Takamanda National Park National Park
Protected rainforest reserve and habitat for Cross River gorillas
Takamanda National Park in southwest Cameroon preserves lowland rainforest and forms part of the Cross River gorilla range. Researchers, conservation groups and trekkers come for primate surveys and birdwatching.
Takamanda National Park at a Glance#
About Takamanda National Park#
Takamanda National Park is a protected rainforest area in Cameroon’s Southwest Region that conserves lowland and montane forest near the Nigerian border. It is recognized for its biodiversity and for populations of threatened primates.
The park is an important habitat for forest mammals and birds and is part of a contiguous forest block that extends across the international boundary into southeastern Nigeria. Conservation efforts focus on protecting wildlife and preventing habitat loss.
The park is located in the southwest of Cameroon, close to the border with Cross River State in Nigeria, within a rugged, forested landscape.
- Location: Lies adjacent to the Cameroon-Nigeria border and forms part of a transboundary forest landscape important for primates and other rainforest species.
Weather & Climate near Takamanda National Park#
Takamanda National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 33°C. Heavy rainfall (2204 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 21° - 32° | 26° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 69% | 1.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.7h |
| February | Excellent | 21° - 33° | 29° | 36 mm | some cloud | 73% | 1.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.8h |
| March | Good | 23° - 33° | 31° | 95 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 1.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 23° - 32° | 32° | 141 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.5 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.2h |
| May | Acceptable | 23° - 31° | 27° | 236 mm | overcast | 89% | 1.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.3h |
| June | Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 317 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.4h |
| July | Good | 21° - 28° | 25° | 308 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| August | Good | 21° - 28° | 25° | 327 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.5 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.2h |
| September | Good | 22° - 29° | 25° | 362 mm | overcast | 91% | 1.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.0h |
| October | Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 298 mm | overcast | 90% | 1.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.9h |
| November | Very Good | 22° - 31° | 26° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.7h |
| December | Ideal | 20° - 31° | 26° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 72% | 1.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.6h |