5-Day Mount Cameroon Hiking Tour with Summit Trek and Ma'an Spring

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Spot endemic birds such as the Mount Cameroon Francolin and Mount Cameroon Speiropes
• 02 Marvel at the beauty of Ma'an spring
• 03 Trek to the summit of the highest peak in Central Africa
• 04 Experience Mount Cameroon's changing vegetation from sea level to the summit

Hike and discover Mount Cameroon National Park, where different vegetation types rise from sea level to the summit and support rich biodiversity, including endemic species of plants and animals. As the highest peak in Central Africa, Mount Cameroon is a remarkable destination and well worth visiting while you are in this area.

There is a possibility of seeing elephants while going down to Bakingili, making this a trip not to be missed.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Douala, Buea, Mount Cameroon

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

5-Day Mount Cameroon Trek from Douala to the Summit

1st May: Pickup from Douala to Buea.

2nd May: Hike to Hut II, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in the lodges.

3rd May: Hike to the summit and continue to Ma'an spring, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in the lodges.

4th May: Hike down to Bakingilli or Bokwango. There is a possibility of seeing elephants while going down to Bakingili, making this a trip not to be missed.

5th May: Escort guests to Douala and end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation to and from Buea
• Entrance fees
• Guide fees
• Porters fees
• Accommodation
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Water

What's Not Included

• Tips (at your discretion)
• Snacks
• Other drinks and expenses not mentioned

NB: If you want the guide to include snacks, just let him know.

Know before you go

• It is blessed with many endemic bird species, like Mount Cameroon Francolin and Mount Cameroon Speiropes, as well as many rare species of plants.
• The lodges are very good at the Fako Mountain Lodge (Hut II) and the Ma'an Spring Lodge.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Douala, Cameroon

Tour start

Douala, Cameroon

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.