The top 5 travel destinations in Cameroon

Cameroon is located on the west coast of Africa and right on the equator. Connoisseurs call it “Africa in miniature” because it is home to a variety of typical African landscapes. In addition, the cultural diversity is immense: more than 200 ethnic groups have their home there.

During your holiday in camera you can trace the country's history and marvel at wild animals in national parks. The capital Yaounde with its approximately 1.3 million inhabitants is lively and colorful.

1. Dja Animal Reserve
This wildlife reserve is located on the upper reaches of the Dja River, after which it is named. It expands to around 5,300 km² and offers a view of exotic flora and fauna. 90% of the area is covered by evergreen rainforest.

The reserve received a UNESCO title in particular because of the animals. 120 species of mammals roam the grounds. These include forest elephants, chimpanzees and lowland gorillas.

2. Capital Yaoundé
The capital Yaoundé has around 1.3 million inhabitants. It is densely populated compared to the hinterland. The scenery is enchanting as the city is built on hills around the Mfoundi River. The two mountains Mont Fébé and Mont Mbankolo tower in the west of the city.

Mont Fébé is an excellent place to enjoy great views over the city. The panorama is perfected by the tropical jungle that surrounds the city.

3. Boumba Bek National Park
This national park is located in the southeast of the country and has an immense size of 2,383 km². It gets its name from the two rivers Bek and Boumba that flow through it.

The landscape is varied and primarily characterized by lowland rainforest. Pygmies live there and have preserved their time-honored culture to this day. During a safari you will marvel at gorillas, forest elephants, bongos and over 200 species of birds.

4. Campo Ma’an National Park
This national park in the southwest of the country has been a biosphere reserve since 1999. Its size is 2,640 km². Over 1,500 plant species thrive in this area. Chimpanzees, gorillas and numerous species of birds feed on them, among others. Hippos swim in the waters.

5. Lobé Falls
In the south, the Lobé Falls rush into the Gulf of Guinea. The height of the waterfalls is around 20 m. Unlike most other waterfalls, this one feeds its water directly into the sea.

Medical care is inadequate in Cameroon. The range of doctors and clinics in Yaoundé and Douala is good, but by no means comparable to the European standard. Medical expenses must be paid immediately in cash.

This makes it all the more important to travel to Cameroon with good security. This means reimbursement of costs is guaranteed – for any medical costs on site or even for transport back to Germany.