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Northwest Highlands, Cameroon
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Ekom-Nkam Waterfalls (French: Chutes d’Ekom Nkam) are in the Northwest Highlands of Cameroon. They are spectacular twin waterfalls near the town of Nkongsamba in the Moungo Division and are among the most impressive and accessible natural sites in the country.
From Nkongsamba, take the road towards Melong. The falls are about 30 km from Nkongsamba. The turnoff to the falls is about 5 km south of Melong along the N5 road.
Read in the guideThe site is walkable. A well-marked path leads from the parking area to the viewing platforms and the base of the falls.
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