Savanes and Northern Parks Travel Guide

Region

Hotter and more sparsely serviced, the Savanes are Togo's far north, with open grasslands and long distances between towns. Dapaong is the main base for supplies and onward transport, while Mango sits on the Oti River corridor. For wildlife and birding, trips to Kéran National Park and the remote Fosse aux Lions are possible, but access and guiding should be arranged locally.

Savanes and Northern Parks DapaongMangoMandouriTandjouaréKéran National ParkFosse aux Lions National ParkGuérin-Kouka, DankpenSinkassé

Savanes and Northern Parks essentials

Country: Togo
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Franc (Fr)
Language: French
Emergency: 101

Where to Go in Savanes and Northern Parks

Regions & Cities
Dapaong Explore Dapaong Up in the Savanes, Dapaong handles cross-border trade; its market fills with shea, millet and seasonal livestock, and the town is a base for exploring northern landscapes. Mango Explore Mango Mango perches near savanna hills; its market overflows with kola nuts, fabrics and livestock, and the town functions as a jumping-off point for hunting reserves and cross-border routes. Mandouri Explore Mandouri Northern Togolese market town serving surrounding savannah communities; Mandouri draws traders for cattle and millet markets, regional festivals with music and dance, and provides a practical base for drives through sun‑burnt plains and baobab‑dotted lanes. Explore Tandjouaré Up in Togo’s Savanes, Tandjouaré offers acacia-lined savanna, seasonal cattle movement and markets hawking woven cloth and smoked fish. Kéran National Park Explore Kéran National Park A protected area in Togo’s Savanes Region preserving dry-forest and savanna habitats; Kéran National Park attracts wildlife-watchers and birders seeking elephants, antelope and seasonal migrations. Explore Fosse aux Lions National Park Fosse aux Lions National Park in northern Togo protects savannah habitat where visitors arrange wildlife outings, birding trips and guided drives to see large mammals and open landscapes. Explore Guérin-Kouka, Dankpen A Kara-Region town that sits among savanna hills and seasonal markets; people visit for traditional crafts, hillwalks, local festivals and to observe village life in northern Togo. Explore Sinkassé Up in Savanes, Sinkassé attracts travellers interested in Sahelian landscapes, weekly markets and the rhythms of rural life; you’ll find mud‑brick compounds, cattle herders and local grilled millet pancakes at open‑air stalls.

Savanes and Northern Parks at a Glance

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Best Things to Do in Savanes and Northern Parks