Cameroon Travel Forum

Hi. I am interested in visiting Cameroon in June-July [unable to go at other times] and Lonely Planet says many roads are impassable during these months. Does this mean it is basically not possible to travel around the country by ground transport at this time? Or do they mean many small roads? Thanks

Dear fellow travellers,

In March I will go to Cameroon for 3 weeks. I fly into Douala.
I like to see some gorillas and tribal people (in the rainforest).
Can anyone give me a tip where to go? And how?

Hope to hear from you,
Thanks

Tobi

Please read my itinerary and if you have any suggestions please advise. There are 3 of us, we don't have a car, we have a visa for the Republic of Congo and we hired a guide to accompany us.


Day 1) May 13th, Sunday

Arriving Douala, Cameroon (DLA) on May 13, 4:05 pm.

-Accomodation @German Seaman's Mission/Foyer du Marin, BP 5194; Rue Gallieni, off Rue Joffre, Akwa; tel. 342-27-94, email:douala@seamannsmission.org. Price=$39/night for a triple room.

Day 2) May 14th, Monday
-Centrale Voyages bus to Yaounde departs Boulevard du Presidente Ahmadou Ahidjo, near Place Ahmadou, just east of the center @0700 and arrived Yaounde @10am. Price=$15.
-Alliance Voyages bus departs Yaounde to Batouri -6 hours, Price=$10. Passing throught the Towns of Awa , Ayos , and many little villages, beautiful Landscapes , local markets , local people and houses .
-Accomodation @Bertoua-Hotel de L'Est, Poste Centrale Rond-point; tel 224-23-42/951-58-93, Price=$19/room.

Day 3) May 15th, Tuesday
-Bus from Bertoua to Yokadouma, Price=$10, length is 6 hours, passing through the Towns of Batouri , Gari - Gombo, -Accomodation @Yokadouma , Elephant Hotel, Price=$19/room, tel. 224-20-77.
-Arrange provisions for Congo.

Day 4) May 16th, Wednesday
-Arrange bus or bush taxi to Libongo. Take a motorised pirgoue down the mighty Sangha River to Bomassa in the Republic of Congo and Noua`balé-Ndoki National Park. Price of pirogue=$150.

Day 5) May 17th, Thursday
-From Bomassa transfer to a smaller pirogue by vehicle 1 hour driving and then go up the Mbeli River to Mbeli Camp approximately 1 hour, situated in the heart of the rainforest. Walk to Mbele camp is 3-4 kms. Overnight Mbeli Camp.

-This will be the base to explore sorrounding forest, track gorillas, visit baaka villages.The day will be spent at Mbeli Bai. .

-Visit At Mbeli Bai (3-4 km walk). Possibly see gorillas, chimps, elephants, leopards, and more.
Day 6) May 18th, Friday

-Stay in Mbeli Camp, and track gorillas, trek in the rainforest. Price=$50/Day

Day 7) May 19th, Saturday
-Mbeli camp to Guga Camp. After breakfast around 7:30 at Mbeli Camp, depart on foot for the river port and then upriver for about 3 hours to Guga Camp. Lots of chimps in this area. Price=$50/Day

Day 8) May 20th, Sunday
-Stay in Guga Camp and track animals and explore area. Price =$50/Day

Day 9) May 21st, Monday
-Depart Guga Camp to Guga Bai and back to Mbeli camp. Get to Guga Bai about 10:30. There was not anything in the Bai. Price=$50/Day
-Take boat to Mbeli camp. At Mbeli port walk the 3 km to Mbeli camp.

Day 10) May 22nd, Tuesday
-Depart Mbeli to Bomassa. Walk the 3 km to the port and take boat 1 hour to vehicle at Bomassa Port. Take vehicle 1 hour to Bomassa. Price=$50/Day
-Accomodation in Bomassa

Day 11) May 23rd, Wednesday
-Return to Bomassa transfer from Mbeli River and to Yokadouma by motorized boat. Price of pirogue=$150.

--Accomodation @Yokadouma , Elephant Hotel, Price=$19/room, tel. 224-20-77.

Day 12) May 24th, Thursday

-Return to Bertoua via bus or taxi. Price=$10
-Accomodation @Bertoua-Hotel de L'Est, Poste Centrale Rond-point; tel 224-23-42/951-58-93, Price=$19/room.

Day 13) May 25th, Friday
-Return to Douala via bus or taxi. Price=$10
--Accomodation @German Seaman's Mission/Foyer du Marin, BP 5194; Rue Gallieni, off Rue Joffre, Akwa; tel. 342-27-94, email:douala@seamannsmission.org. Price=$39/night for a triple room.
Day 14) May 26th, Saturday
-Free Day-May be spent returning from the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park depending on whether we spend an additional day in the National Park or if we are delayed on our return.
-Pending our return to Douala on this day we will visit the beaches west of Limbe. 1 hour taxi from Douala, Price=$10/Each way.
-Accomodation: Seme New Beach Hotel, Sonara Road, our@camnet.cm, Price=$37/Night. Hotel is located on the beach and has a natural rock spring pool for swimming.

Day 15) May 27th, Sunday
-Relax on beach and sorrounding areas of Seme New Beach Hotel during the day, and visit Bomana Falls.
-Return to Douala by taxi to airport. Price=$20.
Airline Itinerary for All: Depart Douala at 10:40 PM.

Thanks
Matt

I am hoping to visit my son who is serving in Peace Corps in Cameroon. I have no set time to do this; simply want to find out 1) how do I even go about getting to Cameroon? and 2) What is this going to cost me?

He is living in Hina in the Extreme North Province. He says he is easily 5-7 days from the U.S., so his thinking is that we will meet in a larger, easier to reach location. Any advice on that?

Or, am I foolish to think I can get to Cameroon since I am not really a world traveler? The extent of world traveling is England and Wales.

Thanks,
D. L.

Hello, 2 friends and I from the USA are planning on flying into Douala, Camerron for 2 weeks in mid May 2007. We are planning to visit the Congo rainforest in Lobeke National park and track gorillas, visit pygmies and basically explore the rainforest there.

Do you know where we could rent a cheap jeep to get there? I found one place that includes the driver for $120/day US.

Our desire is to find a way to get dropped off in Lobeke National park and then a way to get returned from Lobeke to Douala. Ideally we are looking to arrange transport to and from Lopbeke national park. Do you have any recommendations as to how to get to this place?

Thanks
Matt

I know it's a long way and would be cheaper to fly but i know someone who wants to drive from cameroon to congo. is this possible and want kind of documents would they did to do this?

Hi there,

I will be traveling to cameroon next year and will be staying for between 3 months and 6 months. I will want to rent somewhere to stay will this be easy to do? and how much will it cost?
also I would like to work just so I have a little money to get by will it be easy for a "tourist" to find work in cameroon?

I'm looking for any new music that's coming out of Cameroon now.

forgive me if I've asked twice, I can't find what I just wrote.

Are there any new, hot sounds coming out of Cameroon now?

What is the cost for a first class compartment from Yaunde north and how can I make reservations in advance?

Gonne travel to cameroon from Niger via Nigeria. Does any one know if I can obtain then cameroon visa at any off the northern border crossings sutch as Banki, Gambura or Mubi, or do I have to travel down to Lagos where I know they issue it?
Lots off thanks for help!

I'm just trying to find out how low the numbers of tourists travelling to Cameroon really are, the type of tourists who have visited and what they made of the place.

Hi,

I am planning to travel from Cameroon to Ghana, but am having extreme difficulty in finding out information about potential travel options. From my online searches, it would seem that there are no direct flights between the two countries. Has anyone done this route before?

Also, I keep reading online and in guidebooks that there is some sort of boat service between Tema (near Accra) in Ghana and Cameroon, but I can't find details on this anywhere. Does anyone know if this is true? Is service regular? Is it expensive?

Basically, I'm looking for info on how to travel between these two countries by any means necessary. I'm also willing to travel overland if need be, but am worried this will be very time-consuming and expensive since I'll have to pay for visas to various countries en-route and find places to stay.

Thanks!!

I will need to get from Doula to Yaounde next week. I will like to rent car to drive from Doula to Yaounde, and how long will it take to drive?

Hi,

I am planning to visit Cameroon next summer and have a few questions. Maybe somebody with recent experience can answer them.

1. How easy is it to find a cybercafe? I plan to teach online while there and need to stay in touch with my students. Do hotels offer reasonable rates?

2. How much money should I bring -- not counting hotels/flights? I know it's a difficult question but I usually buy just a few souvenirs and maybe some books, CDs, etc. What are average prices for small things like that?

3. Do hotels offer laundry service? I would think they do -- but just in case.

Many thanks for your help!

Hello,

I will be attending a conference for a few days in Yaounde. Can someone tell me about the nightlife around the Mercur hotel? Bars and hang outs? Good food places that are not too expensive?

Also, I will have about a day in which I will be able to take an excursion. Any advice on where and how?

Thanks a lot!

Shawn

I'm a final year medical student in london thinking of doing my elective in cameroon. Does anybody have any advise or know any hospitals which have accepted foreign students in the past. My French isn't great so the anglophone regions would be better. Thanks.

Hello! I am trying to locate the telephone number of a bakery in Douala called Zepal bakery. If you are there and could send it, I would be very thankful!

I have some clients who will be traveling to Ndjamena Chad in order to get to Maroua Cameroon, however, they will need to cross the border between the two countries. Can anyone tell me what that will all require?

I was recently ripped off by an aupaire scam and am wondering if anyone knows where I would report fraud in Cameroon or in US? Also has anyone from Douala ever heard of Cedric Travel Agency Cameroon? They are supposed to be located at 58 rue du General Charles De Gaulle. Tel 00237 764-4149. I sent $ to this place for air fare hoping to get a nanny and am feeling like a complete jack ass! Can anyone help me. These people make everyone look bad. Thank you...Linda

I HAVE SEND MY PARCEL FOR CLOSE TO THREE MONTHS VIA AIR MAIL FROM CHINA TO KUMBA .UPTIL NOW THAT I AM WRITING THE ARCEL HAS NOT BEEN RECIEVED. WHY.

I am being hired as a farm tech-staff by a French guy / company in Douala and was advise to secure visit visa and they will juz work on my working visa upon arrival. The compensation offer is irresistable but I'm a little skeptical on some things. Is it safe to grab the offer considering the following:

1) Visit visa - working visa to follow as promised.
2) Contract signing upon arrival in Cameroon
3) My first time to be working overseas, and no diplomatic mission of our country there as well as their country to ours.

The sponsor will send me an invitation letter to Cameroon and one way ticket via Paris.

Please advise. Any info at all will be greatly appreciated (i.e. securing visa), legalities, tips, warnings, anything at all.

Lots of thanks....

Hello,
I'm Fox from Italy. I will reach Cameroon and I'd like to contact by email some travel agencies in Cameroon. Do you know some emails, please?
Reply to my email, please: foxeshunter@katamail.com
thanks Fox

I am traveling to Cameroon the end of November, can anyone recommend a nice hotel?

Travelers,
I am a United States student looking to visit Cameroon this summer. What are the safest and most reliable modes of transportation throughtout the country?

Erik

say for a visit. I am interested in a lady and wonder how easy it is for a resident to get a passport and visa to US. How long must one wait to get married if I was to go there. Thanks everyone!

I'm from the Philippines and intend to visit Cameroon in the near future. Cameroon has no diplomatic representation in the Philippines that leaves me wondering on how to obtain my entry visa. Can I just get a visa at the airport upon entry?

I aren't yet but would be if I don't get some useful information!

I am a recent graduate, my uni friend is flying back to Cameroon to get married and I am flying back straight after her for the wedding as her bridesmaid! Trouble is I have NO IDEA about the country, culture, what to take, warnings dangers, off the beaten paths etc etc. My dad is trying to stop me going by insisting there is much social unrest and can be very dangerous for foreigners is this true?

Thanks in advance to all those who reply!
Amara

I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO GET BTO BATOURI.