Ekom-Nkam Waterfalls

Ekom-Nkam Waterfalls (French: Chutes d’Ekom Nkam) is in the Northwest Highlands of Cameroon.

Understand

Ekom-Nkam Waterfalls

Ekom-Nkam Waterfalls consists of two main waterfalls that drop 80 m (260 ft) over a cliff in a beautiful jungle setting. One of the waterfalls is perennial, while the other only appears during the rainy season along other, smaller waterfalls nearby. The falls are one of Cameroon's most popular tourist attractions and were featured in the award-winning 1984 film Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes.

Get in

The closest town is Melong. The turnoff to the falls is about 5 km (3 mi) south of Melong along the N5 road. It is then about another 10 km (6 mi) along a dirt road to reach the falls.

Fees and permits

You have to register as a visitor upon arrival at the falls, and there is a small entrance fee.

Do

• Swim below the falls. This is only possible during the dry season.
• Hike to the top of the falls. Beware, the trail is slippery!

Eat

There is a restaurant nearby.

Stay safe

The hike to the top of the falls is a scramble. It is slippery, entirely unprotected, and there are some hazardous drops. Make sure you bring good footwear.