Mefou National Park, Primate sanctuary in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
The park spans 2,000 hectares of rainforest, featuring numerous walking trails that lead visitors through dense vegetation and diverse wildlife habitats.
Ape Action Africa established Mefou National Park to create a protected environment for primates rescued from illegal hunting activities in Cameroon.
Local communities participate in conservation programs within the park, sharing traditional knowledge about the regional flora and fauna with visitors.
Visitors can reach the park by taking a 45-minute taxi ride from Yaoundé, with entrance fees supporting the ongoing care of rescued animals.
Rangers guide visitors to observation areas where they can watch gorillas, chimpanzees, drills, and mandrills in natural forest enclosures.
GPS coordinates: 3.96000,11.93000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:50
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.
Palais de l'Unité
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Reunification Monument
47.8 km
Bafoussam omnisports stadium
228.3 km
International Relations Institute of Cameroon
50.1 km
National Museum of Cameroon
47.3 km
Bamun sultan palace
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Edea Hydroelectric Power Station
200.8 km
Dja Faunal Reserve
157.2 km
Pont d'Ébebda
86.9 km
Mvog-Betsi Zoo
50.3 km
Basilique Marie-Reine-des-Apôtres
48.7 km
Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Yaoundé
46.7 km
Blackitude Museum
46.9 km
Japoma Bridge
201.1 km
Jardin Zoo-Botanique de Mvog-Betsi
50.3 km
Monument de l'Unité
47.9 km
Bois Saint-Anastasie
47.3 km
Notre-Dame de Koutaba
225.7 km
Stade Municipal de Bangangté
203.2 km
Chutes de Bamena
212.4 km
Grande mosquée de Yaoundé
47.9 km
Cueva Caracas
212.7 km
Cathedral of St. Ann and St. Joachim in Ebolowa
144.5 km
Holy Rosary Cathedral in Mbalmayo
67.7 km
Musée Ethnographique et d'Histoire des Peuples de la Forêt d'Afrique Centrale
46.2 km
Yaounde Central Market
47.2 km
Edea cathedral
202.4 km
Ville de Lomié
207.2 kmReviews
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