Nkongsamba

Nkongsamba lies at the south-western foot of the Manengouba Mountains at about 800 metres elevation and was, in the twentieth century, one of Cameroon's most important cities as the terminus of the historic railway from Douala. Today it counts about 130 000 inhabitants and serves as the administrative and commercial centre of Mungo Department in the Littoral Region. Its economy rests on coffee, cocoa, banana and rubber plantations, along with a growing timber and construction industry. The city is the gateway to the striking Manengouba twin crater lakes, a male and a female lake at 2 000 metres elevation, and to Mount Manengouba itself. The population is multicultural, with Bamiléké, Mbo, Bakossi and Bassa communities. The surrounding humid tropical forests are rich in rare birds and butterflies, drawing eco-tourists.

Nearby cities

Douala

Douala is the economic hub and largest city of Cameroon, located on the Wouri River with the country's most important port.

Edéa

Edéa is a growing city in southern and central Cameroon, surrounded by dense forests.

Melong

Melong is a growing city in southern and central Cameroon, surrounded by dense forests.

Loum

Loum is a growing city in southern and central Cameroon, surrounded by dense forests.

Manjo

Manjo is an agricultural town in the Moungo Department.

Penja

Penja is an agricultural town renowned globally for producing Penja white pepper.

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.

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…

Wouri Bridge

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

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

Nlonako Mountains

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

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.

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.