| Site characteristics | Upslope | Midslope | Footslope |
| Altitude (m) | 1300 | 1160 | 1000 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 2657.2 mm | 2657.2 mm | 2657.2 mm |
| Mean annual air temperature (˚C) | 23.4 | 24 | 24.7 |
| Mean annual soil temperature (˚C) | 21 | 21.6 | 22.3 |
| Vegetation | Grassed savannah | Grassed savannah with stunted trees | Grassed savannah with raffia |
| Slope gradient in % (class) | 2 (Very gentle). | 10 (steep) | <1 (sub-horizontal) |
| Parent rock | Basalt | Basalt | Basalt, colluvium |
| Soil type | Red ferrallitic soil | Red ferrallitic soil | Hydromorphic soil |
| Soil use | Farming | Farming | Farming |