Bafut is one of the top tourist destinations in Northwest Cameroon due to the town being the center of the Fondom of Bafut and for its amazing crafts industry. With its wonderful flora and elements reflecting the proud heritage of the Bafut people, the Savanna Botanic Gardens is yet another attraction to bring people to the Northwest region and provides a quiet and natural environment for relaxation, rejuvenation and leisure.
Menchum Falls is about 20 km south of Wum and 30 km north of Bafut and has an impressive and a potential tourist attraction. The falls are a place of spiritual retreat for the native population and remains of objects used in traditional rituals can be found at the base of the falls. Menchum Falls represent a scenic and memorable work of nature in the middle of the lush forest and is one of the largest in West Africa
Saddle Hill Ranch is an exclusive Mountain resort in Bafut. It is well known for its exquisitely furnished accommodation and tranquil natural environment. Guests staying at Saddle Hill Ranch enjoy access to a golf course, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a spa tub, and an indoor tennis court.
Surrounded by a sacred forest in the heart of northwest Cameroon, the Bafut Palace has been the fulcrum of political power for over 400 years. It embodies Bafut cultural identity and remains a center for religious rites and traditional ceremonies. Over 50 houses are clustered around the site’s spiritual core, Achum Shrine, and are used by the Fon (king), his wives, and the royal court. This shrine, built of wood and bamboo and covered with thatch, houses a valued devotional object, typically referred to as a fetish, and is an impressive example of traditional religious architecture.