Africa
Is Togo safe?
L2Exercise increased caution
Is Togo safe?
Lomé and the south are generally calm with normal care. The FCDO advises against travel within 30 km of the Burkina Faso border and non-essential travel in the Savanes region due to jihadist attacks.
Key facts
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2026-03-08.
- Road deaths: 28.7 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 117 · Fire 118.
- Solo women: Manageable in Lomé and the south; expect catcalling. Take taxis at night and avoid empty beaches after dark.
Risks, scams and laws
Main risks
- Militant attacks in the Savanes region and the Burkina Faso border
- Bag snatching and theft in Lomé markets
- Road crashes and motorbike taxi accidents
- Occasional political protests in Lomé
Common scams
- Inflated prices for foreigners at markets and taxis
- Unofficial 'helpers' at borders and airport asking for money
Laws visitors break by accident
- Same-sex acts are criminalised
- Photographing government buildings, the military and the airport is restricted
- Drug offences are prosecuted
Safety by place in Togo
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Lomé | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
Quick answers
Is Togo safe for tourists?
Lomé and the south are generally calm with normal care. The FCDO advises against travel within 30 km of the Burkina Faso border and non-essential travel in the Savanes region due to jihadist attacks.
Is Togo safe for solo female travelers?
Manageable in Lomé and the south; expect catcalling. Take taxis at night and avoid empty beaches after dark.
What is the emergency number in Togo?
Police 117 · Fire 118.
Safety by place
Sources
- World Bank: intentional homicides
- US State Department travel advisory
- Republic of Togo
- Speedtest Global Index: Togo
- World Bank open data
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