West district, Cameroon

Places to visit near Bafoussam

Bafoussam is a city in West district, Cameroon, home to about 290,768 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit — 46 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 churches and 10 museums. The must-see places are Chutes (79 km) and Lake Oku (100 km).

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

Bafoussam at a glance

Location
West district, Cameroon
Population
about 290,768
Coordinates
5.4778° N, 10.4176° E
Places within 50 km
128
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 and museums

Top places to visit near Bafoussam

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bafoussam: 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 Bafoussam

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bafoussam. The closest is Monument du Cinquantenaire (1 km); the best-known is Chefferie Baleng (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bafoussam

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bafoussam. The closest is Mont Doumdi (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Bafoussam

37 churches within 100 km of Bafoussam. The closest is Paroisse St Jean Bosco de l'Aumonerie (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Bafoussam

16 museums within 100 km of Bafoussam. The closest is Bafoussam Chiefdom Museum (2 km); the best-known is Chefferie Supérieure de Bafoussam (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Bafoussam

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Bafoussam. The closest is Métché Waterfall (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bafoussam

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bafoussam. The closest is Lake Monoun (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Bafoussam

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 41 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bafoussam
  2. 2 km Chefferie Supérieure de Bafoussam · museum, West
  3. 6 km Bandjoun Station · museum, West
  4. 10 km Mont Doumdi · viewpoint, West
  5. 11 km Balaangwén · viewpoint, West
  6. 7 km Chefferie Baleng · heritage site, West
  7. 5 km Back to Bafoussam

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How to reach Bafoussam

    All places near Bafoussam by distance

    Within 15 km of Bafoussam

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bafoussam by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4669Monument du Cinquantenaire (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2040Mont Doumdi (6 km)
    Churches3737Paroisse St Jean Bosco de l'Aumonerie (1 km)
    Museums1016Bafoussam Chiefdom Museum (2 km)
    Waterfalls514Métché Waterfall (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs36Lake Monoun (27 km)
    Other attractions55Maison Religieuse Bethanie (4 km)
    Caves03Grotte Ndemvoh (57 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Mosquée du Stade (1 km)

    Bafoussam: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bafoussam?

    Chefferie Supérieure de Bafoussam (museum, about 2 km), Chefferie Baleng (heritage site, about 5 km), Mont Doumdi (viewpoint, about 6 km), Bandjoun Station (museum, about 8 km), Balaangwén (viewpoint, about 11 km), Chefferie Bapi (heritage site, about 13 km).

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

    128 places on Spotwander: 46 forts & heritage, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 37 churches, 10 museums, 5 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bafoussam?

    Monument du Cinquantenaire, about 1 km by road; Porte (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bafoussam?

    Mont Doumdi, about 6 km by road; Tieuche Nki (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Bafoussam?

    Paroisse St Jean Bosco de l'Aumonerie, about 1 km by road; Minner's Chapel (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bafoussam?

    Start in Bafoussam, visit Chefferie Supérieure de Bafoussam, then Bandjoun Station, then Mont Doumdi, then Balaangwén, then Chefferie Baleng, and drive back — about 41 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bafoussam?

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

    Towns near Bafoussam

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