West district, Cameroon

Places to visit near Bafang

Bafang is a town in West district, Cameroon, home to about 80,688 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 churches and 7 waterfalls. The must-see places are Chutes (25 km), Mont Nlonako (47 km) and Mount Manenguba (50 km).

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Bafang, Cameroon
Bafang, West district, Cameroon. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bafang at a glance

Location
West district, Cameroon
Population
about 80,688
Coordinates
5.1570° N, 10.1771° E
Places within 50 km
143 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Bafang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bafang: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Bafang

63 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bafang. The closest is Chefferie Balen (3 km); the best-known is Chefferie Bankondji (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bafang

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bafang. The closest is Carrefour Babone (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Bafang

40 churches within 100 km of Bafang. The closest is Mission Catholique Poango (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Bafang

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Bafang. The closest is Mouankeu Waterfall (3 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Bafang

11 museums within 100 km of Bafang. The closest is Chefferie Bapa (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bafang

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bafang. The closest is Muanenguba Lakes (51 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Bafang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bafang
  2. 3 km Mouankeu Waterfall · waterfall, West
  3. 21 km Chutes · waterfall, Littoral
  4. 17 km Chefferie Bankondji · heritage site, West
  5. 5 km Carrefour Babone · viewpoint, West
  6. 14 km Chefferie de Bana · viewpoint, West
  7. 14 km Back to Bafang

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How to reach Bafang

    All places near Bafang by distance

    Within 15 km of Bafang

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bafang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4163Chefferie Balen (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2744Carrefour Babone (4 km)
    Churches4040Mission Catholique Poango (1 km)
    Other attractions1718MORGUE Banka (2 km)
    Waterfalls712Mouankeu Waterfall (3 km)
    Museums811Chefferie Bapa (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs05Muanenguba Lakes (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Santchou Wildlife Reserve (22 km)
    Parks22Entree Balembo - Reserve Bapouh (21 km)
    Caves01Grotte Ndemvoh (59 km)

    Bafang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bafang?

    Mouankeu Waterfall (waterfall, about 3 km), Carrefour Babone (viewpoint, about 4 km), Chutes (waterfall, about 25 km), Chefferie Bankondji (heritage site, about 8 km), Chefferie de Bana (viewpoint, about 14 km), Roi (heritage site, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bafang?

    143 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 churches, 17 other attractions, 7 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bafang?

    Chefferie Balen, about 3 km by road; Chefferie Bankondji (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bafang?

    Carrefour Babone, about 4 km by road; Chefferie de Bana (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bafang?

    Mission Catholique Poango, about 1 km by road; Lieu de Culte (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bafang?

    Start in Bafang, visit Mouankeu Waterfall, then Chutes, then Chefferie Bankondji, then Carrefour Babone, then Chefferie de Bana, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bafang?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Bafang

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bafang’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bafang on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.