Far-North district, Cameroon

Places to visit near Koza

Koza is a town in Far-North district, Cameroon, home to about 3,665 people. Within 50 km by road there are 37 places to visit — 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 2 mosques & dargahs and 1 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Diy-Gid-Biy (9 km) and Mont Oupay (14 km).

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Koza, Cameroon
Koza, Far-North district, Cameroon. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Koza at a glance

Location
Far-North district, Cameroon
Population
about 3,665
Coordinates
10.8685° N, 13.8820° E
Places within 50 km
37 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Koza

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Koza: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Koza

63 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Koza. The closest is Mont Oupay (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mont Oupay · viewpoint · Far-North · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Douroum · viewpoint · Far-North · ~35 km
  • Gouélé · viewpoint · Far-North · ~36 km
  • Vomngu Hills · viewpoint · Adamawa State · ~37 km
  • Jimango Hills · viewpoint · Adamawa State · ~37 km
  • Mokéjek · viewpoint · Far-North · ~37 km

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Churches near Koza

43 churches within 100 km of Koza. The closest is Église Saint Paul (43 km). Best time: year-round.

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Mosques & dargahs near Koza

10 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Koza. The closest is Grande Mosquee de Mokolo (21 km); the best-known is Madagali Central Mosque (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Koza

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Koza. The closest is Parc National de Mozogo - Gokoro (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Koza

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Koza. The closest is Douvar Reservoir (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Koza

3 parks within 100 km of Koza. The closest is Ferme de L'espoir (54 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Koza

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 154 km on the road.

  1. Start in Koza
  2. 14 km Mont Oupay · viewpoint, Far-North
  3. 21 km Madagali Central Mosque · mosque, Adamawa State
  4. 28 km Diy-Gid-Biy · heritage site, Far-North
  5. 15 km Parc National de Mozogo - Gokoro · nature spot, Far-North
  6. 41 km Douroum · viewpoint, Far-North
  7. 35 km Back to Koza

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How to reach Koza

    All places near Koza by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Koza by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2563Mont Oupay (14 km)
    Churches443Église Saint Paul (43 km)
    Mosques & dargahs210Grande Mosquee de Mokolo (21 km)
    Other attractions110Mtn Cell Phone Tower (45 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Parc National de Mozogo - Gokoro (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Douvar Reservoir (17 km)
    Parks03Ferme de L'espoir (54 km)
    Forts & heritage12Diy-Gid-Biy (9 km)
    Waterfalls11Chutes Madjoufjouf (37 km)
    Museums11Musée Royal du Lamidat de Mokolo (21 km)

    Koza: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Koza?

    Diy-Gid-Biy (heritage site, about 9 km), Mont Oupay (viewpoint, about 14 km), Parc National de Mozogo - Gokoro (nature spot, about 15 km), Madagali Central Mosque (mosque, about 35 km), Douroum (viewpoint, about 35 km), Gouélé (viewpoint, about 36 km).

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

    37 places on Spotwander: 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 2 mosques & dargahs, 1 attraction, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Koza?

    Mont Oupay, about 14 km by road; Ziri (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Koza?

    Église Saint Paul, about 43 km by road; Church of the Brethren Lutheran of Cameroon (43 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Koza?

    Grande Mosquee de Mokolo, about 21 km by road; Madagali Central Mosque (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Koza?

    Start in Koza, visit Mont Oupay, then Madagali Central Mosque, then Diy-Gid-Biy, then Parc National de Mozogo - Gokoro, then Douroum, and drive back — about 154 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Koza?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Koza

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