Littoral district, Cameroon

Places to visit near Manjo

Manjo is a town in Littoral district, Cameroon, home to about 37,661 people. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 5 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 waterfalls. The must-see places are Mount Kupe (17 km), Mont Nlonako (20 km) and Mount Manenguba (25 km).

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Manjo, Cameroon
Manjo, Littoral district, Cameroon. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Manjo at a glance

Location
Littoral district, Cameroon
Population
about 37,661
Coordinates
4.8428° N, 9.8217° E
Places within 50 km
49 (5 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 Manjo

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Forts & heritage near Manjo

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Manjo. The closest is Tombel Graben (19 km); the best-known is Carrefour Oumarou (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Manjo

38 churches within 100 km of Manjo. The closest is Mission Catholique Saint Marc (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Manjo

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Manjo. The closest is Mount Kupe (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Manjo

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Manjo. The closest is Chutes (42 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Manjo

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Manjo. The closest is Muanenguba Lakes (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Manjo

4 museums within 100 km of Manjo. The closest is Musée de Lenale Ndem (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Manjo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 129 km on the road.

  1. Start in Manjo
  2. 20 km Mont Nlonako · viewpoint, Littoral
  3. 6 km Carrefour Oumarou · heritage site, Littoral
  4. 17 km Mount Manenguba · viewpoint, Southwest
  5. 31 km Bakossi National Park · national park, Southwest
  6. 38 km Mount Kupe · viewpoint, Littoral
  7. 17 km Back to Manjo

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Manjo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage542Tombel Graben (19 km)
    Churches2238Mission Catholique Saint Marc (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints621Mount Kupe (17 km)
    Other attractions410Résidence Noupa (21 km)
    Waterfalls29Chutes (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38Muanenguba Lakes (27 km)
    Museums14Musée de Lenale Ndem (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Bakossi Forest Reserve (35 km)
    Mosques & dargahs23Mosquée de Mbaressoumtou (21 km)
    Temples11Nkongsamba Grand Temple (23 km)
    Parks11Bangem Town Green (34 km)

    Manjo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Manjo?

    Mount Kupe (viewpoint, about 17 km), Mont Nlonako (viewpoint, about 20 km), Mount Manenguba (viewpoint, about 25 km), Bakossi National Park (national park, about 41 km), Carrefour Oumarou (heritage site, about 21 km), Chutes (waterfall, about 42 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 5 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 other attractions, 2 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest fort to Manjo?

    Tombel Graben, about 19 km by road; Carrefour Oumarou (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Manjo?

    Mission Catholique Saint Marc, about 1 km by road; Mission Catholique Saint Marc (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Manjo?

    Mount Kupe, about 17 km by road; Mont Koupé (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Manjo?

    Start in Manjo, visit Mont Nlonako, then Carrefour Oumarou, then Mount Manenguba, then Bakossi National Park, then Mount Kupe, and drive back — about 129 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Manjo?

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

    Towns near Manjo

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