Melong

Melong is an important agricultural market town in Moungo Department of the Littoral Region, sitting at about 700 metres elevation in the transition zone between the Bamiléké highlands and the hot Littoral plain, around 25 kilometres north of Nkongsamba. Its roughly 50 000 inhabitants belong mostly to the Mbo Bamiléké subgroup, with large Bafang and Nkongsamba diasporas. The economy rests on coffee, bananas, avocados, tomatoes, cocoa and a growing timber and construction-wood trade. The town sits strategically on the route between the western highlands and the Atlantic coast, favouring agricultural trade between regions. Highlights include the spectacular Ekom-Nkam Falls, among the tallest and most beautiful waterfalls in Cameroon, made famous by films such as Greystoke, and the nearby Manengouba Mountain. The mild transitional climate with a long rainy season and lush vegetation shapes the region.

Nearby cities

Douala

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Manjo

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Penja

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Nguti

A quiet settlement hidden within dense rainforests, serving as a key entry point to the biodiverse Banyang-Mbo Wildlife Sanctuary.

Mbouroukou

An agricultural village at the foothills of Mount Manengouba in the Littoral Region, known for its extensive robusta coffee plantations.

Mount Manengouba

A 2,411-meter-high strato-volcano famous for its distinctly colored twin crater lakes and the high alpine pastures of nomadic Bororo herd…

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Bangem

An agricultural town in southwestern Cameroon, serving as the primary base camp for treks to the crater lakes of Mount Manengouba.

History & landmarks

Ekom Nkam Falls

A spectacular 80-meter twin waterfall plunging into a dense jungle gorge, famous as a filming location for a 1984 Tarzan movie.

Wouri Bridge

The Wouri Bridge is a critical transportation link in Douala, connecting the city's main districts across the expansive Wouri River.

Statue of New Liberty

La Nouvelle Liberte is a massive and controversial statue in Douala, constructed from recycled scrap metal to represent the city's resili…

Reunification Stadium

This historic stadium in Douala is a bastion of local football and was built in honor of the country's unity.

Central Mosque of Douala

A magnificent Islamic place of worship in the heart of Douala, representing the growing and diverse Muslim community of the port city.

Japoma Stadium

The Japoma Stadium in Douala is a modern, high-capacity sports complex that serves as a premier venue for international football and trac…

Nature

Nkam River

Known for the Ekom waterfalls.

Wouri River

The river on which the city of Douala is located.

More places

Manengouba Forest

Forest on the slopes of Mount Manengouba supports rich mountain biodiversity.

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Manengouba Mountains

Mount Manengouba is a majestic extinct volcano featuring unique twin crater lakes known as the 'Male' and 'Female' lakes.

Nlonako Mountains

The Nlonako Mountains are part of Cameroon's western volcanic line, featuring dense forests and significant biodiversity.

Nkam Lowland Forest

Forest in the Nkam area covers humid lowland terrain in western Cameroon.

Nkam Basin

The Nkam Basin is a fertile valley and river system known for its lush vegetation and rich agricultural potential in the Littoral Region.

Ekom Falls

The Nkam Falls are part of the river landscape in western Cameroon.

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Socapalm Palm Oil Mill Dibombari

Socapalm's Dibombari estate is a major palm oil production site, featuring extensive plantations and an industrial refinery.

CHOCOCAM Chocolate Factory

Chococam is Cameroon's leading cocoa processing company, producing a wide range of chocolate products and spreads in its Douala factory.