Mount Oku

Mount Oku rises 3,011 meters above sea level, forming part of the Cameroon Volcanic Line with its basaltic rocks and extensive caldera formation.

The mountain's geological composition dates back between 24.9 to 22.1 million years, featuring layers of trachytic and rhyolitic ignimbrites reaching 1,000 meters in thickness.

Local communities around Mount Oku maintain traditional farming practices and spiritual connections to the mountain through generations of inhabitants.

The mountain requires proper hiking equipment and local guidance for ascent, with access routes starting from villages in the Bui division.

The summit area contains West Africa's highest sphagnum bog at 2,900 meters, supporting specialized plant communities in this elevated environment.

Location: Bui

Elevation above the sea: 3,011 m

GPS coordinates: 6.19947,10.51803

Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:45