Mont Mbapit et son lac de cratère

The story of the place

In Bamoun country, between Foumbot and Foumban, Mount Mbapit is an old volcano nearly 2,000 m high. At the top you look straight down into the crater: almost vertical walls drop 200 metres to an almost round lake, with no river running in or out. The volcano is said to have once covered the plain with black lava. Source: Wikipedia.

How to get there

The pin on the map is approximate: trust these directions instead.

South of the Bafoussam–Foumban road. You walk up from the village of Koupa, at the foot of the massif: allow 45 minutes to an hour for the climb. A stairway leads to the top.

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

Never alone, and with a guide: in the mountains the weather changes fast.

What to bring

Water, good shoes, warm clothing and something against the rain. Take your rubbish back with you.

They were there

Practical

On the map