Mount Cameroon, Active volcano in Fako, Cameroon
Mount Cameroon rises 4,095 meters above sea level, featuring distinct vegetation zones from tropical rainforests at its base to frost-tolerant plants at the summit.
English explorer Sir Richard Burton accomplished the first documented climb to the mountain summit in 1861, initiating scientific exploration of the area.
The Bakweri people name this mountain Mongo ma Ndemi, maintaining traditional practices and agricultural activities on its lower slopes through generations.
Visitors need permits and local guides to climb the mountain, with multiple trails available ranging from single-day treks to extended expeditions.
The mountain receives over 10,000 millimeters of rainfall annually on its coastal side, making it among the wettest locations on Earth.
Location: Fako
Elevation above the sea: 4,095 m
Made from material: basalt
GPS coordinates: 4.21803,9.17336
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:31
The main natural sites, national parks, and historical towns of Cameroon, combining protected wildlife areas, mountainous landscapes, and cultural locations. This selection includes natural waterfalls like Ekom and the Lobé, major national parks such as Waza and Campo Ma'an, cultural centers like Foumban, and national museums. Mount Cameroon, the highest point in West Africa, is situated near the beaches of Kribi and the Dja natural reserves. The cities of Yaoundé and Douala feature cultural institutions and monuments that reflect the country's history.
Port autonome de Douala
59.5 km
Douala bridge
60 km
Cameroon Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Crafts
60.1 km
Old German government headquarters in Douala
60.1 km
Second bridge over the Wouri in Douala
60 km
Limbe Botanical Gardens
23 km
Doual'art
60.3 km
Palace of the Kings Bell
60.3 km
Little Mount Cameroon
17.4 km
Maritime Museum Of Douala
60.2 km
Central post office in Douala
60.1 km
Arbre à palabres (Bonambappe)
60.3 km
Palace of Justice of Douala
60.2 km
Mount Cameroon National Park
179 m
Former police station of Douala
60.1 km
Mungo bridge
42.3 km
Villa Mandessi Bell
60.4 km
Limbe Wildlife Centre
22.5 km
Boucareau
24.3 km
Doual'art
60.3 km
Parc d'Attractions
55.4 km
Old Woermann Linie head office in Douala
60.1 km
Monument Géneral Leclerc
60.2 km
Vault of Kings Bell in Douala
60.2 km
Site des esclaves de Bimbia
29.9 km
Old Woermann Linie Bachelors House in Douala
60.1 km
Ancien palais du Gouvernement
60.1 km
Ancien Siège Woermann Linie
60.1 kmReviews
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