Cameroon from north to south


Trip description

These three weeks will allow you to explore the two ends of Cameroon. Starting from Douala, this circuit begins with the cities of the south of the country, passing through the capital and the coast. Then, a flight makes it possible to reach the north and explore the country in depth, between tradition and wonderful culture, history and landscapes. Provided that access to Northern Cameroon is permitted.

Day 1: From Paris to Douala

Day 2: Discovery of, Bay

Day 3: Escapade Break in Buea

Day 4: The impressive falls of Ekom Nkam

Day 5: From Foumban to Bafoussam

Day 6: Day in Dschang

Day 7: Road to Bamenda

Day 8: Visit of traditional villages

Day 9: Heading for the capital

Day 10: Visit to Yaoundé

Day 11: Departure for the coast

Day 12: Exploration nature and relaxation on the beach

Day 13: Port city of Douala

Day 14: Transfer to the North

Day 15: From Garoua to Maroua

Day 16: Discovery of local culture

Day 17: Waza National Park

Day 18: Observation of wildlife

Day 19: Overview of Local Traditions

Day 20: Hiking in grandiose landscapes

Day 21: Market and local crafts

Day 22: Transfer to Douala

Day 23: Last hours in Cameroon

Day 1 : From Paris to Douala



Day flight, arrival at the end of the day, reception and transfer to the hotel; free evening.




Day 2 : Discovery of, Bay

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Arrival in, at the end of the morning, reception at the hotel, on the edge of the ocean. afternoon relaxation on the volcanic sandy beaches of Mile 8 or Mile 11; at the end of the afternoon, excursion to the Lave lava casting; free evening.




Day 3 : Escapade Break in Buea

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Visit of Buea and small hiking on the slopes of Mount Cameroon; return to, in the afternoon, visit of the botanical garden and/or zoo and end of day at the beach; free evening.




Day 4 : The impressive falls of Ekom Nkam

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Departure early in the morning, stop in Nkongsamba for lunch, then excursion for the falls of Ekom Nkam; Arrival in Bafoussam late in the day, welcome to the hotel and evening free.




Day 5 : From Foumban to Bafoussam

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Visit of the UCCAO coffee factory in Bafoussam, then departure, late in the morning, for Foumban; lunch in this city and afternoon devoted to the visit of the palace of the Sultan and its museum, to the visit of the Museum of Arts and Bamouns Traditions and workshops of craftsmen (possibility of shopping); return to Bafoussam at the end of the day and a small excursion to the falls of the Metchié; free evening.




Day 6 : Day in Dschang

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Departure early in the morning, visit Dschang and stop in its famous climate centre to relax and relax. return to Bafoussam in the afternoon and visit of the Leadership leadership; free evening.




Day 7 : Road to Bamenda



Departure of Bafoussam in the morning; arrival in Bamenda early in the afternoon, hotel reception and lunch; visit of the city in the afternoon and evening free.




Day 8 : Visit of traditional villages

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Early departure early morning of Bamenda for the Ring Road, discovering chiefdoms and villages in the Northwest, including Bafut; late day and evening free.




Day 9 : Heading for the capital

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Stop in Bangangté for lunch; drive to Yaoundé and arrive in the capital in the late afternoon; welcome to the hotel and free evening.




Day 10 : Visit to Yaoundé

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Visit of Yaoundé (Mount Fébé, the Palais des Congrès, the monument of reunification, the Museum of Art of Cameroon, the Ahmadou-Ahidjo stadium, the boulevard of 20-May and its official buildings, the Youndé golf club and the time remaining to be spared at Club Noah, etc.); dinner in the evening.




Day 11 : Departure for the coast

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Departure for Kribiin the morning, via Edéa; arrival in the early afternoon, welcome to the hotel and relaxation on the beach; free evening.




Day 12 : Exploration nature and relaxation on the beach

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Excursion to the falls of the Lobed in the morning (possibility of taking a bike taxi), walking in a canoe and visiting a village of Pygmies, then tasting roasted shrimp on the beach; afternoon relaxation on the white sandy beach of Grand Batanga, in the shade of coconut trees; back to the hotel late in the day and evening free.




Day 13 : Port city of Douala

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Departure for Douala via Edéa after lunch or lunch in Edea of baked shrimp, arrival in the afternoon and welcome to the hotel; short tour of the city and the port, dinner in the Bonapriso district.




Day 14 : Transfer to the North

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Departure for Garoua, in the north, at the end of the morning on an internal flight of Camair-Co; arrival in the afternoon, transfer to the hotel, walk in the city and free evening.




Day 15 : From Garoua to Maroua

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Departure for Maroua early in the morning; stop at Pitoa, at the exit of Garoua, to admire its market and then route towards the Far North; arrival in Maroua late in the afternoon, welcome to the hotel and evening free.




Day 16 : Discovery of local culture

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Visit the market and the tanners' district in Marouathe morning, then departure for the fishing village of Maga, by the lake of the same name, and visit the villages of Poussand of Mourlatheir famous mousgoum shell huts; return at Marouathe end of the day and free evening.




Day 17 : Waza National Park

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Maroua-Waza. Departure from Maroua in early morning; stop at Mora for lunch, small visit of the city and its traditional market and excursion to the Leadership leadership; road for Waza and arrival at the camp of the same name late in the day; evening at the camp, in the heart of the large national park of Waza, the main natural reserve of Cameroon.




Day 18 : Observation of wildlife



Good time for a safari in the park, looking for lions, elephants, giraffes and other antelopes; return to camp late in the day.




Day 19 : Overview of Local Traditions

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Departure early in the morning, stop at the artisan cooperative of Djingliya, shortly after Mora, for lunch and visit a traditional "saré" mafa (possibility of shopping); road by the Col de Koza and its beautiful landscapes, crossing Mokolo and arriving at Rhumsiki camp late in the afternoon; free evening.




Day 20 : Hiking in grandiose landscapes

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Walk in the morning in Rhumsiki, visit of the artisan centre, the famous sorcerer to the crabs and village of the blacksmiths of Amsa; in the afternoon, excursions to the discovery of the Kapsiki rocky peaks and their lunar landscapes. return to camp at the end of the day and free evening.




Day 21 : Market and local crafts

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Departure for Maroua in the morning, stop in Mokolo to visit the typical markets of Tourou and Mabas and for lunch; road for Mindif, shortly after Maroua, and visit of the village, its craftsmen and its rocky peak; arrival in Maroua at the end of the day, welcome to the hotel and evening free.




Day 22 : Transfer to Douala

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Departure for Douala, via Garoua, on an internal flight of Camair-Co; reception at the hotel and end of free day.




Day 23 : Last hours in Cameroon

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Free day in Douala, possibility of relaxation at marina or hotel, or shopping in Bonapriso; departure for Paris in the evening, by night flight.




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