Top Things to Do and See in Cameroon

Why Cameroon

Nicknamed Africa in miniature, Cameroon packs rainforest, savanna, volcanic peaks, beaches and more than 250 ethnic groups into one country. Here are the experiences worth planning a trip around.

Climb Mount Cameroon

At 4,040 m, Mount Cameroon is West and Central Africa's highest peak and an active volcano. Treks from Buea take two to three days through rainforest and lava fields. February's Race of Hope sees runners summit and return in hours.

Relax on Limbe's black beaches

The coastal town of Limbe has volcanic black-sand beaches like Down Beach and Mile 6. Visit the Limbe Wildlife Centre to see rescued drills, gorillas and chimpanzees, and the seafront botanic garden dating to 1892.

Explore Yaounde and Douala

Yaounde, the hilly capital, offers the National Museum and the nearby Mefou primate sanctuary. Douala, the economic hub, has the lively Marche Central and the Maritime Museum.

Discover the Grassfields kingdoms

In the Western Highlands, the Bamileke and Bamoun kingdoms keep living traditions. Visit the Bafut Palace near Bamenda and the Sultan's Palace and museum in Foumban, a centre of bronze casting and woodcarving.

See wildlife at Waza National Park

In the Far North, Waza National Park offers savanna safaris with elephants, giraffes, antelopes and lions. The dry season (November to April) is best for sightings around the waterholes.

Wander the Rhumsiki landscapes

The Mandara Mountains near Rhumsiki are a surreal world of volcanic plugs and terraced farms. Local guides arrange visits to Kapsiki villages and the famous crab sorcerer who reads fortunes.

Trek the Korup rainforest

Korup National Park is one of Africa's oldest and most biodiverse rainforests. Cross the Mana River footbridge and look for hornbills, monkeys and rare plants on guided forest walks.

Taste Cameroonian food

Try ndole (bitterleaf and peanut stew), grilled fish with plantain, and poulet DG. Wash it down with bissap or local Cameroonian coffee from the Western Highlands.

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