Mefou Primate Sanctuary
Parc de la Méfou
A primate rescue centre on the southern outskirts of Yaoundé, where you can walk through rainforest trails and get close to rescued gorillas, chimpanzees and mandrills.
The Mefou Primate Sanctuary is run by the charity Ape Action Africa and lies within Mefou National Park, about 45 km from the city centre. The centre cares for hundreds of primates rescued from poaching and the pet trade, including western lowland gorillas, chimpanzees, mandrills, drills and several species of guenon. Guided walks along rainforest trails take you past large enclosures where you can watch the animals, and the visit lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours. Advance booking is required, and the entry fee includes a guide. The final stretch is a dirt road that turns muddy in the rainy season, so it is best to hire a car and wear non-slip shoes and bring insect repellent.
Opening hours
About 9:00am–4:00pm (guided tours require booking)
Nearby sights
- Basilica of Mary Queen of the Apostles
- Reunification Monument
- National Museum of Cameroon
- Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Cathedral
- Yaoundé Municipal Lake
- Ebogo Ecotourism Site
- Mvog-Betsi Zoo
- Mokolo Market