Kara Region district, Togo

Places to visit near Bafilo

Bafilo is a town in Kara Region district, Togo, home to about 22,543 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit — 59 churches, 21 mosques & dargahs, 11 forts & heritage and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Faille d'Alédjo (12 km), Mont Sokbaro (21 km) and Kara (55 km).

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Bafilo at a glance

Location
Kara Region district, Togo
Population
about 22,543
Coordinates
9.3500° N, 1.2667° E
Places within 50 km
128 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Bafilo

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Churches near Bafilo

91 churches within 100 km of Bafilo. The closest is Eglise Pentécôte de Bafilo (4 km); the best-known is Paroisse de Don Bosco de Kara (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bafilo

36 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bafilo. The closest is Grande Mosquée (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bafilo

20 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bafilo. The closest is Faille d'Alédjo (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bafilo

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bafilo. The closest is Alédjo Wildlife Reserve (17 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bafilo

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bafilo. The closest is Passe de Bafilo (12 km); the best-known is Mont Sokbaro (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Bafilo

5 museums within 100 km of Bafilo. The closest is Kara Regional Museum (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bafilo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bafilo
  2. 3 km Cascade de Bafilo · waterfall, Kara Region
  3. 19 km Mont Sokbaro · viewpoint
  4. 32 km Barrage Bolé · dam, Centrale Region
  5. 9 km Alédjo Wildlife Reserve · nature spot, Kara Region
  6. 6 km Faille d'Alédjo · heritage site, Kara Region
  7. 12 km Back to Bafilo

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    Within 15 km of Bafilo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bafilo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches5991Eglise Pentécôte de Bafilo (4 km)
    Other attractions1537Bafilo Weavers (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs2136Grande Mosquée (7 km)
    Forts & heritage1120Faille d'Alédjo (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens512Alédjo Wildlife Reserve (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints910Passe de Bafilo (12 km)
    Museums25Kara Regional Museum (32 km)
    Waterfalls14Cascade de Bafilo (3 km)
    Parks22Tde (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Barrage Bolé (21 km)
    Caves11Grotte Mariale de la Paroisse de Tchintchinda (28 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Kara (55 km)
    Temples11Temple Shalom (30 km)

    Bafilo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bafilo?

    Faille d'Alédjo (heritage site, about 12 km), Mont Sokbaro (viewpoint, about 21 km), Bafilo Weavers (attraction, about 2 km), Cascade de Bafilo (waterfall, about 3 km), Alédjo Wildlife Reserve (nature spot, about 17 km), Agbang Conventual Priory (attraction, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bafilo?

    128 places on Spotwander: 59 churches, 15 other attractions, 21 mosques & dargahs, 11 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Bafilo?

    Eglise Pentécôte de Bafilo, about 4 km by road; Deeper Life (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Bafilo?

    Grande Mosquée, about 7 km by road; Mosquée Other Side (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bafilo?

    Faille d'Alédjo, about 12 km by road; Eglise (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bafilo?

    Start in Bafilo, visit Cascade de Bafilo, then Mont Sokbaro, then Barrage Bolé, then Alédjo Wildlife Reserve, then Faille d'Alédjo, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bafilo?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Bafilo

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bafilo’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bafilo on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.