LECONI CANYONS
The small town of Léconi sits east of Léconi River (home to a good spot for swimming) Léconi is a convenient base from which to visit the Léconi Canyons (eroded sand escarpments) and Léconi Park. It is also the last place of tourist interest before the border with Congo.There are three named canyons in the area named after their colours red, white and green, these make up the Léconi Canyons,
The Canyon Rouge (also known as Canyon Rose or the Cirque de Lékoni) the most visited canyon it is easily accessible from Léconi and is fortunately said to be the prettiest of the three. It sits less than 10km southeast of Léconi town, though the last 5km are on a sandy track.
The track emerges at the lip of a cliff without warning (so drive carefully), and you’ll find yourself looking down into twin canyons – the larger ‘male’ canyon and the smaller ‘female’ one behind. There is a trail along the edge of the male canyon, leading to the female one.
According to the locals, the canyons are home to spirits and those who enter will never return. The lake beyond is the Lac aux Caïmans (Caiman Lake), which was once a home to a large population of crocodile.
The Canyon Blanc sits some 35km from Léconi along the sand track that leads to Ekouyi-Mboma, which branches southwest from the main road just west of Léconi town.
The Canyon Vert lies in the opposite direction, sitting just astride the Congolese border. The canyon is about 40km from town; follow the track northeast past the Léconi airstrip towards Edjangoulou
While visiting the canyons It is advisable to have a guide in the rainy season and a 4×4 wheel drive due to the sandy tracks in the canyons.