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| Cameroon Travel Guide for backpackers |
| From large modern cities to lush rainforests, savannah plains and arid semi-deserts, Cameroon has a diverse landscape, peopled by over 130 ethnic groups speaking an array of different languages. Sadly, although this great and fascinating country is beautiful and filled with wild life and national parks, as well as some great beaches, it is not one of the most carefree places and there are certain areas that should only be traveled if in convoy, such as the Adamaoua, North and Far North provinces, and other places should be avoided altogether, namely Yaounde's La Briquetterie and Mokolo. |
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Yaounde – Now a centre of urban bustle with winding streets, great museums, and the Benedictine Monastery’s Musée d'Art Cameroonais, and so much more going on, Yaounde is worth checking out, especially for the excellent grilled chicken it has made its own.
Buea – This little place placidly nodding off in the sun has seen a fair whack of history, and has been declared a capital a couple of times, but is today a place where the laidback and lazy will enjoy the atmosphere and a few brewski’s in perfect peace.
Douala – If you want to see how the other half lives, come here. Then thank your lucky stars you can leave, but for all that, it is a good base for exploration trips to more exciting destinations around and about.
Foumban – If your interests lie in African art, then this is the best place to see it as Foumban is an important centre for traditional works. The Palais Royal is also well worth checking out where the ruler of the Bamoun people lives.
Mt Cameroon – This magnificent mountain is a great climb, and covered in dense tropical forests with sub-alpine meadows giving a quiet breather to stop and lay back and gaze over the view.
Parc National du Waza – Elephant, loads of them, and other members of African wildlife live in this national park where you can watch them living out the drama of their lives from the safety of your car. Just don’t get clever and get out of your car unless you want make headline news as another tourist chowed in the park.
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 DAILY BUDGET in CAMEROON - If you really want to see this interesting country but don’t have a whole heap of cash, you could still make it on about US$25-50 a day, if you are prepared to rough in rooms with bucket showers, eat traditional food from street vendors, and drink lion’s ale (the water is quite safe) instead of the brewed stuff. Should you be a little better off, then you could grab the occasional minivan taxi and one or two decent meals for US$50-100 a day. For US$150-200 a day, you will be living well with first class accommodation and the best cuisine, but you probably won’t be a backpacker. |
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| November to February when the country is cooler and drier is the best time to visit as far as climate goes. Having said that May is also a good time to trot out to the country when the biggest public celebrations are held in the Cameroon National Festival. Then Tabaski, in February or March sees amongst other celebrations, processions of Marabouts, the wise men and fortune-tellers of Islam, parading through town. |
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