Best Tourist Places to Visit in Mamfe, Cameroon, Africa

Best Tourist Places to Visit in Mamfe, Cameroon, Africa

Mamfe is a city situated in the Southwest Region of Cameroon, at 5°46′ N 9°17′ E, around 60 kilometers from the Cameroon-Nigeria border and 260 kilometers north of the Cameroon’s largest city, Douala. Mamfe is a small city holding a few tourist attractions, including the old German bridge and Mamfe Cathedral. Mamfe is also noted for traditional medicine. Due to its nearness with the Nigerian border, Mamfe is also home to a considerable number of the Nigerian population.

Mamfe generally experiences a temperature of 27 to 37°C and it reaches up to 49°C between February and April while the dry season runs in the city.

History of Mamfe:

The name Mamfe may be derived from the Bayangi language and probably Mamfe was named by the Germans during their rule in Cameroon. Along with the German reign, Mamfe also witnessed the French and British rule in its history.

How to reach Mamfe?

There is an airport in Mamfe but currently it is not serving flight. So international tourists are needed to reach the Douala Airport first and after getting there, one can choose bus or airport taxi to get Mamfe. Instead of using bus or taxi, visitors can book a private transports prior reaching the airport through online for comfort and convenient airport travel.

To get around Mamfe, mopeds can be hired in the city center.

Culture, Food and shopping in Mamfe:

Mamfe is popular for traditional medicine, which is generally used by locals and also offered to visitors coming to the city.

People in Mamfe also have a distinct food culture and they generally use eru and fu-fu, garri and agusi soup for their meal.

Shops are limited to traditional stores only with colorful handicraft items, jewels and clothes, although one can find odd number of modern shops in Mamfe.

Things to do in Mamfe:

Village tours
Hiking
Shopping

Places to see in Mamfe:

The old German bridge:

The old German bridge is one of the major landmarks of Mamfe that was constructed by the Germans when they were ruling the city along with the other Cameroonian cities. The bridge is still in good condition.

The Mamfe Cathedral:

The Mamfe Cathedral is the religious landmark of Mamfe, known for its grand construction and holiness which draw both devotees and tourists year round.

Mamfe River:

The Mamfe River is famous among visitors for a boat ride and also many western tourists use it as a relaxation point and site for evening parties. Surrounding greeneries while riding a boat on the river is a great treat for the eyes.

Senior District Officer’s House’s tower:

Designated as a historical monument, the tower of the Senior District Officer’s House was constructed in the year 1911 during the British colonial period and one of the historical landmark of Mamfe.

Bamenda:

Bamenda is a town, situated around 130 kilometers away from Mamfe, is home to many famous tourist attractions like the Mankon Fon’s Palace, the Bali Fon’s palace, Mount Oku, Menchum Falls. The Bamenda Ring Road is also one of the highlights of the region.

List of other places of interest in Mamfe includes:

The Mamfe Cross
Menchum Falls
Mount Oku
The Bali Fon’s palace
The Mankon Fon’s Palace
The Bamenda Ring Road
Bafut Palace
Akum’s Temple
Kimbi River Game Reserve
Brewery in Bafoussam
Marche des Fleurs
Mankon Museum
Markets in Bafoussam

Best time to visit Mamfe:

Generally, visitors choose the ending and beginning months of the year to visit Mamfe, due to dry and pleasant weather.

Accommodation options in and around Mamfe:

VIP Lodge is the main accommodation center for tourists visiting Mamfe throughout the year and other than this, some other hotels can be found, but these hotels are not up-to-date. So here is provided the best hotels in Bamenda (around 130 kilometers from Mamfe):