KORUP

Korup National Park protects an exceptionally biologically diverse patch of rainforest reported to be one of the oldest and richest in Africa. within its 1.259 sq. km are more then 300 species of bids, 50 species of large mammals, more than 400 varieties of trees and over 90 medicinal plants. The vegetation is very dense and - apart from monkeys - you're unlike to see animals, but visiting is a superb way to experience a rainforest ecosystem. Korup is also the easiest of Cameroon's protected rainforest areas to reach, and one with the most developed infrastructure. There is more than 100km of marked walking trails within the park, well-trained English-speaking guides, and enough to keep you busy for at least two days. The entrance is via the famous suspension bridge that crosses the Mana River.

In 1986 the Government of Cameroon established the Korup National Park as Cameroon's first, and only, national park. Earlier, it had been designated as a forest reserve. The area receives a large amount of rainfall and a relatively low amount of sunshine.