Welcome to Bakossi National Park
A Highland Treasure of Nature and Culture
Established in 2007 by Prime Ministerial Decree N° 2007/1459/PM, Bakossi National Park covers 29,320 hectares of pristine wilderness in the Kupe-Muanenguba Division of Cameroon’s South West Region. It is the only national park in the Cameroon Highlands Forest Eco-region, making it an ecological gem of national and global importance.
Rising from 300 meters to 1,895 meters above sea level, the park is a mosaic of diverse habitats — from lush sub-montane forests and semi-deciduous Atlantic forests, to the expansive cloud forests of Bakossi, the largest of their kind in West and Central Africa.
Bakossi National Park is home to:
- Over 2,400 plant species, with 82 found nowhere else on Earth.
- A wealth of wildlife, including endangered primates such as the Drill, Chimpanzee, Preuss’s Monkey, Red Colobus, and Red-capped Mangabey.
- The famous Goliath frog, the largest frog in the world, alongside other rare amphibians and reptiles.
Beyond its ecological wealth, the park is deeply rooted in the traditions of the Bakossi people, descendants of the legendary ancestor Ngoe (Leopard). Sacred landscapes like the Kupe-Muanenguba twin lakes and the Muandelengoh rocks reflect the strong spiritual and cultural bonds between the people and their environment.
Ecotourism in Bakossi National Park
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Climb through misty cloud forests and reach Bakossi’s breathtaking highland peaks.
Spot rare primates, colorful birds, and the world’s largest frog in their natural habitats.
Discover the sacred twin lakes and legendary sites of the Bakossi people.
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Step into the heart of Cameroon’s only Highlands National Park. Discover breathtaking wildlife, sacred landscapes, and vibrant culture while supporting conservation and local communities.
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