The drier season lasts from November to March, with cold nights and hot days.

The rainy season starts in April and peaks between late August and the end of October.

Other notable mammals include Preuss's monkey and the giant otter shrew.

[4] The Forest Reserve in turn contains the Bakossi National Park, created by a decree in early 2008.

The park covers 29,320 hectares (72,500 acres), and was justified on the basis of preserving plant diversification.