BadouBadou at a Glance
Costs: US$25-40 per day - very budget-friendly: simple guesthouses and local food.
Safety: Generally safe with low violent crime - petty theft occurs; avoid walking alone at night.
Best Time: November-March (dry season) - dry, cooler weather ideal for hikes and markets.
Why Visit Badou?
Set among the Plateaux hills, Badou draws hikers and nature lovers to its forest trails and waterfalls, including the scenic Badou Falls set beside cocoa and coffee plantations. The town’s proximity to Kpalimé means visitors can pair outdoor exploration with artisanal markets and woodcarving workshops. Short trips reveal village life and traditional Ewe cultural practices, making Badou appealing for travelers who want a quiet, green alternative to Togo’s coastal towns.
Badou Bucket List
Don't Miss
Cascades de Badou - Series of waterfalls framed by forest trails, popular for swimming and photography.
Badou Forest Reserve - Protected forest with hiking paths and diverse birdlife close to town.
Badou village center - Small village hub with guesthouses, cafes, and starting points for waterfall hikes.
Hidden Gems
Badou artisan market - Small stalls selling woven textiles, woodcarvings, and locally produced crafts.
Traditional pito stalls - Street stalls serving pito (local millet beer) and simple snacks with friendly local atmosphere.
Mont Agou viewpoint - Drive to Mont Agou for panoramic views over Plateaux, hiking, and picnic spots.
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Best Time to Visit Badou
Visit Badou in the cooler dry months (November-February) for clear skies, comfortable hiking, and fewer mosquitos. Avoid the long rainy season (April-October) if you want reliable trails and transport.
Dry Season
Dry months bring pleasant mornings and clear skies - ideal for hiking to waterfalls and visiting local markets; fewer mosquitos, very comfortable for outdoor exploring.
Hot Season
Hot pre-monsoon months are humid and sweaty; mornings okay but afternoons can be stifling - not my favorite time unless you love tropical heat.
Rainy Season
Heavy rains make trails slippery and some villages muddy; lush landscapes are gorgeous but travel can be slow - bring waterproofs and flexible plans.
Badou's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1514 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
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| January | Ideal | 22° - 32° | 27° | 16 mm | clear | 64% | 1.8 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.6h |
| February | Excellent | 22° - 33° | 30° | 42 mm | mostly sunny | 70% | 1.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.8h |
| March | Very Good | 23° - 33° | 32° | 111 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 23° - 32° | 31° | 148 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 1.5 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.2h |
| May | Good | 22° - 31° | 27° | 172 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 1.7 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.3h |
| June | Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 212 mm | partly cloudy | 87% | 1.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.4h |
| July | Good | 21° - 28° | 25° | 171 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.4h |
| August | Good | 21° - 28° | 24° | 149 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.2h |
| September | Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 229 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| October | Very Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 181 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 1.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.8h |
| November | Excellent | 22° - 32° | 27° | 58 mm | mostly sunny | 80% | 1.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.7h |
| December | Ideal | 21° - 32° | 26° | 25 mm | clear | 68% | 1.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.6h |
How to Get to Badou
How to Get Around Badou
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Where to Stay in Badou
Budget
Badou / Lomé (regional) - $10-80/night
Badou is a small town with very few web-listed lodgings. Budget travellers usually stay in nearby regional towns or Lomé for more choices.
Local guesthouses (Badou) - Very small number of local casas.
Novotel Lomé (Lomé) - Budget-mid options in the capital.
Mid-Range
Lomé - $50-140/night
Mid-range hotels are virtually all in Lomé or larger regional towns. Badou has limited options, so plan on traveling for comfortable hotels.
Hotel 2 Février (Lomé) - Popular mid-range in the capital.
Palace Hôtel (Lomé) - Comfortable, reliable mid-range stay.
Luxury
Lomé - $150+/night
There are no luxury hotels in Badou. The capital Lomé contains the region’s best upscale properties, several hours’ drive away.
Radisson Blu (Lomé) - Top-end international hotel in Lomé.
Other premium resorts (Lomé) - Limited high-end inventory in-region.