LIMBE BOTANICAL AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS, Limbe, Cameroon

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LIMBE BOTANICAL AND ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS
IN THE HEART OF AFRICA, CONSERVING BIODIVERSITY, IMPROVING LIVELIHOODS
P.O. BOX 437 LIMBE, SOUTH WEST REGION CAMEROON
TELEPHONE: +237 33 33 26 20
FAX: +237 33 32 28 34
EMAIL: lbgmcp@camnet.cm
WEBSITE: www.mcbcclimbe.org

The Limbe Botanical and Zoological Gardens is located in coastal town of limbe at the highest peak in the whole of West Africa. Located in one of the worlds 25 biodiversity “hotspots” is combined with easy access to an international airport.

The garden is one of the most active in sub-Saharan Africa since 1892. It boast 52 hectares of beautiful landscape grounds comprising of a botanical garden, herbarium and wildlife rehabilitation centre.
Its work combines research and monitoring with education and training to assist local development.

Major attractions in the garden include:
1. The gardens are home to about 70 animals including endangered primates such as:
- Red eared Guenons
- Preuss Monkeys
- Western Lowland Gorillas
- Drills
- Chimpanzees
2. You can also explore the diversity of plant species from around the world, as well as regional species on over 20 themes comprised of:
- Ancient and aquatic plants
- Native Orchids
- Cameroon wild fruits
- Medical plant fields
- Pan African and Madagascan palms
3. The gardens trails also enable you to:
- Experience the popular adventure of interpretation trails around the garden.
- Discover the unique beauty of flora and fauna represented in these picturesque natural surroundings through a range of guided tours.
- Admire the outstanding views across the Atlantic Ocean on the coastal trail.
- Spot the herons and Kingfishers of the Riverside trail, feeding on the banks of the Limbe river as it flows through the garden.
- Hike up the Bota adventure trail to see the largest tree in the garden at the top of the Bota hill.
4. The gardens’ lawns:
- Wander across these beautiful lawns, surrounded by a dazzling display of colors through out the year.
- Have a picnic and relax with friends in the scenic splendor of these gardens
- Visit the jungle village, a unique out door amphitheatre embedded in the natural landscape of the gardens. Its also the ideal venue for concerts, weddings and other events.


5. The hot spot restaurant:
- Samples African and European cuisine served at the hotspot restaurant over looking Ambas bay with its breath taking views.
6. Other services in clued:
- Environmental education
- Conference Centre facilities
- Office space and equipment
- Living collections and landscape
- Management
- Horticulture
- Nursery.

You can also support the Limbe Botanic and zoological gardens by joining the FRIENDS OF THE GARDENS (FoG). CONTACT THEM ON P.O. BOX 1396 LIMBE OR TELEPHONE +237 33 33 26 20.
The Limbe Botanical and Zoological Gardens is also working to becoming the: MOUNT CAMEROON BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION CENTRE (MCBCC).