Korup National Park
Korup National Park is a large region of evergreen forest covering 126,000 hectares. With resident scientists and well-marked routes, the park is well-maintained. The park is home to a variety of bird species, including hornbills and the highly uncommon red-headed rockfowl. The forests are quite old, include a lot of indigenous species, and are incredibly diversified. The forest canopy is typically 15-25 meters tall, with emergents reaching up to 50 meters in height. Lecomtedoxa klaineana, a typical massive tree with huge boles and remarkable buttresses, is second-most frequent in terms of basal area. More than 100 mammalian species, 435 bird species, 170 reptile, and amphibian species, and 140 fish species live in the rain forest.
Several primates, including chimps, red-capped mangabeys, red-eared monkeys, red colobus monkeys, baboons, and the rare drill, are among the park's inhabitants. Leopards, duikers, buffalos, and elephants are among the park's other mammals. The park is accessible via Mundemba town, which is about a five-hour drive from Buea or a six-hour flight from Douala International Airport. During the rainy season, from July to November, the road to Mudemba is slick, whereas, during the dry season, it is dusty.
Elephants and monkeys are scarce, but visitors to the park may be lucky enough to witness them. The park's road access can be difficult, especially during the rainy season when the road conditions deteriorate. It's important to note that the Chimpanzee camp is a 7-mile journey from the Mana footbridge, so plan accordingly.
Location: Southwest Province, Cameroon
Entrance fee:
- Tourist who is a non-resident: 5.000 FCFA
- Tourist who is a resident: 3.000 FCFA
- Tourist who is a national: 1.500 FCFA
Best time to visit: December to February
Hours: N/A
