Southwest district, Cameroon

Places to visit near Limbe

Limbe is a town in Southwest district, Cameroon, home to about 72,106 people. Within 50 km by road there are 188 places to visit — 133 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 12 beaches & coast and 11 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Ambas Bay (3 km), Mont Etinde (14 km) and Mount Cameroon (27 km).

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

Limbe at a glance

Location
Southwest district, Cameroon
Population
about 72,106
Coordinates
4.0236° N, 9.2061° E
Places within 50 km
188 (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 Limbe

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

149 churches within 100 km of Limbe. The closest is Harvest Intercontinental Church Limbe (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Limbe

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Limbe. The closest is Commonwealth War Memorial (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Limbe

16 beaches & coast within 100 km of Limbe. The closest is Ambas Bay (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Limbe

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Limbe. The closest is Tali Residence (1 km); the best-known is Mont Etinde (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Limbe

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Limbe. The closest is Limbe Wildlife Centre (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Limbe

8 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Limbe. The closest is Lucke Island (4 km); the best-known is Mondole Island (7 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Limbe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Limbe
  2. 2 km Commonwealth War Memorial · monument, Southwest
  3. 1 km Ambas Bay · beach, Southwest
  4. 1 km Limbe Botanical Gardens · garden, Southwest
  5. 1 km Limbe Wildlife Centre · nature spot, Southwest
  6. 14 km Mont Etinde · viewpoint, Southwest
  7. 14 km Back to Limbe

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From travellers near Limbe

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How to reach Limbe

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    Within 15 km of Limbe

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Limbe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches133149Harvest Intercontinental Church Limbe (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1021Commonwealth War Memorial (2 km)
    Other attractions619AGM Limbe (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1216Ambas Bay (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1114Tali Residence (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens68Limbe Wildlife Centre (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves58Lucke Island (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs45Mosqué New Town (2 km)
    Caves14La Cave Lounge (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Lac Mboandong (60 km)
    Museums03Maritime Museum (66 km)
    Waterfalls01Ekombe Waterfall (64 km)
    Parks01Place du Gouvernement (67 km)

    Limbe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Limbe?

    Ambas Bay (beach, about 3 km), Mont Etinde (viewpoint, about 14 km), Limbe Wildlife Centre (nature spot, about 2 km), Commonwealth War Memorial (monument, about 2 km), Limbe Botanical Gardens (garden, about 2 km), Enow A. Residence (viewpoint, about 2 km).

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

    188 places on Spotwander: 133 churches, 10 forts & heritage, 6 other attractions, 12 beaches & coast, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest church to Limbe?

    Harvest Intercontinental Church Limbe, about 1 km by road; Dynamic Grace Ministries International (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Limbe?

    Commonwealth War Memorial, about 2 km by road; Monument Alfred Saker (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Limbe?

    Ambas Bay, about 3 km by road; Plage De Limbe (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Limbe?

    Start in Limbe, visit Commonwealth War Memorial, then Ambas Bay, then Limbe Botanical Gardens, then Limbe Wildlife Centre, then Mont Etinde, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Limbe?

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

    Towns near Limbe

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