The Socio-economic and technical characteristics of donkey farming were carried out in 3 locations (Bogo, Gazawa and Zamaï respectively) of the far northern region of Cameroon. Hence, 149 farmers were sampled through a survey using a semi-structured questionnaire. From the study, the results obtained indicate that donkey breeding is an activity mainly carried out by men (91.3%) who are married (95.3%) and are of the Muslim religion (52.3%). None of the farmers have had any training in donkey’s husbandry leading to great losses due to poor management of the herds. However, 67.1% of them have been successfully breeding donkeys for more than 5 years. The principal objective of breeding here is to provide a means of transportation for goods, people and agricultural products (92.6%). Donkey herds vary from 1 to more than 15 animals and more than 80% are kept in open fields. Feeding is on natural pastures (100%) with irregular supply of mineral supplements. The major constraints to donkey farming are lack of pasture during dry season (100%) and water scarcity (82.5%). Nevertheless, all the breeders reported that donkey farming remains Nguekeng, 2022 Vol 15 (1)profitable (100%). Hence, there is need in setting a breeding program for the improvement donkey husbandry.