A place with a story
Chute de Mamy Wata
Nature & parks in Dschang.
The story of the place
In Fongo-Tongo, in Bamileke country, the Mamy Wata waterfall drops 82 metres in the heart of a sacred forest. Its flow is not very strong, but its height is impressive. Monkeys live in the forest “of a thousand lianas”; hunting is forbidden there. Source: Wikipedia.
How to get there
The pin on the map is approximate: trust these directions instead.
In the village of Fongo-Tongo, about 24 km from Dschang. To get down to the foot of the falls you have to walk more than three kilometres.
Good to know
- Entry and fees
- On site, an access fee or a guide may be asked for, and prices change: agree on the price before you start.
- Who to go with
- In a group rather than alone, and if possible with someone who knows the way.
- What to bring
- Water, good shoes (the rocks are slippery) and something to cover up. Do not swim without asking local people first, and take your rubbish back with you. This is a sacred place for local people: ask before taking photographs, and do not touch the offerings.
They were there
Photos and videos from the people who came by.
Practical
AddressDschang
On the map
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