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Cameroon✨ 10 best things to do in Cameroon

Things to do in Cameroon

1. Climb Mount CameroonTrek up the region's highest peak, an active volcano rising from the Atlantic coast, when travel advice for the Southwest permits.
2. Visit the Sultan's Palace in FoumbanExplore the seat of the Bamum kingdom and its museum of royal art, masks and the unique Bamum script.
3. Relax in KribiSwim in the sea near the Lobé Falls, where a river tumbles directly into the Atlantic.
4. Track primates at LimbeMeet rescued gorillas, chimpanzees and drills at the Limbe Wildlife Centre.
5. Visit the museum in DschangExplore the Musée des Civilisations in the cool highland town of Dschang, a lakeside showcase of Cameroon's many cultures.
6. Eat ndoléTaste the national dish of bitter leaves, peanuts and meat or shrimp, served with plantains.
7. Dance to makossaHead out in Douala for live music and dancing to Cameroon's beloved homegrown sound.
8. Swim on black-sand beachesSpend a day on Limbe's volcanic beaches backed by palms and the slopes of the mountain.
9. See a traditional chiefdomVisit the Bandjoun chiefdom with its striking bamboo-and-thatch ceremonial house.
10. Explore Yaoundé's marketsWander the colourful stalls of the capital's central markets and craft centres.

Cameroon🗺️ Where to visit in Cameroon

Where to go in Cameroon

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  YaoundéCentre · capitalA hilly capital with museums, monuments and the Mvog-Betsi Zoo, a good base for exploring the south.
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  DoualaLittoral · port cityCameroon's lively commercial hub, famous for nightlife, music and its art scene.
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  LimbeSouthwest · coastA coastal town with black-sand beaches, botanical gardens and a primate sanctuary; check current travel advice for the Southwest region first.
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  Mount CameroonSouthwest · volcanoA demanding multi-day climb through forest and lava fields with views over the Gulf of Guinea, possible only when the security situation allows.
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  KribiSouth · beach townGolden beaches, fresh grilled fish and the spectacular Lobé Falls nearby.
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  FoumbanWest · royal townHome to the Bamum sultan's palace and a centre for woodcarving and crafts.
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  Campo Ma'an National ParkSouth · rainforestA remote coastal forest reserve with primates, forest elephants and turtles.
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  Dja Faunal ReserveSouth · rainforestA UNESCO-listed tract of dense rainforest for adventurous wildlife lovers.

Cameroon🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Cameroon

Best time to visit Cameroon

The south is humid and tropical, with two rainy seasons in the interior and very heavy rain on the coast around Douala and Limbe. The north is hotter and drier, with a single rainy season in summer.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Yaoundé (approximate averages).

Cameroon🎉 Festivals & events in Cameroon

• December
  Ngondo FestivalThe Sawa coastal peoples of Douala honour their ancestors and water spirits with rituals, canoe races and dances.
• November – December
  Nguon FestivalHeld every two years, this celebration of the Bamum people in Foumban features ceremonies, parades and debates about the kingdom.
• 20 May
  National DayParades and celebrations across the country mark the founding of the unitary state.
• February
  Mount Cameroon Race of HopeAn extreme mountain race in which runners sprint up and down the volcano.

Cameroon🧭 Cameroon itinerary ideas

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Cameroon🎒 Backpacking Cameroon – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $30–50 a day

• There are few hostels, so look for simple guesthouses and church-run missions, which often offer clean rooms at low prices.
• Long-distance coaches and agency buses link major cities; book a day ahead and travel by day.
• Shared taxis and moto-taxis are the cheapest way around town, but agree on prices and ask for a helmet.
• Street food such as grilled fish, beignets with beans and soya meat skewers is cheap and delicious.
• Learn some basic French – it will help hugely outside Anglophone areas and big hotels.

Cameroon🛡️ Safety & money in Cameroon

Emergency: 117 police · 118 fire

Cameroon🛬 Getting to Cameroon

Douala International Airport and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport handle most international flights. Land borders exist with neighbours such as Nigeria, Chad, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, but conditions vary, so check before travelling overland.

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Cameroon💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Cameroon

• Cameroon's name comes from the Portuguese word for prawns, after the shrimp found in the Wouri River.
• The Bamum king Njoya created his own writing system around 1900.
• Mount Cameroon is one of Africa's most active volcanoes, rising over 4,000 metres straight from the sea.
• The country has around 250 local languages, plus French and English as official languages.
• Debundscha, near Mount Cameroon, is one of the wettest places on earth.

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