Douala-Edéa National Park

The park extends over 2,715 square kilometers along the Atlantic coast, featuring tropical forests, mangroves, and wetlands near the Sanaga River mouth.

Established as a wildlife reserve in 1932, the area received national park status in 2018 following the discovery of coastal oil deposits.

Local communities in Mouanko and surrounding villages maintain traditional fishing practices while participating in conservation efforts within the park boundaries.

Visitors can explore the park through guided canoe tours, forest trails, and wildlife observation points, with the main entrance located near Mouanko town.

The park shelters West African manatees, forest elephants, and red-capped mangabeys within its extensive network of tidal channels and mangrove forests.

Location: Sanaga-Maritime

Inception: 1932

Elevation above the sea: 33 m

GPS coordinates: 3.50000,9.83330

Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:01