Grotte Fovu, Sacred cave in Baham, Cameroon.

Grotte Fovu is a sacred site of natural cavities in Baham, made up of greyish granite masses shaped like potatoes and reaching 15 metres high, scattered through wooded vegetation across about 15 hectares. Its largest rock, called the cathedral, measures 40 metres long, 20 wide and 15 high, covering 100 to 150 square metres where dozens of people can gather. Underground streams run through the site.

Fovu is the site where the royal lineage of Baham communicates with the spirits, in the Bamiléké country of western Cameroon. The granite field at Baham, about 15 hectares of rocks, wooded vegetation and underground streams, has long hosted purification rites, washings, sacrifices and consultations by MKamsi seers, animists and church members.

The cave serves as a gathering place where the community of Baham performs traditional ceremonies and spiritual practices beneath the rock formations. These rituals remain an active part of local spiritual life today.

Access to the cave involves a walk through natural terrain, so wear comfortable shoes and bring water for the journey. A local guide can help navigate the site and explain its features.

The largest rock, called the cathedral, measures 40 m long, 20 m wide and 15 m high, covering 100 to 150 m2. It appears balanced without supporting pillars, and the local football club Fovu de Baham takes its name from the site.