About Bakossi National Park
Bakossi: Nature, Culture, and Conservation
Bakossi National Park is a unique conservation area established by Prime Ministerial Decree N° 2007/1459/PM on 28th November 2007. Covering 29,320 hectares, it stretches across Bangem, Tombel, and Nguti sub-divisions 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 irreplaceable jewel for biodiversity conservation and cultural heritage.
Our Mission
To protect and conserve the rich biodiversity and cultural landscapes of the Bakossi Highlands while promoting sustainable ecotourism and improving the livelihoods of local communities.
We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Our Landscape & Biodiversity
- Altitude range: 300 m – 1,895 m above sea level.
- Vegetation types: Sub-Montane Forest, Atlantic NW Forest, Atlantic Biafran Forest.
- Flora: Over 2,440 vascular plant species, 82 endemic, 232 threatened (IUCN Red List).
- Fauna:
- Endangered primates: Drill, Chimpanzee, Preuss’s Monkey, Red Colobus, Red-capped Mangabey.
- Amphibians: Goliath frog (world’s largest frog), Leptodactylodon wildi, Conraua species.
- Elephants occasionally spotted along BNP–Banyang-Mbo corridor.
- Rich bat colonies in Muahunzum caves.
- Unique Feature: The park hosts the largest cloud forest in West and Central Africa.
Our Approach to Conservation
Bakossi National Park is co-managed with the Programme for the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources in the South West Region (PSMNR-SWR), supported by the Cameroon Government and the German Development Bank (KfW).
Key community-based initiatives include:
- Cluster Conservation & Development Agreements (CCDAs).
- Alternative livelihoods for former hunters (beekeeping, piggery, white pepper farms, vocational training).
- Wildlife surveillance with communities and ex-poachers.
- Environmental education and awareness programs.
Our People & Culture
The Bakossi people, numbering about 70,000, are the largest group in the Mbo linguistic family. They trace their origin to Ngoe (Leopard), their legendary ancestor and tribal hero. Sacred sites like the Kupe-Muanenguba twin lakes and Muandelengoh rocks are living symbols of the deep spiritual bond between people and nature.
Team Members
Our Conservators
Aleesha Brown
Senior Farmer
Kevin Martin
Senior Farmer
Sarah Albert
Senior Farmer
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What They’re taking about agrion
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A future where Bakossi National Park thrives as a sanctuary for biodiversity, a symbol of cultural pride, and a beacon of sustainable development for the people of Cameroon and the world.