Mount Agou & Kpalimé day trip from Lomé: Hike to the peak

Climb to the summit, then cool off in a hidden waterfall

A full-day guided tour from Lomé that combines a one- to two-hour hike up Mount Agou through mountain villages to the peak, visits to Kpalimé's handicraft school and castle, and a swim at Womé waterfall before returning to the city. The guide speaks English, Italian or French, pickup is included, and the day runs nine to ten hours with an air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mount Agou hike and Kpalimé tour

• Depart Lomé for Kpalimé drive
• Drive up to Kebo Djigbé village
• Hike through village to Pic d'Agou summit
• Enjoy views and explanations at summit
• Visit handicraft production center in Kpalimé
• Explore castle with city and border views
• Swim at Womé waterfall
• Return to Lomé

The experience

You leave Lomé early for a two-hour drive to the base of Mount Agou, passing through Togolese countryside before arriving at the foot of the mountain. From there, the hike begins through Kebo Djigbé, a village perched on the mountainside with views across the region. The climb to Pic d'Agou takes one to two hours depending on your pace, and the guide points out details about the landscape and offers a chance to meet locals along the way. At the summit, the air and the vantage point make it worth lingering for photos.

After descending, you spend the afternoon in Kpalimé visiting two sites: a handicraft center that doubles as a school for young people, where you can see batik clothing, leather goods, wood carvings and pottery made locally; and a colonial castle with views over the city, its surroundings and, on clear days, the borders toward Ghana and Lake Upper Volta. Both stops are built into the day's route, so there is no separate planning needed.

The final leg takes you to Womé waterfall, a hidden spot where you swim in the pool beneath the falls to recover energy before the drive back to Lomé. Reaching it means descending and climbing steep terrain, but the refreshing water and the chance to meet other travelers make it a natural end to the day. You return to your starting point in the late afternoon.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle for the full day.
• pickup and return to your hotel in Lomé.
• a bottle of mineral water.
• guide in English, Italian or French.
• entry to the handicraft center and castle in Kpalimé.
• access to Womé waterfall for swimming.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 13 years) · Infant (under 7)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Miabétour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a full day out of the city with a mix of hiking, cultural stops and a natural swimming spot, and you are comfortable with one to two hours of steady climbing. A private excursion means you set the pace at each stop and the guide adjusts to your group's interests.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (7 to 13 years); Infant (under 7).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How difficult is the hike up Mount Agou?

The climb takes one to two hours and passes through villages on the mountainside with many viewpoints. The operator notes that travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The pace and the terrain are steady rather than technical.

What is there to do in Kpalimé besides the hike?

Kpalimé has a handicraft center that is also a school, where you see batik, leather goods, wood carvings, pottery and other items made from local materials. You also visit a colonial castle with views over the city and the surrounding landscape, including the borders toward Ghana.

Is lunch included in the day?

Lunch is not part of the tour. The day includes a bottle of mineral water and ends with a swim at Womé waterfall, but you will want to bring or arrange food for the afternoon.

Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?

Yes, pickup from your hotel in Lomé is included. The two-hour drive to Mount Agou is in an air-conditioned vehicle, and you return to Lomé at the end of the day.