Its high altitude gives Kpalime, Togo, a mild climate and pleasant scenery. Although accommodations are rough in Kpalime, nearby plantations of cocoa, coffee and tea are worth touring.
The craft center sells batik fabric decorated with local motifs. More handicrafts can be found at the Kloto Craft Center in nearby Kloto, where sculptors make carvings from mahogany, teak and ebony.
Because of the thick vegetation and cooler climate, hiking the area around Kpalime is popular. The area is also famous for its spectacular butterflies. One much-traveled route involves taking a taxi from Kpalime to the Campement de Kloto. From the campement (only 7.5 mi/12 km northwest of Kpalime) you can hike up Mount Kloto (2,430 ft/741 m), which overlooks neighboring Ghana.
Kpalime (pah-lee-MAY) is 70 mi/115 km northwest of Lome.
To request access to the full version of this destination guide, please provide your email address below. Your email address will only be used for verification purposes and will not be used for marketing purposes.