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- The summit of Cerro de la Paz. This is the reason to come. The hill rises out of the forested interior of Río Muni, and from the top you look across an unbroken green canopy with almost no buildings or roads in sight. It is a modest climb rather than a mountaineering objective, so sturdy sandals and a liter or two of water are enough.
- The forest approach. The walk in passes through secondary and primary rainforest, with red earth underfoot, buttressed trees and a constant racket of insects and birds. Going slowly pays off, because the best sounds and sightings come in the first stretch under the trees. Mud after rain makes the path slick.
- The canopy lookout at the top. On clear mornings the haze lifts off the treetops in layers and the horizon opens to ridges rolling toward the interior. It
- The summit of Cerro de la Paz. This is the reason to come. The hill rises out of the forested interior of Río Muni, and from the top you look across an unbroken green canopy with almost no buildings or roads in sight. It is a modest climb rather than a mountaineering objective, so sturdy sandals and a liter or two of water are enough.
- The forest approach. The walk in passes through secondary and primary rainforest, with red earth underfoot, buttressed trees and a constant racket of insects and birds. Going slowly pays off, because the best sounds and sightings come in the first stretch under the trees. Mud after rain makes the path slick.
- The canopy lookout at the top. On clear mornings the haze lifts off the treetops in layers and the horizon opens to ridges rolling toward the interior. It is the best spot for photos, and a wide lens matters more than a zoom here. Cloud can close the view quickly in the wetter months.
- The Fang farming villages on the way. The surrounding countryside is Fang territory, and the settlements along the track are made up of small plots of cassava and plantain, with houses of wood and zinc roofing. Greeting people and asking before photographing goes a long way. A short chat in Spanish opens more doors than any guide.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.