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The different types of tourism to discover Cameroon

A destination which is not yet very popular, it is full of tourist attractions and could quickly become attractive. The Ministry of Tourism describes Cameroon as “All of Africa in one country”.

Traveling to Cameroon could resemble a stay, punctuated by beaches, hikes, visits to national parks or meetings with locals. With different reliefs which can therefore adapt to any type of traveler. It is the diversity of landscapes that makes the rich and exclusive destination. Vast territory, the country is large and is at the crossroads between West Africa and Central Africa.

Cameroon is still little present on the world tourism scene, and yet the experiences are unique. If you are looking for an authentic trip, this is the destination to choose. You will discover exceptional and diverse places and landscapes, and to this is added the meeting with Cameroonians.

Seaside tourism

Natural beaches, islets, mangroves and waterfalls flowing directly into the Atlantic Ocean define seaside tourism in Cameroon. The beaches of Kribi and Limbe are the best known. You will be surprised by the beauty of the beaches with white or black sand, and without forgetting the famous coconut trees.

Rural and ecological tourism

To admire the country's biodiversity, national parks are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Korup and Waza national parks and the Dja reserve are two sites not to be missed. You will discover the safari format in Cameroon, with animal species representative of African fauna.

Tropical forests and mountain ranges allow you to discover landscapes, from desert plains and high plateaus. THE Mount Cameroon is located at almost 4,100 meters above sea level and is close to the coast.

Cultural tourism

Cameroon is made up of more than 250 ethnic groups with their different customs and traditions. Religion, cuisine, architecture or crafts can differentiate them from each other. Meeting the locals allows you to immerse yourself in their world and their ways of life. For this, nothing better than browsing the central market, one of the largest markets in Central Africa. You will discover local products, fresh fruits and vegetables as well as local crafts.

It is while strolling through the main towns of Yaoudé, Douala And Bafoussam that you will be immersed in the Cameroonian way of life.

Travel according to each traveler

Tourism is varied, and there are a multitude of activities and discoveries on site. It is a trip that can be taken with family, friends, as a couple… Because each place can adapt to these different travelers.

Going with family 

If you want to go with your family, seaside, rural and mountain tourism can be suitable forms of tourism. You can plan the visit of National parks to admire the African fauna and flora, organize short hikes and end your stay in the heart of a seaside resort.

Going with friends/as a couple

For the more adventurous, you can organize safaris in the middle of national parks or hikes in the heart of tropical forests. It is possible to plan an ascent of large mountains, such as Mount Cameroon. If your stay was rather sporty, you can book a hotel room in one of the seaside resorts and enjoy a moment of relaxation to end your stay.

Cameroon is a large country, all activities and on-site visits can be organized according to your wishes. To make sure you don't miss anything, you can contact a local travel agency to determine your travel plan.

Regarding entry formalities into Cameroon, our agency can assist you in this process. Most nationalities including European nationals are eligible to apply for the e-Visa before arrival in the country. You can send us your request via our form.