Excursion All about voodoo - togo cultural experience tour at Lome

Discover the rich spiritual heritage of southern Togo with a captivating journey to Aneho and its surrounding villages. Begin your day immersed in the vibrant culture and ancient traditions of Voodoo, a profound religion rooted along the coast of Togo and Benin. Witness an authentic Voodoo ceremony filled with rhythmic drumming, hypnotic chants, and trance dances that reveal the deep connection between the community and their spirits.

Enjoy a picturesque lunch overlooking Lake Togo, offering a serene moment to relax and take in the natural beauty of the region. Afterward, explore a sacred Guen village, where ancient fetishes are still venerated in temples, and meet local spiritual authorities who preserve these enduring traditions.

Experience the lively energy of traditional mask dances—Egun masks representing spirits of the deceased returning to this world, and Zangbeto masks embodying natural forces and village protection. Be prepared for an immersive cultural exchange, as the order of activities may vary, each revealing unique facets of the region’s extraordinary spiritual and cultural landscape.

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Please note: Togo is a very-low-income country with very basic infrastructure, and vastly different to the western culture mentality. Local conditions may be challenging; therefore, we urge flexibility and understanding as we visit unique and somewhat remote destinations. Coaches, guides, equipment, and services are the best-available in the area, but may not be up to the standards of those found on other excursions. This excursion involves a moderate amount of walking for approx. 2km (1.32 miles) and driving transfers of 90 minutes each way. Walking at times over uneven, bumpy and unpaved surfaces, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach, making this excursion unsuitable for guests with walking difficulties. Please be advised during the voodoo ceremony, guests will encounter displays of preserved animal specimens and animal livestock for cultural purposes. Order of sites visited may vary from description. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, sun protection and insect repellant is recommended. Anticipate high temperatures and humidity and we recommend staying hydrated by bringing your water bottle. Guests are informed that tips to local guides and drivers are at the guest’s discretion.