EKOM NKAM WATERFALL

Ekom Nkam Falls are the most beautiful waterfalls in Cameroon. 80 meters high, they are characterized by 2 falls: a “male” fed continuously whatever the season, and a “female” fed only in the rainy season. The name Ekom Nkam comes from 2 words: Ekom which is the name of the village where the falls are located, and Nkam which is the name of the river from which the falls originate. This is where scenes from the film “Greystoke the Legend of Tarzan” were shot in 1982 with Christophe Lambert. Ekom Nkam Falls are a must visit for all nature lovers. It is possible to access the falls by a 9km track. The bravest can take a short hike, the others can still access the falls because the track is passable by car.

Duration: 09 days -8 nights

Price: $3789 - $5400 USD per Person

Minimum Tourist: 1 person

Day 01: Yaoundé

Arrive at the Yaoundé International Airport; received by the Global Bush representative, transfer and check-in to hotel for overnight.

Day 02: Yaoundé – Bafoussam– Foumban

Breakfast, depart for Baffoussam and continue to the city of Foumban, visit the Sultan’s Palace, the Statute of king Njoya, the Royal Palace Museum, and the Central Mosque overnight in Foumban. (B, L, D)

Day 03: Foumban – Bafut – Wum

Breakfast, depart for Bamenda, upon arrival visit the Bafut Palace and watch traditional dance, continue drive to wum and visit the "dreaded Lake Nyos" which exploded in August 1986, the Menchum Fall, Lake Wum and the Aghem Palace, overnight in tents. (B, D)

Day 04: Wum – Fundong – Abu – Fundong

After breakfast, ride via the beautiful hills to Fundong, continue to Abu and return to funding for overnight in tents. (B, D)

Day 05: Fundong – Njinikom – Belo – Oku

Breakfast, depart for Njinikom, and continue to Belo and Oku for hike to mount Oku overnight in tent (B, D)

Day 06: Oku – Bamenda – Mamfe

Breakfast, drive to Bamenda for departure to Mamfe, overnight in Hotel in a hotel in Mamfe. (B, L, D)

Day 07 – 09: Mamfe – Korup

Breakfast, drive to Korup National Park which is the oldest evergreen forest in Africa South of the Sahara with a rich biodiversity, crossing of the impressive Mana Suspension bridge, in-depth visit of the park and spend the rest of the nights in tents while visiting the lowlands of the Park. This vast wilderness area offers an excellent chance for Red-headed Picathartes, which will be our main target species, and we will have to spend one night Camped deep in the forest in order to be at the cave where these birds roost in the evening and early morning. We will also see numerous species of greenbuls and other forest Green-tailed. (B, D)

Day 10: Korup – Buea – Limbe

Breakfast, drive to Buea and continue to Limbe for visit to botanic garden and Wildlife center (Zoo) overnight in hotel. (B, D)

Day 11: Limbe – Ekom Nkam – Melong

Breakfast; depart for drive to Ekom – Nkam waterfall about 80 m. high which has served as a decor in a certain Film scenes, Tarzan, overnight in Melong. (B, D)

Day 12 – 13: Melong – Kribi – Campo / Pygmy village

Breakfast, drive to Kribi and continue to Campo for visit to the Park, equally stop at Elog Batindi for visit to the pygmy camps, watching the pygmy-shows and traditional pygmy healers, overnights in tents. (B, D)

Day 14: Kribi – Douala

Breakfast, drive to Kribi visit the Lobe waterfalls (the only place in the world where a waterfall enters the Atlantic Ocean through a water Cascade), visit of one of the most beautiful beaches and drive to Douala continue to the airport for onward flight back. (B)

Note: Itinerary can be amended to suit your tours objectives.

Details of the tour

EDEA RESERVE

The Douala-Edéa National Park is a treasure trove of biodiversity, featuring a variety of plants that create a vibrant tapestry of vegetation. Dense mangroves, majestic raffia palms, and lush tropical jungles are among the prominent forms of plant life that can be found here.

The park is home to an impressive array of wildlife. Here, you can encounter iconic species such as the African manatee, white-nosed monkeys, and a wide variety of tropical birds. Several types of reptiles, fish, and small mammals are among the endemic species, adding to the uniqueness of this ecosystem.

Birdwatching is one of the most popular activities in the Douala-Edéa National Park, with hundreds of unique species to observe. Nature tours also provide the opportunity to experience the stunning beauty of the mangroves and wetlands, as well as the diverse wildlife that inhabits them.

Details of the tour

Duration: 08 hours

Price: $789 - $2400 USD per Person

Minimum Tourist: 1 person

Our Douala-Edéa day tour includes pickup and drop-off in Douala.

We also organize multi day tours in the Douala-Edéa Wildlife Reserve. Contact our agency to obtain a quote for a tailor-made visit to the Douala Edéa Reserve!

Programme:

- Departure from Douala at 8am

- Monkey Island visit

- Marienberg Church visit

- Tissongo Beach visit

- Return to Douala around 4 p.m.

Included in the price

- Transport by motorized canoe round trip from Douala

- Guide

- Entrance fees and activities

- Lunch and drink

Additional Information On Douala-Edéa National Park

Flora:

The vegetation in Douala-Edéa consists mainly of primary rainforest, which is favored by the high annual precipitation. The area of the reserve is 80% covered by tropical lowland forest and 15% by Atlantic mangrove forest. There are also mangroves and seven lakes including Lake Tissongo as the largest body of water and Lake Osie. The mangrove forests are mainly composed of red mangrove, Rhizophora harrisonii and Rhizophora racemosa as well as isolated sections of Avicennia species (mainly black mangrove) and white mangrove together with nipa palms. The mouths of the Sanaga, Nyong, Dimbamba and Wouri rivers meet in the territory of the national park. The Sanaga River forms the northern boundary of the reserve.
Fauna:
Numerous species of monkeys occur in Douala-Edéa National Park, including the Nigerian-Cameroonian chimpanzee, lowland gorilla and Colobus satanas anthracinus. there was still a small population of forest elephants. Antelope are represented by bushbuck, sitatunga, black-backed duiker, white-bellied duiker, blue duiker, Peter's duiker, yellow-backed duiker and batesbok. The Congo otter may also live in the national park. There are also crocodiles, green sea turtles, Cameroon river dolphins and small populations of African manatee, leatherback and olive ridley turtles. The hawksbill turtle also nests here. Over 70 species of waterfowl have been recorded, including the Lesser Flamingo, as well as many migratory birds such as Black-winged Pratinchine and Openbills. The Sanaga River is home to 135 species of fish, including 21 endemics.

This tour does not include:

Reception and escort by a member of our team.

Transport in a four-wheel drive air-conditioned vehicle from reception all through the circuit.

Accommodation in air-conditioned rooms

Full board meals

Entrance fees to attractions

Guided tours of all the sites and attractions

Mountain guides and porters

This tour includes:

International flight fees (Roundtrip)

Costs related to travel formalities such as visa and immigration charges.

Costs related to travel insurance.

Additional expenses of the tourist such as the purchase of souvenirs or visit of sites and attractions out of Mount Cameroon Hiking program.

Tips and gifts (freewill gestures)

First aid kit