Mbalmayo

Mbalmayo lies on the Nyong River in the Centre Region, about 50 kilometres south of Yaoundé, and is the capital of Nyong-et-So'o Department. With around 80 000 inhabitants, it is a historic forestry hub: even under German colonial rule, hardwoods such as sapele and iroko were rafted from here down the Nyong to Edéa and Douala. Today the town is home to the national forestry school (École Nationale des Eaux et Forêts), several timber companies and a major hospital network. The population is predominantly Ewondo and Bulu. Notable sites include the Catholic bishopric, the Marie-Reine-des-Apôtres national shrine, the Nyong floodplain reserve with monkeys and turtles, and the suspension-bridge trail across the river. The humid tropical climate sustains dense gallery forests and keeps the navigable upper Nyong high all year round.

Nearby cities

Yaoundé

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Obala

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Monatélé

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History & landmarks

Lolodorf

A historic settlement founded during the German colonial era, nestled in the dense equatorial forest near traditional Bagyeli pygmy camps.

Mfou

Mfou is best known for the nearby Ape Action Africa primate sanctuary situated within the Mfou National Park, near Yaoundé.

Mary Queen of the Apostles Basilica

The Basilica of Marie-Reine-des-Apotres in Mvolye is a significant Catholic shrine and a masterpiece of modern religious architecture in …

Blackitude Museum

A private ethnographic museum in Yaoundé dedicated to preserving traditional African art, particularly Bamileke heritage.

Our Lady of Victories Cathedral

The Notre Dame Cathedral in Yaounde is a major architectural and religious landmark, known for its distinctive design and central location.

National Museum of Cameroon

The National Museum of Cameroon, housed in the former presidential palace in Yaounde, showcases the country's rich ethnic and artistic di…

Charles Atangana Statue

A statue in the center of Yaoundé dedicated to the most famous Paramount Chief of the Ewondo people.

Yaoundé Multipurpose Sports Complex

A modern indoor arena in the center of the capital, catching the eye with its curved, spaceship-like architecture.

More places

Mbalmayo Forest Garden

The forest gardens of Mbalmayo showcase sustainable agroforestry practices, where crops are grown in harmony with the surrounding tropica…

Charles Atangana Palace

The palace of Charles Atangana, the paramount chief of the Ewondo people, is a historic residence in Yaounde reflecting the colonial chie…

Reunification Monument

The Reunification Monument in Yaounde commemorates the 1961 union of French and British Cameroons into a single nation.

Yaoundé Farmers Market

The bustling markets of Yaounde are the vibrant heart of the city, where locals trade everything from fresh produce to traditional crafts.

Fort of Yaoundé Site

The site of the original Fort of Yaounde marks the location where German forces established a permanent presence, leading to the city's f…

SABC Brewery Yaoundé

The SABC brewery in Yaounde is a major industrial facility producing beer and soft drinks for the capital region and central Cameroon.

Cathedral of Our Lady of Victories

Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is a historic cathedral in Yaounde, serving as a spiritual center and a monument of religious history in the cap…

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Yaoundé Zoo Garden

A small educational garden with animals.