Bamenda, CameroonLake OkuMount OkuEbua's ResidenceBoaRoyal Museum of MankonFru Raoul Grandma
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Bamenda

Bamenda is a city in Northwest district, Cameroon of about 393,835 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit: 16 forts & heritage, 58 churches and 15 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lake Oku and Mount Oku.

5.9597° N, 10.1460° EPop. 393,835

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Within 30 km63 places
Within 50 km105
Must-see2
Notable113
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Lake Oku, lake near Bamenda
Must-see

Lake Oku

Lake · 54 km

Mount Oku, viewpoint near Bamenda
Must-see

Mount Oku

Viewpoint · 61 km

Notable

Ebua's Residence

Viewpoint · 1 km

Places near Bamenda by type

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One day from Bamenda

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:27 pm

78 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Bamenda
  2. Royal Museum of Mankonmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Achu Samuel Ngoh Residenceviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Lake Bambililake · 45 min
  5. Fru Raoul Grandmaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Boaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Bamenda
Today’s loopBamendaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Bamenda?

Ebua's Residence (viewpoint, about 1 km), Boa (heritage site, about 6 km), Nkwen Fon's Palace (palace, about 8 km), Royal Museum of Mankon (museum, about 8 km), Fru Raoul Grandma (viewpoint, about 11 km), Lake Bambili (lake, about 14 km).

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

105 places on Spotwander: 16 forts & heritage, 58 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 museums, 2 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest fort to Bamenda?

Monument Aux Morts, about 3 km by road; Résidence (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Bamenda?

Saint Theresia, about 1 km by road; KingslyAbeje Ministries (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bamenda?

Start in Bamenda, visit Royal Museum of Mankon, then Achu Samuel Ngoh Residence, then Lake Bambili, then Fru Raoul Grandma, then Boa, and drive back — about 78 km by road in all.