2-Day Cultural Tour of Togo's Slave Route via Aného and Togoville

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Trace the history of the Transatlantic slave trade along Togo's Slave Route
• 02 Visit the House of Slaves (Maison des Esclaves) and the Well of Chained Ones
• 03 Explore Aného's coastal departure point and learn about Afro-Brazilian heritage
• 04 Reflect at Togoville's Slave Market while understanding the region's colonial and cultural history

Discover Togo's poignant history on this immersive 2-day tour along the Slave Route. Explore the House of Slaves (Maison des Esclaves) and the Well of Chained Ones, where captives took their final ritual bath. Visit Aného, a coastal point rich in Afro-Brazilian heritage, and Togoville's Slave Market to witness the impact of colonial trade. With guided insights, this journey offers a moving reflection on the Transatlantic slave trade, combining historical learning, cultural understanding, and an opportunity to pay respects to the past.

Explore the House of Slaves (Maison des Esclaves) and the Well of Chained Ones, where captives took their final ritual bath.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Lomé

• Pick up from the airport and transfer to your hotel.

2

Day 02

Slave Route Immersion in Aného and Togoville

• Depart from the hotel for the slaves' well (Gatovoudo).
• Visit the House of Slaves (Wood Home) and "Les Changeurs Galeries".
• Depart for lunch at Aurum.
• Visit the slaves' market in Togoville, crossing the lake.
• Return to your hotel in Lomé at the end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation
• Guide fees
• Site fees
• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• Accommodation
• Breakfast, supper, and dinner

What to bring

• Summer wear

Know before you go

• Strictly follow the instructions of the guide.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Aéroport International Gnassingbé Eyadema, Lome Airport Service Rd, Lomé, Togo

Tour start

Aného, Togo

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.