CAMEROON SOUTH REGION

SOUTH CAMEROON

A mirror image of Cameroon itself, the region of the South is an all-inclusive destination. Like an enormous green mantle, the tropical forest, a zone particularly suited to agricultural and ecotourism, provides its visitors with the chance to meet Pygmies – the first inhabitants of the forest.

Numerous waterways increase the humid climate of the region, with here and there, spectacular waterfalls and cascades, such as Lobe and Memve’ele. The South opens directly on to the Atlantic Ocean with approximately 150km (100 miles) of coastline and fine sandy beaches ideal for the development of seaside resorts for tourists.

By choosing to visit the South, you unlock the door to discovering monuments and ancient reminders of the first missionaries and the history of the colonization of this country, notably at Kribi and Campo. You will also be able to admire the splendours of the natural forest in the Dja reserve, a Unesco World Heritage site.

The Ocean Division

WATERFALLS AND BEACHES

The Lobe Falls

7 km (5 miles) from the town of Kribi

The River Lobe throws itself into the sea in a whirl of spectacular waterfalls and cascades.

 The only example of its kind in the world.

The Beaches at Londji

14km (10 miles) from Kribi on the road to Edea.

The deepest point inland of Th Gulf ofGuinea where the sea encounters the land.

The Beaches at Eboudja

The Beaches at Ebodje

In the subdivision of Campo

Here you can find a fishermen’s village actively involved in ecotourism whose main objective is the protection of sea turtles.

They are supervised by volunteers from the SNV (Netherlands Development Organization) as part of the Campo/Ma’an project.

The Beaches at Kribi

Fine, white, sandy beaches, like all the other beaches in the South of Cameroon.

Campo Beach

In the subdivision of Campo.

Located at the mouth of the River Ntem, a beach for spectacular sunsets.

WILDLIFE RESERVES

The Gorilla Sanctuary

A wide variety of wildlife species.

OTHER SITES

The Bidjouka Tourist Centre

In the subdivision of Lolodorf

One of the natural resources of this centre is a 100m (300 ft) waterfall.

The Division of Mvila

GROTTOS, MOUNTAINS AND PEAKS

The Nkolandom Grottos

20km (12.5 miles) from Ebolowa on the road to Ambam

Grotto of many different shapes and sizes. One of the natural resources of the Nkolandom Tourist Centre.

Mbilbekon

22km (15miles) from Ebolowa on the road to Enongal.

Underground galleries fed by a small stream.

Mount Ebolow’o

Near the town of Ebolowa

This mountain dominates the town of the same name.

Akok Beniat

Near Mvangane about 50km (30 miles) from Ebolowa.

In ancient times this rock attracted buffalos.

The Rock of Ako’okas

In the subdivision of Ebolowa.

Attractive rock formation.

WILDLIFE RESERVES

The Gorilla Sanctuary

In the subdivision of Oven

Nature and wildlife reserve with a large colony of gorillas.

Under development by the Ministry of Economy and Finance with the cooperation of a local forester.

The Division of the Ntem Valley

WATERFALLS

The Memve’ele Falls

In the Nyabizan village in the subdivisionof Ma’an.

A series of three spectacular waterfalls, the largest of which possesses a magnetic field.

OTHER SITES

Market towns on the border

Abang Minto and Kyeossi

Very colorful markets which allow the exchange of local produce with the Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

Colonial Remains

Ambam

The Prefet (French administrators) residence and administrative buildings. Colonial architecture.

The Division of Dja and Lobo

WATERFALLS

The Nkoumou Falls

In the village of Nkoumasjap, 12km (7.5miles) from Zoetele on the road between Yaounde and Sangmelima.

On the River Lobo, the waterfalls come tumbling down in cascades to form a pool the size of a lake.

MOUNTAINS, PEAKS, ROCKS AND GROTTOS

The Mezesse Rock

25km (15 mile) from Sangmelima.

Rock of interest to tourists

The Pineapple Rock

Near oveng, 18km (11 miles) from Sangmelima.

The summit of the rock is covered with pineapples.

Rock of interest to tourists.

The Rock of Abamina II

15km (10 miles) from Zoetele.

Rock of interest to Tourists.

The Rock of Aka’afan

40km (25 miles) from Djoum.

Rock of interest to tourists.

The Meyo Madjon Grottos

In the subdivision of Sangmelima in the village of Messak via Meyo Madjon 36km (22.5 miles) from Sangmelima.

The rock is 30m (90 ft) high with a circumstance of 2km (1.25 miles) and overlooks the equatorial forest.

The Bounou Source at Njikom

Towards Mezesse, 40km (25 miles) from Sangmelima.

Mineral water spring.

OTHER SITES

The Dja Reserve

Stretching across the two provinces of Djaand Lobo in the south and Upper Nyoung in the east. A world Heritage Wildlife and Nature reserve.