Sites

Far North

Waterfall located 20km away from downtown.

North

Beautiful lake with beautiful sunset.

Southwest

Limbe's black sand beaches, formed by volcanic lava, are unique in Africa. The town also hosts the Limbe Wildlife Centre and Limbe Botanic Garden.

South

The Lobe Falls near Kribi are one of the few waterfalls in the world that flow directly into the ocean. Surrounded by lush forest with pristine white-sand beaches nearby.

Northwest

The Bamenda Ring Road offers spectacular highland scenery passing through traditional Grassfields kingdoms, volcanic lakes, and vibrant local markets. A must for cultural tourism.

West

The Foumban Royal Palace is the residence of the Sultan of Foumban and houses a remarkable museum of Bamoun art and culture, with over 8,000 artifacts. A testament to the Bamoun Kingdom.

South

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dja Reserve is one of the largest and best-protected rainforests in Africa. Home to western lowland gorillas, chimpanzees, and forest elephants.

Northwest

Lake Nyos is a volcanic crater lake known for its striking blue color. Site of the tragic 1986 limnic eruption, it is now a place of reflection and geological interest.

Southwest

The highest peak in West and Central Africa at 4,095 m, Mount Cameroon is an active volcano offering challenging hikes through rainforest, heath, and volcanic landscapes. It is also known as "Chariot of the Gods".

North

Benoué National Park protects a rich variety of wildlife including Derby's eland, elephants, lions, and hippos. The park offers guided safaris along the Benoué River.

Centre

Housed in the former presidential palace, the National Museum of Yaoundé holds one of the finest collections of Cameroonian art, crafts, and ethnographic objects in the country.

Southwest

The Manenguba Lakes are twin crater lakes — one male and one female — set in the caldera of an extinct volcano. A sacred site for the Bakossi people with stunning highland scenery.