Kribi is located in south-western Cameroon. It lies on the Gulf of Guinea coast, at the mouth of the Kienké River, also at the edge of the tropical rain forest zone; Ivory, cocoa, timber, and coffee are exported from the port, which is also a trade center for local agricultural products and fish. Beautiful beaches and the Campo game reserve to the south attract tourists. It has a population of 48,800 (2001 estimate).
The Lobé falls is where Lobé river splashes out in the Atlantic Ocean. The small bay of fresh water is a peacefull and beautiful place for swimming, fishing and relaxing.
Kribi With its attractive beaches and good road access, kribi has become cameroon's main beach resort and favoured weekend getaway for government ministers and Douala expats. It also experienced a development boom in recent years, with the construction of the Chad-Cameroon oil pipeline, witch will terminate just to the south. Most beaches are ideal for swimming, although check locally before plunging in as currents can be strong at times. At the south-side is a harbour with local fisherman selling there catch.
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