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Nature and Landscapes

The identity of the Bamoun and Bamiléké countries is also characterized by a rich handicraft and thousand-year-old know-how. In the workshops, discover sculpture, pottery, rattan, basketry, bamboo raffia, beadwork and ironwork. The craft center of Dschang is a crossroads of the craft industry in Cameroon. It presents objects from the 4 corners of the country. The craft village of Foumban is exclusive with the foundry. In Bangoulap, the Jean Félicien Gacha cultural center is famous for its beading and ironwork workshops. In the Foto village in Dschang, discover the weaver Tananzeu and the sculptor Tato, the forge of Lefang… many excursions are organized to meet these craftsmen, always very happy to share their experience and their know-how.

MOUNT MBAPIT

Lying between Bafoussam and Foumban, Mount Mbapit is an ancient volcano which rises to an altitude of nearly 1988 metres...
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BAMBOUTOS MOUNTAINS

The Bamboutos Mountains are a mountain range reaching an altitude of 2700 metres...
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MOUNT BACHINGOU

Located in the picturesque village of Bachingou, east of Haut-Nkam division, in Bana subdivision,...
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BAMENDJING LAKE

The Bamendjing lake is situated in the Bamboutos division, and covers an area of 250 km2..
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Fovu Caves

Located only a few kilometres from the Baham Royal Palace of Baham, the Fovu Caves form a vast landscape of rocks and stones that extends over 15 hectares and that remains one of the most sacred and mystical places in the region...
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NDEMVOH CAVES

With its reputation extending beyond the national borders, the Ndemvoh caves of Fongo-Tongo in Dschang are unique .....
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WATERFALL OF EKOM-NKAM

With a height of 80 m, the waterfall of Ekom-Nkam originates from the Nkam River, which delineates the border between the region of the Littoral and the region of the West. ....
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MOUANKEU WATERFALL

Mouankeu waterfall is found as you approach the city of Bafang coming from Douala. The fall, also a place dedicated to worship, is about 80 m......
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MAMY WATA WATERFALL

Located 25 km from the city of Dschang, deep in the sacred forest of the Fongo-Tongo chifdom, the Mamy Wata waterfall is about 80 metres high and flows into a winding river, perfect for a refreshing dip in the river
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WATERFALL OF METCHE

Great site of traditional cult for the Bamiléké people, the fall of métché is 50 meters high and located at the exit of Bafoussam, .....
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FORÉKÉ-DSCHANG CLIFF

The magnificent Foréké-Dschang cliff, also known as the Santchou cliff, is located about 9 km from downtown Dschang...
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BALENG LAKE

Lake Baleng lies at an altitude of 1,500 m and occupies an 800 m-wide crater. Although there are other lakes in the region, Lake Baleng is the best known...
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