Driving one of the toughest roads in the world from Mamfe to Ekok

Running from Cameroon to Nigeria, the road linking Mamfe to Ekok is one of the most challenging experiences anywhere. It’s a remarkable road trip.

Mamfe-Ekok Road

Is the road from Mamfe to Ekok unpaved?

Located within the Ejagham Forest Reserve, the road, part of the main N6 road, is completely unpaved and becomes impassable after rains, even with a four-wheel-drive vehicle. No car can traverse this road during the rainy season—only motorbikes can make it through. The area is also dangerous due to conflicts between Cameroon's military and armed separatists.

How long is the road from Mamfe to Ekok?

The road is 65 km (40.38 miles) long, running east-west from Mamfe (also spelled Mamfé), the capital of Manyu, a division of the Southwest Region, to the Nigeria/Cameroon Joint Border Bridge in Ekok, a small town right on the border with Nigeria.
Pic: Filippo Aragone

 

 

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