Foumban Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Foumban

Foumban was the center of the Bamoun Dynasty, a rival of the Bamileke Kingdom (the Noun River separated the two). It became very significant in that one of its rulers, Sultan Ibrahim Njoya, created a wholly new language called Shumom, along with a religious order called Bamun script. He was very academic, and inculcated Islamic ways of life in his kingdom that saw it rise as a center of arts and learning. Moreover, he worked with German colonialists and pushed to have a palace built that, along with Foumban's artwork, stands out as major draws for tourism today.

Top Attractions in Foumban

Explore the best things to see and do in Foumban:

• ★Palais des Sultans Bamoun

Where to Stay in Foumban

• 🏨Hotel Pekassa De Karche

Foumban Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: