Cameroon · Central Africa
Ekom-Nkam Falls
Chutes d'Ekom
A wall of water falls through dense rainforest into a horseshoe amphitheatre, made internationally recognizable as a filming location for Tarzan movies. Steep, muddy trails and a swing bridge lead down to the base pool.
A wall of water falls through dense rainforest into a horseshoe amphitheatre, made internationally recognizable as a filming location for Tarzan movies. Steep, muddy trails and a swing bridge lead down to the base pool.
Ekom-Nkam Falls drops 80 metres (262 ft) on the Nkam. It is a plunge-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Nkondjock, with DLA the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate.
Rainy season (Jun-Oct) gives full-throated flow through the rainforest gorge.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Rainy season (Jun-Oct) gives full-throated flow through the rainforest gorge.
Entry: Small local fee
Getting there
- Base townNkondjock
- AirportDLA
- CountryCameroon
- RegionCentral Africa, Africa
- AccessModerate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail
On the map
5.0833, 9.95
Quick answers
How tall is Ekom-Nkam Falls?
Ekom-Nkam Falls drops 80 metres (262 feet). It is a plunge-type waterfall on the Nkam.
When is the best time to visit Ekom-Nkam Falls?
Peak flow is July to October. Rainy season (Jun-Oct) gives full-throated flow through the rainforest gorge.
What can you do at Ekom-Nkam Falls?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated moderate — a real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail.
How do you get to Ekom-Nkam Falls?
The usual base is Nkondjock, and the closest airport is DLA. A real walk — expect stairs, uneven ground or an hour on the trail from there. Small local fee.
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