Mount Cameroon
Region: Near Buea, Southwest Region
Nature
West Africa's highest peak stratovolcano, popular for climbing and trails
Tourism in Cameroon
Explore notable sights and destinations in this country
Tourist attractions
Dja Faunal Reserve
Region: East Region
Nature / World Heritage
Biodiversity treasure trove with gorillas and colobus in tropical rainforest
Waza National Park
Region: Far North Region
Nature
Savanna area where elephants, giraffes, and lions can be observed
Lake Nyos
Region: Northwest Region
Nature
Crater lake known for 1986 gas eruption disaster
Douala Ngondo Cultural Festival
Region: Douala, Littoral Region
Culture
Witness Sawa people's traditional rituals and canoe races
Rumsiki Peak Cluster
Region: Mandara Mountains, Far North Region
Nature
Spectacular trekking spot with towering rock formations
Buea German Colonial Government Building Ruins
Region: Southwest Region
History
Colonial architecture from German rule era
Bafoussam Royal Palace Museum
Region: West Region
Culture
Exhibits masks and thrones of Bamileke kingdom
Kribi Beach
Region: Kribi, South Region
Nature
Resort town popular for white sand and fishing
Ebogo Eco-Village
Region: Centre Region
Ecotourism
Model village where forest conservation and village culture can be experienced
Bénoué National Park
Region: North Region
Nature
Boat safari observation of hippos and crowned cranes
National Museum (Former Presidential Palace)
Region: Yaoundé
Culture
Rich exhibits of multi-ethnic crafts and modern history
Suggested itineraries
Capital and Coastal Cities 5-Day Tour
Duration (days): 5
Highlights: Yaoundé National Museum, Douala Floating Market, Kribi Beach
Efficiently experience capital history and coastal resort
Safari and Volcano Climb 8-Day Tour
Duration (days): 8
Highlights: Waza National Park, Rumsiki Peaks, Mount Cameroon Climb
Enjoy contrasting nature of northern savanna and southwestern volcano
Cultural Festival 10-Day Tour
Duration (days): 10
Highlights: Ngondo Festival, Bafoussam Royal Palace, Ebogo Eco-Village
View diverse ethnic cultures timed with traditional festivals
Travel tips
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for entry
- Dry season (November-February) has better road conditions for easier travel
- Avoid walking in urban areas at night, use taxis
- Taxis are shared rides with fares determined by color, negotiation essential
- Simple English useful in regions where French is not spoken
- Cash society with cards accepted only at major city hotels
- Four-wheel drive recommended for rainy season northern roads prone to flooding
- Do not drink tap water, purchase bottled water
- Avoid photographing military and government facilities
- Prepare small bills for tips and markets
- Mobile payment service "MoMo" is widespread
- Be cautious about discussing separatist issues in anglophone regions