Gangah Research Station
Mbam & Djerem National Park, Cameroon
Located in the heart of Mbam & Djerem National Park, Gangah Research Station provides access to one of Central Africa’s most remarkable forest–savanna transition zones. The station serves as a hub for biodiversity research, conservation, education, and wildlife monitoring, supporting scientists, students, conservation practitioners, and partner organizations working to understand and protect the region’s exceptional biodiversity.
Why Visit Gangah?
Gangah offers a rare opportunity to experience a landscape where tropical rainforest and savanna meet, creating a diverse mosaic of habitats and wildlife. The station supports research, training, and conservation programs focused on ecology, wildlife conservation, genetics, environmental monitoring, and community engagement.
Research Highlights
- Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee research and monitoring
- Long-term primate ecology studies
- Biodiversity inventories and wildlife surveys
- Conservation genomics and population genetics
- Forest and savanna ecology
- Conservation education and capacity building
Wildlife Highlights
- 13 species of primates, including Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzees
- Forest elephants
- Giant pangolins
- Bongos and other forest antelope
- Waterbuck and other savanna wildlife
- Large bat colonies
- More than 360 bird species
- Diverse communities of mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and insects
Visitor Experiences
- Waterfalls and scenic viewpoints
- Forest and savanna hiking trails
- Fishing and river excursions
- Community conservation activities
- Cultural immersion opportunities
- Visits to the Mbakaou Wildlife Education Center
- Mbakaou Hydroelectric Dam
Facilities
Gangah Research Station provides simple but comfortable accommodations designed to support research, training, and educational activities in a remote tropical environment while maintaining a low environmental footprint.
Facilities include:
- Shared sleeping quarters in permanent station buildings
- Dining and common areas
- Basic laboratory space for field research and sample processing
- Access to long-term research plots and wildlife monitoring sites
- Solar-powered electricity
- High-speed satellite internet (Starlink)
- Filtered water
- Shower facilities and nearby swimming areas
- Pit toilet facilities
- Canoes for field travel on the Djerem River
- Secure equipment and gear storage
Access
Most visits begin in Yaoundé and continue north to the town of Tibati and the nearby community of Mbakaou. Visitors typically tour the Mbakaou Wildlife Education Center before traveling by canoe along the Djerem River to Gangah Research Station. The journey concludes with a short forest walk and provides a memorable introduction to the landscapes and biodiversity of Mbam & Djerem National Park.
Contact Information
For information regarding research visits, training programs, student opportunities, or conservation partnerships, please contact:
Ms. Olivia Manezeu
National Manager
Cameroon Biodiversity Conservation Program (CBPP)
Dr. Katy Gonder
Professor and Department Head
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Texas A&M University
Mr. Jacques Gerard Gah
Conservator
Mbam & Djerem National Park
Ministry of Forests and Wildlife