Mount Akok Ndoé

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Situated between West Yaoundé and Nkolbisson, at an altitude of 967 metres, Mount Akok Ndoé offers one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the Cameroonian capital.
You’ll enjoy views of the Mendong and Nkolbisson neighbourhoods and the whole of Yaoundé, as well as the Eloundem, Nzokye, Mbog-Doum, Minlo’o and Messa mountains.
With significant elevation changes, woodland and magnificent vantage points, this hike will provide a rewarding challenge and reward you with a breathtaking panorama.
You’ll need to be reasonably fit to complete this hike. For those who are less fit, it’s possible to do a shorter version of the route by starting from the finish point (E) and walking to the starting point (5) for this unmissable hike.
Please note: this one-way walk requires a bit of planning, as the start and finish points are, of course, different.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 1.61 mi
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    Average duration: 1h 25 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
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    Back to start: No
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    Ascent: + 781 ft
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    Descent: - 761 ft
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    Highest point: 3,202 ft
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    Lowest point: 2,470 ft
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Photos

Panoramic view west towards Nkolbisson
Panoramic view of Yaoundé
Forest trail
Panoramic view of the western flank

Description of the walk

The route starts from the Akok Ndoé chapel (see photo).
Note: from the Nkolbisson crossroads, you will pay 200 FCFA per person by motorbike.

(S) Take the main road Rue 6.5445 to the fork marking the climb to the Akok Ndoé plateau.

(1) Turn left onto a street with the steepest incline of the hike. Then reach the entrance to the forest.

(2) Continue climbing until you reach a trail junction shortly afterwards.

(3) Continue slightly to the right to complete the ascent of Mount Akok Ndoé, symbolised by a protruding rock.

(4) Begin the descent, then reach a large rock formation at the edge of the forest. Enjoy the panoramic view here.

(5) Continue downhill through the fields to reach the ASEC Bilingual School crossroads (E), the end of this hike.

Waypoints

  1. S : mi 0 - alt. 2,526 ft
  2. 1 : mi 0.29 - alt. 2,552 ft - Junction
  3. 2 : mi 0.57 - alt. 2,940 ft - Start of the forest
  4. 3 : mi 0.73 - alt. 3,081 ft - Junction
  5. 4 : mi 0.9 - alt. 3,192 ft - Rock at the summit
  6. 5 : mi 1.08 - alt. 3,173 ft - Panoramic view
  7. E : mi 1.61 - alt. 2,546 ft - ASEC Bilingual School junction

Notes

I recommend wearing ankle-length trousers for the section in the forest because of the vegetation.
Also bring mosquito repellent, as there are quite a few mosquitoes.
(5): here you can see a camp with makeshift huts.
Note: for the less athletic, it is possible to take a lighter version of the route by starting from the finish (E) to reach the panoramic viewpoint (5), but you will miss the view of the western flank.

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