Boumba Bek National Park

Boumba Bek is a national park in southeastern Cameroon combining rainforest, seasonally flooded zones, and grassland habitats. Two rivers run through the park and create natural clearings where wildlife gathers.

The area became a protected zone in 1995 and was designated a national park in 2005 through an agreement between central African countries. This recognition established formal protection for the region's forests and wildlife.

The communities living near the park depend on the forest for hunting and gathering, and their daily lives follow the rhythm of seasonal changes. You can see how people move through the landscape with deep knowledge of the land they inhabit.

The dry season from November to February is the best time to visit, when conditions are more manageable. Travel through the park happens mainly by boat along the rivers and through forest passages.

The park has roughly 16 natural forest clearings called bais where animals gather to feed and rest. These open spaces are rare in the dense forest and offer unusual viewing opportunities for wildlife watching.

Inception: 2005

Elevation above the sea: 627 m

GPS coordinates: 2.21667,15.70000

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45