Places in the countryside in Africa

A harsh climate and a rough geography make the far north Togo's poorest region. Much of the area is dusty savannah, that does not offer visitors much, but rural villages and dust. Two significant exceptions, however, are the Tata Houses of the Tamberma people and Kara. Kara is the one bastion of civilisation and modernity in northern Togo. Former President Eyadéma was born in this region and turned the town into an administration centre, thus securing Kara's status as Togo's second city. Kara is thus the place to wash off the dust, relax by the poolside, enjoy some relatively fine dining and stuck off at the large markets before heading back into the savannahs.