Southwest district, Cameroon

Places to visit near Buea

Buea is a town in Southwest district, Cameroon, home to about 47,300 people. Within 50 km by road there are 203 places to visit — 142 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 10 beaches & coast and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Mount Cameroon (13 km), Mont Etinde (21 km) and Ambas Bay (22 km).

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Buea, Cameroon
Buea, Southwest district, Cameroon. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Buea at a glance

Location
Southwest district, Cameroon
Population
about 47,300
Coordinates
4.1534° N, 9.2423° E
Places within 50 km
203 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Buea

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Buea: 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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Churches near Buea

157 churches within 100 km of Buea. The closest is CE Youth Church Buea (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Buea

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Buea. The closest is Ancienne Tribune A la Place du Defile (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Buea

14 beaches & coast within 100 km of Buea. The closest is Plage De Limbe (21 km); the best-known is Ambas Bay (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Buea

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Buea. The closest is Findo&Edna Land (7 km); the best-known is Mount Cameroon (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Buea

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Buea. The closest is Lucke Island (22 km); the best-known is Mondole Island (26 km). Best time: september to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Buea

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Buea. The closest is National Park Entrance (5 km); the best-known is Mount Cameroon National Park (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Buea

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 73 km on the road.

  1. Start in Buea
  2. 1 km Ancienne Tribune A la Place du Defile · heritage site, Southwest
  3. 22 km Ambas Bay · beach, Southwest
  4. 15 km Mont Etinde · viewpoint, Southwest
  5. 22 km Mount Cameroon · viewpoint, Southwest
  6. 11 km First Post Office of Cameroon · heritage site, Southwest
  7. 2 km Back to Buea

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How to reach Buea

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    Within 15 km of Buea

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Buea by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches142157CE Youth Church Buea (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1122Ancienne Tribune A la Place du Defile (1 km)
    Other attractions517Agcom (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1014Plage De Limbe (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1113Findo&Edna Land (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves58Lucke Island (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens67National Park Entrance (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Mount Cameroon (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs45Buea Town Mosque (1 km)
    Caves14La Cave Lounge (6 km)
    Parks23Hims Buea (7 km)
    Museums03Maritime Museum (63 km)
    Treks11Guiness Track (7 km)
    Waterfalls11Ekombe Waterfall (47 km)

    Buea: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Buea?

    Mount Cameroon (viewpoint, about 13 km), Ancienne Tribune A la Place du Defile (heritage site, about 1 km), Mont Etinde (viewpoint, about 21 km), Ambas Bay (beach, about 22 km), First Post Office of Cameroon (heritage site, about 2 km), Old Presidential Palace (palace, about 2 km).

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

    203 places on Spotwander: 142 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions, 10 beaches & coast, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Buea?

    CE Youth Church Buea, about 1 km by road; Eternal Life Ministry (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Buea?

    Ancienne Tribune A la Place du Defile, about 1 km by road; First Post Office of Cameroon (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Buea?

    Plage De Limbe, about 21 km by road; Ambas Bay (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Buea?

    Start in Buea, visit Ancienne Tribune A la Place du Defile, then Ambas Bay, then Mont Etinde, then Mount Cameroon, then First Post Office of Cameroon, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Buea?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Buea

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