Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SURVIVAL GUIDE
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ACCOMMODATION
Togo has a fairly good range of accommodation options, from basic cubicle hotels to up-
market establishments with all mod cons. U nsurprisingly , Lomé has the widest range of
hotels.
EMBASSIES & CONSULATES
British nationals should contact the
British High Commission
(
302 213250;
ht-
tp://ukinghana.fco.gov.uk
;
1 Osu Link)
in Accra (Ghana).
22 23 46 00;
www.ambafrance-tg.org
;
Ave
du Golfe, Lagos)
22 23 32 32;
www.lome.diplo.de
; Blvd de
la Marina, Lagos)
Ghanaian Embassy
(
22 21 31 94; Rue Moyama, Tokoin;
8am-2pm Mon-Fri)
US Embassy
(
22 61 54 70;
http://togo.usembassy.gov
;
Blvd Eyadéma, Lagos)
INTERNET ACCESS
In towns and cities, wi-fi is available at almost every midrange and top-end establishment.
Internet cafes are easy to find in towns and cities but nonexistent in more remote areas.
MONEY
The currency in Togo is the West African CFA franc.
The best foreign currency to carry is euros, easily exchanged at any bank or hotel.
Travellers cheques cannot be changed in Togo.
You'll find Visa ATMs in major towns. Only Banque Atlantique in Lomé accepts Master-
Card.
Credit cards are accepted at a few upmarket hotels.
OPENING HOURS
Administrative offices
Open 7am to noon and 2.30pm to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Banks
Open 7.45am to 4pm or 5pm Monday to Friday. Most banks are now open through
lunchtime and on Saturday, too.
