In the heart of Africa, lies a country whose cultural wealth and natural splendor continue to arouse the curiosity and admiration of travelers: Cameroon. Echoing its motto “ Peace work home“, this country offers its visitors a striking patchwork of landscapes, traditions and exquisite foods that make it a true ode to discovery.
From the golden beaches of Kribi to the majestic mountains of Adamaoua, to the cosmopolitan vitality of Yaoundé, the capital, Cameroon is a journey you will remember. Whether you are an adventurer looking for thrills, a lover of history and culture or simply a globetrotter looking for a unique destination, we offer you a list of the must-see places to visit during your getaway to Cameroon.
Ekom Falls
More than 80 meters high, they are the emblem of Cameroon. It is also these falls that inspired the film “The legend of Tarzan” in 1982. The falls are located on the Nkam river nicknamed “The wonderful river”. The Sawa people still practice traditional ceremonies around these falls.
Yaoundé and Bois Sainte Anastasie
Yaoundé, capital of Cameroon and nicknamed “The city of 7 hills”, is home to many attractions, between local markets and museums.
Kribi
Located in the southwest of the country, this seaside resort lined with palm trees and white sand offers Cameroon a heavenly setting. Not far from there, we find the Lobé estuary, where the river flows into the sea through several waterfalls.
Korup National Park
A must-see in Cameroon, one of the oldest tropical forests in Africa. This open-air museum has no less than 620 species of trees and shrubs. Also a nature reserve, it is possible to observe several endemic species from Africa; birds, reptiles, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes and even chimpanzees.
The Dja wildlife reserve
This extraordinary reserve is one of 75 UNESCO African Biosphere Reserves.
It is one of the wettest forests in Africa, teeming with rich and varied biodiversity. The Dja River which encircles this reserve provides good protection for it. You can find mammals, primates and birds there, including some species threatened with extinction.
Waza National Park
The most spectacular nature reserve in Cameroon, this park is essential for admiring the large mammals of Africa in their natural environment. In particular, we can observe the Big Five (big five) of Africa: lions, buffaloes, leopards, rhinos and elephants. Unlike Korup National Park or Dja Wildlife Reserve, Waza National Park represents savannah, not forest.
Ngaoundéré and the Bénoué National Park
The Bénoué National Park located not far from Ngaoundéré is the oldest national park in Cameroon. It too is home to animal species, however different from the other parks above. It is possible to come across hippos, hyenas, panthers or even large antelopes.
The city of Ngaoundéré which can be translated as “navel mountain” is considered an obligatory passage between the northern and southern provinces.
Foumban
The nerve center of Cameroonian art, this city located northwest of Yaoundé is home to important pieces of the history of Bamoun (people of West Cameroon. Many cultural visits are to be made in this city. The Sultan's palace is certainly the most unmissable of them.
The National Park of Campo Ma'an
Bordering the Gulf of Guinea, and therefore the Atlantic Ocean, between mountains and valleys, this park is ideal for observing gorillas. It is advisable to visit it during the rainy season, for more luxuriant vegetation than during the dry season.
Douala
Doula is the economic capital of the country, it is also the largest port in Cameroon. It is in this bustling city that most economic activities take place.
Cameroon is undoubtedly a little gem in its green setting, with a variety of landscapes between equatorial forest and desert savannah. Combining observation of endemic African animals, discoveries of flora and hundreds of species of trees and plants, this country represents an extraordinary journey in West-Central Africa.
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