Overview
Ekom Nkam waterfalls and Mt Manengouba
100 years ago as Tarzan of the Apes, tells the story of John Clayton, a child born to a pair of shipwrecked aristocrats and raised by apes in the coastal jungles of equatorial Africa, eventually living out his days as the king of the jungle. Burroughs penned 27 Tarzan books, taking Clayton from boy to breast-beating ape man, and more than 90 screen versions have followed, making him one of the most familiar characters ever created. But central to this famous story is the bewitching African
jungle.
Mt Manengouba
This mountain measures approx 2,400m above sea level and can be access from the town of Melong through the village of Mbouroukou. There are 2 hiking options available here, we can hike to the twin lakes of Manengouba (approx 2,200m) and also a hike to the Summit at approx 2,400m.
The pair of Crater lakes on Mt Manengouba (2,400m) is surrounded by rolling hills, lush vegetation and smoky skies.The Twin lakes hold a strong cultural significance for the indigenous Bakossi people. This area harbours the greatest sacred place in the Bakossi area, sacrifices are performing here and also there are a lot of good herbs here.
There is a Female and a male lake, the female is in the shape of the African map and its water appears blue. The male lake which is beside the female lake, its water is green in color. This green male lake is landlocked and smaller and no one dares to descend into the lake except the traditional priest of the indigenous Mbo people to perform sacrifices. Fishing and swimming can be done on the larger blue female lake and it’s not landlocked because it flows out.
Duration; 2 days 1 night.
Group Size: 2-50 people
Mode of transportation; Hired private car.
Difficulty: Moderate
Starting location; Douala, Buea or Limbe(pickup airport/hotel/seaport available).
Ending location; Douala( drop off available).
Package Cost:
Individual price = $405.
Extra person price = $185 (ie 2 people costs $590)
Requirements to Participate:
- This is a private tour, so only your group will participate.
- Open to age groups of 12-60 years old.
- Travellers with moderate physical levels are welcome.
- Available all year round.
- Not available for travellers with serious medical conditions, those on wheelchair, pregnant women and travellers with back problems.
Notes:
- The itinerary can be changed.
- Good shoes for trekking.
