What are the most spectacular roads in Cameroon?

Located in Central Africa, Cameroon is 475,440 km2 (183,570 sq mi). It’s the 25th largest country in Africa, slightly larger than Sweden and the US state of California. The country is usually nicknamed Africa in miniature, because it has all the major climates and vegetation of the continent. It comprises coastal plains along the Gulf of Guinea, volcanic plateaus in the Cameroon Highlands, and semi-arid landscapes in the north.

The most spectacular roads in the country include the wild Route Nationale 17 (N17), located in the southeastern part of the country; the tough road from Mamfe to Ekok and the defiant N15 Road, a gravel road located in the central part of the country with a length of 391 km. This track can get very muddy and slippery after rain making it challenging to get through.

N17

N17 is a wild road in Cameroon

Route Nationale 17 (N17) is a challenging road located in the southeastern part of Cameroon.

Mamfe-Ekok Road

Driving one of the toughest roads in the world from Mamfe to Ekok

Running from Cameroon to Nigeria, the road linking Mamfe to Ekok is one of the most challenging experiences anywhere. It’s a remarkable road trip.

Ekok bridge

A two-lane international bridge over the Cross River

Ekok bridge is a continuous concrete box girder deck with six spans on the Cross river on the Cameroon-Nigeria border. It’s one of the most spectacular bridges in the world.

N15 Road

Driving the N15 Road in Cameroon is not a piece of cake

N15 is a challenging road running through the central part of Cameroon. With unpaved and paved sections, the drive promises a real adventure in the heart of the country.

Road P6

How to drive the unpaved Road P6 in Cameroon?

Road P6 is a supply route located in the East Province of Cameroon. Running for 308 km (191 miles) from Abong-Mbang to the iron ore deposits of Mbalam, the track crosses the heart of the rainforest through some of the most remote territory in the country.

Ring Road of Cameroon

The Ring Road of Cameroon: A Scenic Drive through North Western Mountains

The Ring Road, often referred to as National Road No. 11 (RN11), encircles the picturesque grassfields of Cameroon, making it one of the nation's most iconic scenic drives. This approximately 365 km (226 miles) long route links all the divisional headquarters of the North-West region, starting and ending in Bamenda, the regional capital. Along this drive, travelers can witness majestic mountains, serene crater lakes, and unique kingdoms known as Fondoms.