Cameroon is rightly known as the “Africa in miniature” as it houses the most amazing and fascinating attractions of the continent- the Fako or the Mount Cameroon is a dynamic and energetic volcano of Cameroon which is situated very adjacent to Guinea and occasionally called as Mongo ma Ndemi or the ‘Mountain of Greatness’. Besides, the wide variety of breathtaking and picturesque landscapes of Cameroon- Mount Cameroon stands notable and significant amongst all. Thousands of researches and inquisitive tourists love to grab tickets to Cameroon to explore the adventures and thrills of the site. Undoubtedly, your excursion will remain incomplete if you don’t hit this terrific region.
There is another heightened peak that is known as ‘Etinde’ or ‘Little Mount Cameroon’ lies in the south-western region of this humungous mountain. The significant history of the mountainous range is reflected from this point which has cleaved in northern and southern poles. The cinders and cones feature the arid basalt fields with an old background of lava explosions since 1982.T he biggest one took place in 1922 when the lava touched the coastal edge of the Atlantic.
Mount Cameroon is very famous for being the largest volcanoes of and it lies at the height of approximately 13,255 metres on the upper side of Cameroon’s western shore. It is elevated above the seashore with an equatorial forest that extends towards an exposed apex that is cold, windy and often blanketed with snow. The massive and sheer-sided strato-volcano owns the burning magmas of basaltic to trachy basaltic formation and it dominates the low-lying region of Precambrian aged-stones which are all covered with Cretaceous to Quaternary sediments.
Almost 100 mini cinder-cones which are crack-controlled can be spotted adjacent to the large focal point of the gigantic volcano that comprises the land area of almost 14,000 square kilometres. These eruptions were first ever discovered by a Carthaginian explorer Hannoin the 5th century.
The enthusiastic hikers just love to explore this Mountain, annually in the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope- which acts as a broadcasted foot-race, arranged on the Mount Cameroon from January to February. It starts at Molyko Sports Complex that is located in Buea and extends towards the range of Mount Cameroon. Overall it comprises the length of almost 38 kilometres and the contestants are divided into men and women categories which are further separated by the divisions of casual runners, professionals and youth.
The first ever Hope race was organized in 1995 and with the passage of time more and more contestants participate in this enticing and thrilling race. It is visited by approximately 5,000 tourists head towards Cameroon for the interesting marathon. Many other sports and cultural events which are organized here annually are a source of great enchantment and enthrallment for the people.
The most favorable time to have an excursion in Cameroon is between November and February when the weather is cool and dry and the pleasant winds blow all over the country, so just get ready and pack up your belongings to spend your holiday-break in such an amazing and astonishing place which is an oasis of many fascinating attractions.
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