The carved rocks
On the river.
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Bénoué National Park is a park in north-east Cameroon and a UNESCO biosphere reserve, covering about 1,800 square kilometres. It runs for over a hundred kilometres along the Bénoué River, which forms its eastern boundary. It lies in the humid savanna belt between Garoua to the north and Ngaoundéré to the south. The area became a wildlife reserve in 1932, was upgraded to a national park in 1968 and became a biosphere reserve in 1981. It ranges from 250 to 760 metres above sea level. The main Garoua to Ngaoundéré road marks its western edge, and the road to Tcholliré crosses its north. You see a wide river running between broken grey rocks carved by the water, forming small falls and brown eddies. Green forest and doum palms line the banks, with savanna of grass and scattered trees inland. Antelope, hippos and many birds live here. It is about 116 km from Garoua in a straight line. Arrange your visit in advance with the park authority and a guide. The UK Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to the North Region, so read the current advice before you plan.
On the river.
On the banks.
Grass and trees.
Between Garoua and Ngaoundéré, northern Cameroon
Antelope, hippos and many birds.
Yes, the UK Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to the North Region.