Limbe

Limbe

Formerly known as Victoria from 1858 to 1982, Limbé is a seaside city in the south-western region of Cameroon. Limbe is situated in a bay, against the backdrop of a significant mountain range. With its black sand beaches, Limbe is one of two coastal towns popular with western tourists. Some of the attractions include the Limbe Wildlife Centre and the Limbe Botanic Garden, as well as the Bimbia slave trade route. The Limbe Botanical Garden is Cameroon's main botanical garden. It was established in 1892, when the German colonial era was underway, in the city of Victoria, situated between the ocean and Mount Cameroon. Originally created for agronomic purposes, it has since become a major recreational and tourist attraction in the south-western region. The garden contains around 1500 taxon, 1000 herbaceous plants and 500 woody plants. There are also some rare or endangered plants: 150 endemics, 100 south-western ones, including Calamus, Prunus Africana and Gnetum. Some plants are given special attention, in particular African palms, endemics of Mount Cameroon and Musa, while others are grown for conservation. Limbe Wildlife Centre's primary mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and release the wildlife in its care. It is now a world-renowned conservation and wildlife protection organization. They care for all wild animals that need a second chance. The vast majority of animals are critically endangered or endangered. Species in the LWC include the Western Lowland Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Drill, African Grey Parrot, Dwarf Crocodile and many more.