Major city · Togo
Kpalimé
Spend 2–3 days in Kpalimé for hills, waterfalls and market crafts; arrive from Lomé (2 h road) and stay near the town centre.
Kpalimé is a hill town in central Togo, a gateway to Mont Agou and several waterfalls. The market offers batik and woodcrafts, and the French‑era Château Vial adds a historic touch. A short road trip from Lomé makes it a convenient second‑leg base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XOF
- Best months
- Nov–Feb (dry, cooler); waterfalls best Jul–Oct
- avoid May–Jun (rainy, road may be muddy)
- Airport
- LFW
- Nights
- 2–3
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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 Kpalimé117 ▾
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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 Kpalimé, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visitors; stay on main roads, keep valuables hidden, and verify guide fees before paying.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; carry tissue.Togo-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 118 fire and ambulance (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 Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport (Main international gateway, about 2 h road to Kpalimé).
- Getting aroundRoad from Lomé (≈2 h, paved).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café200–400 XOF
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (3.1 mi (5 km))500–800 XOF
- Budget bedJess Hotel double room, a night, per roomXOF 25,000
- Mid-range bedJess Hotel double room, a night, per roomXOF 35,000
- High-end bedJess Hotel double room, a night, per roomXOF 50,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XOF 3,000 · Mid XOF 5,000 · High XOF 8,000
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 Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport (Main international gateway, about 2 h road to Kpalimé)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Jul–Feb. Avoid: May–Jun. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kpalimé: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 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
Road from Lomé (≈2 h, paved). For waterfall trips, hire a 4×4 or local guide; routes can be rugged. Walking in town is easy; taxis are informal.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Wome Waterfall
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip
Hire a 4×4 from town; about 30 min drive
Entry 2 500 XOF; bring swim gear
Kpimé Waterfall
goDoor to door: ≈1 h round trip
4×4 or guided tour, 30 min drive
Seasonal flow; 2 500 XOF per person
Mont Agou (Togo’s highest point)
cautionDoor to door: ≈8 h total
Guided hike from Kpalimé, full‑day trek
Requires good fitness and guide; check weather
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.
Mandela Inn
Town‑centre guesthouse; basic rooms, check with host for rates
Jess Hotel
Air‑conditioned rooms with private bathroom, bar and garden
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
- ≈3 000–5 000 XOF excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈5 000–8 000 XOF excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mandela Inn basic room2 × 3 nights × XOF 20,000 | XOF 120,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × XOF 5,000 | XOF 30,000 |
| Trip total≈ XOF 25,000 per person per day, bed included | XOF 150,000 |
basic rooms, check rates with host
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | 200–400 XOF |
| Local palm wine (sodabi) | 300–600 XOF |
| Meal at Le Bon Vivant (Belgian) | 2 500–4 000 XOF |
| Meal at Macumba (Togolese) | 1 500–3 000 XOF |
| Taxi within town (5 km) | 500–800 XOF |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads to waterfalls may be rough; a 4×4 is recommended.
- Entry fee at Wome and Kpimé falls is 2 500 XOF per person; confirm price beforehand.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire and ambulance
- 118
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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 Kpalimé. 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, cooler); waterfalls best Jul–Oct · avoid May–Jun (rainy, road may be muddy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Road‑to‑bed contract: arrange transport from Lomé to Kpalimé, then local 4×4 for waterfall trips.
- Walking clusters: town centre, market, Château Vial, waterfalls.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Kpalimé
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kpalime, revision 5164335 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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