Memve'ele Dam

The Memve'ele Dam is a major hydroelectric project on the Ntem River in the South Region of Cameroon, near the border with Equatorial Guinea. The power station was built as part of the government's 'Great Ambitions' program and began trial operations in 2017. With an installed capacity of 211 megawatts, it contributes significantly to diversifying Cameroon's energy sources, which were previously heavily dependent on the Sanaga River. Geographically, the dam utilizes the natural elevation drop of the Memve'ele falls. A central element of the project is the 300-kilometer high-voltage transmission line that injects the generated electricity into the national grid. Despite technical delays in full grid integration, the plant has improved power stability in the South and Center regions. The dam not only serves for power generation but is also a strategic tool for promoting industrial development in southern Cameroon.

Nearby cities

Ebolowa

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

Kribi

Kribi is a popular coastal town in southern Cameroon, known for its white sandy beaches and waterfalls right by the sea.

Sangmélima

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

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Londji

Londji is a picturesque coastal fishing village in Cameroon, near Kribi, renowned for its tranquil beaches and excellent fresh seafood.

History & landmarks

Kribi Lighthouse

The Kribi Lighthouse is a picturesque maritime landmark on Cameroon's southern coast, guiding ships into the Atlantic port of Kribi.

Nature

Kribi Marshland

The marshlands around Kribi are important coastal wetlands that support a variety of aquatic life and migratory bird species.

Lobé Falls

A unique waterfall that flows directly into the ocean.

Dja River

A river that surrounds the Dja Faunal Reserve.

More places

Hevecam Rubber Factory Niété

Hevecam operates one of the largest rubber plantations in Cameroon near Niete, processing latex into high-quality sheets for global markets.

Kribi Deep Sea Port

A modern deep-sea port on Cameroon's southern coast.

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Ntem Hills

Mount Ntem is a prominent elevation in the South Region, characterized by its dense rainforest cover and rolling hills.

Kribi Coastal Forest

The coastal forests of Kribi are a lush tropical paradise where the jungle meets the sandy shores of the Atlantic Ocean.

Kribi Coast

The picturesque Atlantic coast near Kribi.

Kribi Coastal Plain

Mount Kribi is a coastal elevation in the South Region, providing a dramatic backdrop to the sandy beaches of the Atlantic shoreline.

Kribi Gas Power Plant

The Kribi gas-to-power plant uses natural gas from offshore fields to generate electricity, supporting Cameroon's energy grid.

Lobé Forest

Forest around the Lobé area is part of the coastal rainforest zone.