The Chefferie Supérieure is the seat of the Fon (paramount chief) of Bafoussam, set a short walk from the central bus station. The compound is a textbook example of Bamiléké royal architecture: a cluster of bamboo and carved-wood structures arranged around a ceremonial ground, with an ancient hanging tree at the centre whose shade has sheltered palavers for generations. Sacred huts hold large ceremonial drums that are still brought out for royal occasions.
The on-site museum contains a genuine collection of royal artefacts — beaded thrones, ceremonial masks, ancient wooden statues, and personal possessions of successive Fons accumulated over eight centuries of dynastic rule. Entry fees are modest (2,000 FCFA for adults, 300 FCFA for students), and a local guide significantly enriches the visit by explaining which spaces are sacred and which items hold ritual significance. Photography of the innermost ceremonial areas requires a separate fee. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am–5pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am–5pm.