North-West Region
Geography & Topography
Highlands, valleys, forests and lakes shape the region's landscapes and its way of life.
Landscape themes
- Part of the Cameroon Western Highlands
- Mountain ranges and volcanic landscapes
- High plateaus
- Fertile valleys
- Savanna and grassland ecosystems
- Forest reserves
- Rivers, streams, crater lakes and waterfalls
- Cooler conditions in many high-altitude areas
- Agricultural landscapes
- The regional Ring Road
Among the region's best-known natural landscapes
- Mount Oku
- Lake Oku
- Bamenda Highlands
- Menchum Falls
- Mbingo cliffs and surrounding highlands
- Ndop Plain
- Kilum-Ijim forest area
These features are among the region's best-known natural and cultural landscapes. Visits should be arranged responsibly and, where appropriate, with local guides and community permission.