Ebebiyín

Ebebiyín sits at the northeastern corner of Río Muni where the borders with Cameroon and Gabon meet, which makes it a trading town with goods, currencies and languages crossing constantly, and it is the third largest settlement in the country. A cathedral stands at its centre and the market draws people from all three sides. The forest of the northeastern interior surrounds it. The town's name is Fang, the language spoken across the mainland and across the borders into both neighbouring countries. Its position has made it the main overland gateway into the country from the east.

What you actually see

• The three-way corner - the point where three countries meet.
• The market - trade crossing from Cameroon and Gabon.
• The cathedral - the main church at the centre of town.
• The forest surroundings - the northeastern interior woodland.

When to go

December to February is the drier season and the roads are best. The long rains make the drive from Bata slow. Market days are busiest.

Honest expectations

The drive from Bata takes around five hours. Border proximity means checkpoints and paperwork throughout the region. Photography needs care and permits are required for many subjects.

Nearby

Mongomo is south, and Bata is west.