Thursday, February 17, 2011

Visit Yaounde and Douala the Beauty and Attraction of Cameroon

Among the mountains, Mount Cameroon is a major attraction for those interested in Sightseeing in Cameroon. Mount Cameroon lies near the coast and is the highest mountain in Central and West Africa and draws hikers and climbers. The starting point for climbing this mountain is the city of Buea, where guides can be hired and equipment can be rented. The hikers can also use the tin-roofed huts for sleeping during night.

Cameroon Tours can never be complete without a visit to Douala and Yaounde which are two very important towns of Cameron. The city Yaoundé is home to most of Cameroon's national monuments and also has several museums some of which are definitely worth visiting. The western highlands of the country are famous for its mountain scenery, waterfalls and lakes, and the altitude of the place accounts for its cold climate.

Douala is the largest city of Cameroon situated on the banks of Wouri River, has got largest port & country's major International airport "Douala International Airport". It is the commercial capital of the Cameroon & export mainly oil, cocoa, coffee, timber, metals, and fruits. Douala is the 27th most expensive city in the world and the most expensive in Africa. Douala features a tropical monsoon climate, with relatively constant temperatures throughout the course of the year. The city typically features warm and humid conditions. Visa Issuance for most of European & British Nationals is issued upon arrival but it is mandatory to take permission from "LE DELEGUE GENERAL DE LIMMIGRATION" prior flying to Cameroon. Douala International Airport is served by 8 Commercial & 4 chartered services. The airport has got all the major facilities including post office, bank counters, tourist & visa assistance desks. General Taxis or private cabs can be hired easily from outside airport. There are airport reservations desks as well & provide pick & drop service for foreigners. Amongst popular hotels in Douala is "Hotel Akwa Palace". Douala is linked by rail to Yaoundé.


Yaounde is the capital of Cameroon and second largest city in the country after Douala. It lies in the center of the nation at an elevation of about 750 meters (2,500 ft) above sea level. Major industries in Yaoundé include tobacco, dairy products, breweries, clay, glass goods, and lumber. Visa Issuance for most of European & British Nationals is issued upon arrival but it is mandatory to take permission from "LE DELEGUE GENERAL DE LIMMIGRATION" prior flying to Cameroon. Yaoundé is served by "Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)" where 6 Commercial & 3 chartered services. The airport has got all the major facilities including post office, bank counters, tourist & visa assistance desks. General Taxis or private cabs can be hired easily from outside airport. Many bus companies operate from the city, particularly in the Nsam and Mvan neighborhoods. Frequent bus runs occur along the road between Yaoundé and Douala, which has witnessed several fatal accidents. Travel time by road between Douala and Yaoundé is approximately 3 hours. Traffic in the city can be heavy during weekdays. Yaoundé is also linked by rail to Douala.

When to Visit Cameroon:

Cameroon has a network of dusty back country roads, except when it rains, at which time they turn to mud. Bearing in mind the deep greenness that covers much of the country it does not take great powers of deduction to conclude that it rains extensively. As much as is possible it is advisable to avoid the wet seasons.
As a rule the southern tropical belt experience rain intermittently all year round, with a more persistent deluge between June and October.
In the north the climate is drier, with a more distinct summer wet season between mid-April and October.
In general the best months to visit are the winter months between November and February, although it is also during that time that the Harmattan cloud May periodically uncertain the landscape.

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