Monatélé

Monatélé is the capital of Lekié Department in the Centre Region and lies about 50 kilometres north-west of Yaoundé. Its roughly 20 000 inhabitants belong predominantly to the Eton subgroup of the Beti, a Bantu people known for intensive farming, traditional bilanga dances and artistic wood carving. The surrounding Lekié plain is one of Cameroon's most densely populated rural areas, with hundreds of villages, parishes and schools. The economy rests on cocoa, maize, cassava, groundnuts and poultry farming, supplemented by a growing food-processing industry. The town hosts a Catholic mission and several educational institutions. Highlights include the Lekié valley with its waterfalls, Saint-Charles-Lwanga Cathedral and the nearby Mefou Wildlife Park with chimpanzees and mandrills. The humid tropical climate with two rainy seasons keeps the landscape green year-round and allows two harvests per year.

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History & landmarks

Lolodorf

A historic settlement founded during the German colonial era, nestled in the dense equatorial forest near traditional Bagyeli pygmy camps.

Paul Biya Stadium

The Olembe Stadium in Yaounde is a state-of-the-art multi-purpose arena, primarily used for football and major national sporting events.

Yaoundé Congress Palace

Perched on Nkol-Nyada Hill, this huge convention center is a masterpiece of modern architecture with African influences.

Central Mosque of Yaoundé

The largest mosque in Yaoundé, located in the Briqueterie neighborhood, is distinguished by its green minarets and vibrant community sett…

Yaoundé Multipurpose Sports Complex

A modern indoor arena in the center of the capital, catching the eye with its curved, spaceship-like architecture.

Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium

The Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde is a historic sporting arena named after Cameroon's first president, serving as a national icon for…

Charles Atangana Statue

A statue in the center of Yaoundé dedicated to the most famous Paramount Chief of the Ewondo people.

National Museum of Cameroon

The National Museum of Cameroon, housed in the former presidential palace in Yaounde, showcases the country's rich ethnic and artistic di…

More places

Sanaga Basin

The Sanaga basin covers a vast central drainage area.

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Mbam Animal Reserve

The animal reserves of the Mbam region offer a glimpse into the diverse wildlife and protected natural habitats of central Cameroon.

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Yaoundé Zoo Garden

A small educational garden with animals.

SABC Brewery Yaoundé

The SABC brewery in Yaounde is a major industrial facility producing beer and soft drinks for the capital region and central Cameroon.

Cathedral of Our Lady of Victories

Notre-Dame-des-Victoires is a historic cathedral in Yaounde, serving as a spiritual center and a monument of religious history in the cap…

Fort of Yaoundé Site

The site of the original Fort of Yaounde marks the location where German forces established a permanent presence, leading to the city's f…

Yaoundé Farmers Market

The bustling markets of Yaounde are the vibrant heart of the city, where locals trade everything from fresh produce to traditional crafts.

Reunification Monument

The Reunification Monument in Yaounde commemorates the 1961 union of French and British Cameroons into a single nation.