Monte Temelón- Travel Tips

What to See, How to Plan & Tours

Monte Temelón Natural Reserve, established in 2000, encompasses 230 square kilometers in Equatorial Guinea's Río Muni region. The reserve's terrain features a relatively uniform plateau with elevations exceeding 700 meters, interspersed with mountainous areas and caves. It serves as a sanctuary for diverse wildlife, including gorillas (Pan gorilla), chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes), red river hogs (Potamochoerus porcus), mandrills (Mandrillus sphinx), sitatungas (Tragelaphus spekii), and bushbucks (Tragelaphus scriptus). The reserve's hydrology is characterized by numerous streams and temporary waterfalls, particularly active during the rainy season. While human settlements are absent within the reserve, nearby Fang ethnic communities reside along its perimeter. Visitors can explore the area's natural beauty through hiking and wildlife observation, contributing to conservation efforts by engaging in sustainable tourism practices.