West district, Cameroon

Places to visit near Fontem

Fontem is a town in West district, Cameroon, home to about 42,689 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 41 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 churches and 4 waterfalls. The must-see places are Banyang-Mbo Wildlife Sanctuary (39 km), Chutes (60 km) and Mount Manenguba (62 km).

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Fontem at a glance

Location
West district, Cameroon
Population
about 42,689
Coordinates
5.4685° N, 9.8818° E
Places within 50 km
115 (1 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 Fontem

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

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Fontem. The closest is Big Drum (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Fontem

36 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Fontem. The closest is Mont Kessok (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Fontem

25 churches within 100 km of Fontem. The closest is Saint Clare Parish (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Fontem

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Fontem. The closest is Mamy Wata Waterfall (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Museums near Fontem

12 museums within 100 km of Fontem. The closest is Dschang Museum of Civilizations (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fontem

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fontem. The closest is Lake Bermin (55 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Fontem

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fontem
  2. 13 km Chefferie de Tsinset · heritage site, West
  3. 4 km Chefferie de Nzinglah · heritage site, West
  4. 18 km Christian Cross · heritage site, Southwest
  5. 15 km Azi Palace · palace, Southwest
  6. 1 km Big Drum · heritage site, Southwest
  7. 0 km Back to Fontem

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How to reach Fontem

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    Within 15 km of Fontem

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fontem by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4166Big Drum (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1336Mont Kessok (29 km)
    Churches2525Saint Clare Parish (5 km)
    Other attractions2223Case Sacrée (13 km)
    Waterfalls413Mamy Wata Waterfall (19 km)
    Museums412Dschang Museum of Civilizations (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs07Lake Bermin (55 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Santchou Wildlife Reserve (37 km)
    Caves13Grotte Ndemvoh (21 km)
    Parks33Secret Forest (1 km)

    Fontem: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fontem?

    Big Drum (heritage site, about 1 km), Azi Palace (palace, about 1 km), Chefferie de Tsinset (heritage site, about 13 km), Chefferie de Nzinglah (heritage site, about 15 km), Christian Cross (heritage site, about 15 km), Chefferie Fotchouli (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 41 forts & heritage, 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 churches, 22 other attractions, 4 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Fontem?

    Big Drum, about 1 km by road; Azi Palace (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Fontem?

    Mont Kessok, about 29 km by road; Le Rocher Rond (31 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Fontem?

    Saint Clare Parish, about 5 km by road; Paroisse St Paul Apôtre de Foreke (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fontem?

    Start in Fontem, visit Chefferie de Tsinset, then Chefferie de Nzinglah, then Christian Cross, then Azi Palace, then Big Drum, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fontem?

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

    Towns near Fontem

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Fontem’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.