Kara

Kara is a city in Togo. Understand Kara is situated near the West African countries of Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Benin. The city of Kara has a busy market place, many luxury hotels, banks, the Congress which was the seat of the Rally of the Togolese People Party before the advent of democracy. The city receives tourists, businessmen and political figures through the major Niamtougou International Airport located a few kilometers from Kara. Get in Get around Buses run daily between Lome and Kara (about 7 hours). Contact Rakieta. Buses leave at 7am from each site daily. See The Tatas in Nadoba. About two hours north of Kara is a small village, Nadoba. Here villagers have constructed unique houses made of clay and straw. Originally built to fend off slave traders, the houses now serve as home to farm animals and various materials. Villagers still kill chickens on sacrificial altars outside of the houses and fill the first room with a range of fetishes. Check out the Chief Canton's Tata, but be prepared to pay a mille or two for the privilege. This is Togo's only UNESCO World Heritage Site and its best tourist attraction - though don't expect any amenities. The easiest way to get there is by rented taxi or shared taxi to Kante and then bike 25km to Nadoba. Do Parc Sarakawa Wildlife resort with animals, which have been almost wiped out in Togo. A guided tour on a pickup will cost you 5000 FCFA, no elephants, but crocodiles, antilopes, zebras and a big turtle. Buy Eat At Maroc's. Owned by a German expat the restaurant serves European and Togolese dishes at reasonable prices (~$5 per meal with a beer). Chez Navide is also recommended if you are interested in trying the local food. Located opposite the market, dishes are served for approximately $1 per meal. Check out the degue ladies opposite the taxi station if you want to try cold yogurt with coos coos. Drink La Besace. A small bar that has been home to generations of Peace Corps volunteers. Chateau. Check out the back room where generations of Peace Corps volunteers have drank and played pool. The room has AC, pool table, and darts and is free to use (though you must order food). Sleep Hotel Kara Built in 1974 and a little bit run-down, but the best place to sleep in Kara. Singles from 18500 FCFA, doubles from 21500 FCFA. Dinner is 6000 FCFA and worth the price. Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!