as a half-day trip from Lomé.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XOF
- Best months
- Nov–Mar
- avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season; roads may be poor)
- Airport
- LFW
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
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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 Aného117 ▾
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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 Aného, 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
- SafetyAného is generally safe, but as anywhere in Togo, avoid walking alone after dark and keep valuables out of sight.
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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 45 km (28 mi) west; taxi or shared car to Aného, about 1 h).LFW Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) west; taxi or shared car to Aného, about 1 h).
- Getting aroundWalk the centre; the churches, museum and cemetery are within 1–2 km (0.6–1.2 mi).Walk the centre; the churches, museum and cemetery are within 0.6–1.2 mi (1–2 km).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Lomé, one waycheckXOF 10,000–15,000
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomXOF 8,000
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomXOF 15,000
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomXOF 25,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XOF 10,000 · Mid XOF 20,000 · High XOF 35,000
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 45 km (28 mi) west; taxi or shared car to Aného, about 1 h)LFW Lomé–Tokoin International Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) west; taxi or shared car to Aného, about 1 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
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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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Aug (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Aného: 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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
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29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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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
Walk the centre; the churches, museum and cemetery are within 1–2 km. For Woold Homé in Agbodrafo (15 km west), take a taxi or shared car.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Taxi or shared car, about 45 min–1 h
Return to the capital for markets, museum and better accommodation.
Woold Homé (Agbodrafo)
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Taxi, about 20 min west along the coast
Historic slave-trade house; combine with Aného for a half-day.
Lake Togo and Togoville
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi to Togoville, about 30–40 min, then a boat on the lake
Lagoon villages and Vodun; a full day if you add Aného.
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
A few basic guesthouses; most travellers sleep in Lomé and day-trip.
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 10,000–20,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- XOF 20,000–35,000 excl. bed
- High
- XOF 35,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Basic guesthouse room1 × 1 night × XOF 15,000 | XOF 15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × XOF 20,000 | XOF 40,000 |
| Taxi from Lomé, one way1 × XOF 15,000 · check | XOF 15,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | XOF 7,000 |
| Trip total≈ XOF 38,500 per person per day, bed included | XOF 77,000 |
2026 estimate in XOF; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Taxi from Lomé, one waycheck | XOF 10,000–15,000 |
| Shared car from Lomécheck | XOF 2,000–3,000 |
| Bottle of water | XOF 300–500 |
| Simple meal (rice and fish) | XOF 1,500–3,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road from Lomé can be rough in the rainy season: check conditions.
- Museum opening hours are irregular: ask locally or call ahead.
- No ATMs confirmed in Aného; bring cash (XOF) from Lomé.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
Pocket card
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AnéhoAného
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
Embassy
Most embassies are in Lomé; check the Togo page for details.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi from Lomé to Aného: XOF 10,000–15,000, about 45 min (check)
- Shared car from Lomé: XOF 2,000–3,000, about 1 h (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien? — How much? (kom-byen)
- Où est le musée? — Where is the museum? (oo ay luh myoo-zay)
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 Aného. 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–Mar · avoid Apr–Oct (rainy season; roads may be poor) · 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
- 3 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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