3 Day Tour to Koutammakou - The Land of the Batammariba from Lome

The Koutammakou, the Land of the Batammariba (=Tamberma) that live in fortified dwellings. Similar in form to medieval castles, they are one of the most beautiful examples of ancient African architecture. Their style impressed Le Corbusier, who talked about sculptural architecture. In fact the houses are built with hands, layer by layer, putting round balls of mud and shaping them following the design of the house.
Visits to Kabye mountains and meeting with traditional blacksmiths. Very interesting: they are using still today stones instead of harmer;