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ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT THE DOUALA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

  1. Arrival at the Douala international Airport. Airport Assistance and Transfer to Hotel
  2. Check in Krystal Palace Hotel Twin Breakfast included.
  3. Short briefing to fine-tune details of Cameroon’s next days
  4. Lunch or Dinner at Restaurant
  5. English speaking Guide
  6. Transportation Bus 01 : 30 seaters bus + Luggage van
  7. Bottled Water 02 /person/day 

DAY 2: DOUALA: Douala City Tour (40KMS / 7HRS)

This boat-shaped building has evolved considerably since its
inauguration at the end of 2013. While it has expanded its permanent collection, it now offers two main “attractions”: a maritime navigation simulation and a 3D storm box.
Through the maritime and river angle, the exhibition traces the history of coastal peoples, the slave trade, German and British colonization and the post-colonial period.
A downside: if he exhibits many objects from yesterday’s marine
universe (sextan, foghorn…) and today, he fishes because of the low presence of elements of Cameroonian artisanal fishing. 

Maritime Museum of Douala

The museum occupies only 400 m2 of this magnificent land liner. The roof offers a beautiful view of the Wouri River, the port of
Douala and former colonial buildings that have now been converted into courts, prefecture or or orphanages. A small souvenir shop has been set up at the entrance. Come to Musee Maritime de Douala to learn about the naval culture of Cameroon. See several collections displaying artifacts, photographs, nautical charts, and even animated exhibits. Aside from learning about the country’s maritime history, you can also find out how and where commerce developed in Cameroon. The museum offers guided tours for those who want to observe and learn at the same time.

DAY 2: DOUALA: Douala City Tour (40KMS / 7HRS)

ST Peter and Paul Cathedral

Located opposite the Mbappe Lepe stadium, the Cathedral of St Peter and
Paul Bonadibong is a very nice place to visit in Douala. An imposing Roman
Catholic Cathedral, typical of neo-roman architecture, with two twin towers
surround the central front. Built in 1936, the Cathedral of Douala is actually
an important piece of the historical monuments of Cameroon, based on the
legacy of the fathers Pallotins

Maritime Museum of Douala

Built by the famous Prince Dika Akwa Nya Bonambella, this architectural masterpiece ushered in a new era in Douala: that of opulent castles. The palace is a homogeneous synthesis of Cameroonian diversity: the western door is decorated with a Bamiléké hut and the two-headed snake, the “arms” of the Bamoun; the northern door represents a boukarou, the southern a Béti hut, and the eastern a maka hut. The Dika Akwa palace is a
major venue for the annual Ngondo celebration, among other traditional ceremonies.

King Dika Akwa’s Palace
Liberty Monument

La Nouvelle Liberté (the new statue of liberty) is a public artwork by Joseph Francis Sumegne located in the roundabout Deido in Douala and commissioned and produced by by doual’art in 1996. An impressive twelve meter monumental metal sculpture produced with recycled materials and positioned in the main roundabout of the neighborhood of Deïdo. This monument was set up in downtown Douala in2007. This unusual art has come to represent the hustle of the city. Douala’s iconic
statue has braved controversy to become the symbol of the city. Made out of scrap metal and junk, the statue at Rond Point Deido represents the people’s will to reinvent themselves.

First World War memorial in Place du Gouvernement Bonanjo District Douala Cameroon West Africa. Commemorating French and allied losses in Cameroon campaign against Germany. In memory of French soldiers and sailors who fell in battle during the campaign of CameroonOvernight at Krystal Palace Hotel. Double occupancy:


Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

First World War memorial

DAY 3: DOUALA - LIMBE - BUEA

First World War memorial

Limbe, also is known as Victoria, is an OPEC city founded by British Alfred Saker in 1858. It’s a seaside resort for tourists due to its beautiful beach, nightlife, attractions and climate. It sits at the foot of Mt Cameroon and hosts the Cameroon Development Cooperation (CDC), which is the second biggest employer (25000 employees) in the country after the government. The
Cameroon Oil refinery (SONARA) is also located here.
Major touristic attractions are the Limbe Botanical Gardens, Limbe Wildlife Center, Down beach fish market etc.

The city of Limbe has beautiful Botanic Gardens, which is the second-best garden in Africa. It was created in 1892 by Dr. Paul Preuss, (a German Horticulturist). The Botanic Garden is a gateway to the riches of the Mount Cameroon region, an area
internationally classified among the world’s biodiversity environments. It was used for the introduction and acclimatisation of exotic plants with economic and medicinal value. Lying at the foothill of Mount Cameroon, the Limbe Botanic Garden provides a peaceful web of attractions in its refreshing garden like the jungle village, the British Commonwealth memorial war graves, splendid trees and an ideal haven for
relaxation under the natural canopies. 

First World War memorial

The Garden harbours several floras of which more than 100 species are unique to the Mount Cameroon region. The Botanic Garden is accessible throughout the year and there are trained nature interpretive guidesto make your visit very interesting.

The Jungle Village

The Jungle Village; a point of attraction in the Botanic Gardens is an open-air amphitheatre with 4,000 sitting capacity and is
surrounded by a dense tertiary forest of a large variety of exotic and indigenous plants. It also harbours the unique strangulating
fig tree.

The Commonwealth War Graves

of 1914, located in the Botanic Garden beside River Limbe. These graves stand as a memorial to the British Commonwealth soldiers who lost their lives during the British occupation of West Africa.

Black Sand Down Beach Limbe

Limbe is famous for its stunning black sand beaches (lava sands from the Mt Cameroon eruptions, the mountain towering only a few dozen miles inland). The best stretch of beach is perhaps in the Limbe suburb of Bobende, where the crescent of beautiful black and dark brown sand faces the open Atlantic Ocean (with oil platforms towering in far distance). While pretty and scenic, it’s still quite dirty with trash coming both from inland and washed out by the ocean, a problem pretty much anywhere along the African Atlantic coast. Excessive use of plastics with zero recycling or trash collection is a real problem in Africa – most people treat their country as a trash can throwing stuff out pretty much anywhere.

Bimbia Slave Trade Site
Slave trade port Bimbia – memorial site

Bimbia Slave port, the largest slave trade site in all central Africa, is situated at the Eastcoast of the Limbe sub-division, it was the first place white-men, the Jamaican and English Baptist missionaries led by Rev. Alfred Saker set foot on the Cameroon shores in 1858, after Fernando Po. You can find Slavery Artifacts, Prison for recalcitrant slaves.

50TH ANNIVERSARY MONUMENT OF REUNIFICATION

The monument was constructed to commemorate the Reunification of the British Southern Cameroon and the French Cameroon to form the Present-day Republic of Cameroon.
The architectural edifice has a Logo of the celebration of the ‘Independence and Reunification of Cameroon’, as well as the Map of the Country with a dove to symbolize Peace. The search for Peace and Unity is still a journey for many Cameroonians, especially in the troubled crises regions.

However, this beauty thereafter served as a touristic site for recreation to the community of Buea and others coming from far and wide, who make a stop by for snapshots and to inhale the cool Buea breeze! Overnight at Mountain Hotel Buea. Double occupancy.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 4: BUEA – PONGO MONKEY CHIMPAZEE ISLAND – DOUALA

Douala Edea National park -Pongo Songo Chimpanzee Island – Douala NB (Access only on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays). The Pongo Monkey Island is located in the Littoral Region and near Edea and is
bordered by the Sanaga river. The association Papaye has a mission to protect the chimpanzee of the region. Tourists, researchers can live a unique experience
in the company of chimpanzees. The island also offers the opportunity to aboard canoes on the Atlantic ocean and relax on its wonderful beaches. A visit generates the necessary resources for the protection and survival of the
animals.
-Boat trip, Monkey Island visit, Marienberg Church visit and Tissongo Beach visit Overnight at Krystal Palace Hotel. Doble occupancy

Pongo Tongo Chimpanzee Island

DAY 5: Douala - Ekom Nkam Waterfall - Dschang Civilisation Museum - Bafoussam

EKOM NKAM WATER FALLS

Visit the Ekom Nkam Water falls having a height of 80 metres and found in the heart of a dense and luxurious vegetation. It is located in the coastal area a few kilometres from Nkongsamba, these beautiful and majestic waterfalls is an undulation of the Nkam River.
It is famous to the international world for being the scene for the shooting of several films such as the “Greystoke”, “The Legendary Tarzan”, “The Lord of the Apes” and many
others.

We later drive to Dschang and visit the Civilization museum of Dschang. The museum tells the story of Cameroon and how it came about to be. It goes  through the migration of tribes across the country and how each Kingdom or region is unique along with the history of the colonial period and the origin of some of the tribes. The Dschang municipal lake is found in front of the Museum,
We drive to Bafoussam and check into hotel.
Overnight at Zingana Hotel or Tagidor Garden Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinne

Civilization museum of Dschang

DAY 6 & 7: Baleng chiefdom – Metchie waterfall – Petpenoun Foumban Sultanate- Koutaba

After breakfast we visit the Baleng chiefdom, we visit its palace and museum. We later visit the lake Baleng before driving to visit the Metche waterfall. Before heading to Foumban, while in Foumban we visit the Sultan palace, museum, art market and the general market. We drive to Petpenoun Touristic center and check

Metche waterfall

This is an amazing waterfalls charged with a lot of history. The legend has it that the Metché Waterfalls derive their reputation from colonial times.
This is the place where the French colonial army used to throw Cameroonians who were opposition to their system into the waterfalls during the dark years of Cameroon. During the period of independence between 1955 and 1967, some Cameroonian nationalists were thrown there by the French army and loyalist forces.
On September 12, 1959, Jacob Fossi, detained, was thrown there by gendarmes. As he falls, he clings to André Houtarde, a French gendarme on duty in Bafoussam.

Both disappear and searches over several days do not allow the body of the French to be found. That day marked the end of the execution of prisoners in this place. The rebels also killed people in this place in the decade 1961-1971.
Today, these waterfalls are a place of pilgrimage to those who lost loved ones. The place has become a site of purification. The populations there perform ritual ceremonies that wash away bad spells. These rituals, proper to the Bamileke People, allow them to connect with ancestors, ask for purification and seek their protection and intercession.

We visit the Baleng chiefdom, we visit its palace and museum

The entrance gate to the Baleng chief's compound
Petpenoun Touristic center

There is nothing more delicate or stronger than reconnecting with the LOVE of our mother nature. Petpenoun offers the opportunity to re-unit wth nature and enjoy a guided tour of the center

Hiking on Mount Mbapit (altitude 1900m) and discovery of its mythical crater lake. You will try for yourself to throw stones into the waters of this Crater Lake because the legend says that it is impossible to throw stones into the Crater Lake and the stones
hit the waters of the lake. The lake has a mystical power to reject all objects thrown into it as it waters will remain undisturbed.

MONT MBAPIT
The Bamoun King Palace

It is also known as the “City of Arts”. Foumban is the capital of the Bamoun Kingdom. It is one of the oldest kingdoms in Black Africa. Its royal palace, a careful blend of baroque and local architectural styles is a MUST SEE attraction in the region. It was built in 1917 and is still very much alive till today. The palace is also the host of the famous Foumban museum. The Foumban museum regroups and displays more than 3 000 works of arts and historic items of the Bamoun culture.

Built in 1920, The palace museum is famous for its long history, the remarkable quality of its arts, the conservation and restortion of its magnificient collections . The Museum houses a unique collection of its kind in Africa that belonged to the Bamoun ruler. Overnight at Petpenoun Touristic center.

DAY 8: Petpenoun – Banjoun – Batoufam - Yaounde

After breakfast we drive to the Banjoun Chiefdom, this chiefdom has a good museum and the architectures of the palace are very beautiful with many carvings. We later drive to the Bafoussam-Yaounde highway, we shall stop by the Batoufam Chiefdom to visit its Palace and museum before heading to Yaounde.
Overnight at La Falaise or Hilton Hote

Day 9 & 10: YAOUNDE -KRIBI - YAOUNDE

The monuments Charles Atangana. The Ewondo Chief

Charles Atangana (1880 – 1 September 1943), also known by his birth name, Ntsama and his German name Karl was the paramount chief of the Ewondo and Bane ethnic groups during much of the colonial period in Cameroon. Although from an unremarkable background, Atangana’s loyalty and friendship with colonial priests and administrators secured him successively more prominent posts in the colonial government. He proved himself an intelligent and diplomatic administrator and an eager collaborator and he was eventually named paramount chief of two Beti-Pahuin subgroups, the Ewondo and Bane peoples. His loyalty and acquiescence to the German Empire was unquestioning and he even accompanied the Germans on their escape from Africa in World War I.

Housed in the former presidential residence, today National Museum of Yaounde serves as an institution for the conservation of the national culture. Opened in 1972, the museum attracts visitors with its architecture, attractive grounds, and vast collection of art. Take a guided tour to see exhibits of bronze and wooden statues and symbols, as well as pictures of historical figures.

The National Museum
Reunification Monument

The Monument of Reunification is rich in symbolism, providing insight into Cameroon’s history. At first glance, the monument depicts a statue of an old man holding five children in his arms while holding the national torch, symbolizing freedom. The fact that the old man carries the torch and not the children is significant – it represents the old man’s role in passing on Cameroon’s cultural heritage and lighting the path from tradition to modernity. The children surrounding the old man represent equal opportunities for both boys and girls in the nation.  the shape of the main monument is a spiral cone, representing two snakes whose heads unite at the top, symbolizing the two parts of Cameroon that have become one. On the left side of the structure, you can see the outline of Cameroon’s map. Beneath the monument, there are four pillars with engravings depicting the daily lives of people from Cameroon’s five cultural areas (hunting, fishing, sorcery masks, education, and harvests).

In conclusion, the Monument of Reunification is an essential part of Cameroon’s history and cultural heritage. It reminds us to
stay united and work together to build a prosperous and emerging Cameroon, showcasing the diversity of its people.

Patriotic Monument

A Place to Celebrate Patriotism
Designed by the Yaounde City Mayor, Luc Messi Atangana, the monument is full of symbolism.
The Patriot Monument is built on a surface area of 3,664 metres square.
It is composed of two interconnected arches with inscription “I LOVE MY COUNTRY
CAMEROON” “J’AIME MON PAYS LE CAMEROUN”

The independence monument memorial in Place (Independence Square), in Yaounde, Cameroon was built as a tribute to Cameroon’s independence from France on January 1, 1960.
A dramatic expression of independent Cameroon, this huge square is fronted by Yaoundé’s
Hôtel de Ville (town hall) and edged by flower beds and proudly African statues.

The Place of Independence Monumen
Grand Mosque

Grande Mosquée Central is a tourist attraction in Cameroon, located in Yaoundé Centre region) and belonging to the category of mosque, sacred and religious sites. Built on an area of 4 hectares1, it houses a Franco-Arab Koranic school, a library and conference rooms. It
also hosts the activities of several Islamic associations.

For all lovers of architecture and originality, this is the place you should visit because of his originality. Basilica of Mvolye welcomes faithful Christian Catholics from around the world. In the same way every Sunday during the office of ecumenical and the few curious to discover.
Created in Yaounde in 1998, basilica owes its conception to desire to make a large church to accommodate more people. The facade is open to widen on a parvis during pilgrimages and major religious celebrations.
Its a fabulous architectural work with inside an altar made of stone carve in one of the villages in Yaounde.

The Basilica minor of Mvolye

 Because of its original form, it imposes admiration and astonishment of the share of all the people who go there. The black Madonna, carved on ebony next to altar is undeniably the attraction of all the works of art. Of course you will find other paintings in bronze and silver, which adorn the walls of basilica outside and inside. The floor is cover with a carefully polish marble, which gives it an apparent solidity.

The Benedictine museum of Mount Febe Monastery

The Benedictine Monastery of Mont Febe houses artistic treasures from Cameroon in its three rooms. The collection, which numbers more than four hundred objects, includes masks, stools, beds, wall panels, pipes, etc. Founded in 1964 by Father Luitfrid Marfurt, a Swiss Benedictine monk who arrived in Cameroon in 1953

Day 11: Yaounde – Nkolandaom

Meet the magnificent great apes of Cameroon in a natural forest setting. Take a guided tour, lasting around 1.5 hours, and learn how they are helping to save Cameroon’s natural treasures.
Mefou primate sanctuary is at the heart of everything we do to protect Cameroon’s endangered primates. Set in 1000 hectares of rainforest, our sanctuary is home to 8 groups of chimpanzees comprising more than 120 individuals, 4 groups of western lowland gorillas comprising 25 individuals, and 10 groups of monkeys, including a variety of guenons and mangabeys, mandrills and olive baboons.

Mefou primate sanctuary
Nkolandom Touristic Center

Do you want to breathe the pure air of the equatorial forest or the mountain with gigantic trees? Would you like to turn your back on the daily grayness, the monotony of existence, the stress and the pain in the soul? Do you want to discover the wonders of African antiquity and return to ancient times, in a setting that is both prehistoric and modern? Do you love the picturesque flow of magical waterways with sparkling pebbles and breathtaking charm? A fantastic destination awaits you: NKOLANDOM TOURIST CENTER (CTN)
Visit to the Museum of Negro Arts & Souvenir Shop, Canoe rides, Fishing in fish ponds.

Day 12: Nkolandom - Yaounde - Kribi

We will spend this day traveling to arrive the beach town of Kribi

Visit the Lobe waterfalls. With a height of about 20 meters falling directly into the Atlantic Ocean a spectacular view for every visitor. (the only place in the world where a river flows to the sea through a water Cascade) Experience fantastic canoe rides to the lobe waterfalls

LOBE WATERFALL

PYGMI VILLAGE

visit the Bagyeli
Pygmies at the shore of the lush forest bordering the Lobe Waterfalls.
Today you will drive to the Lobe River and board a canoe to visit a pygmy village in the rainforest. Here you will have the opportunity to take part in the daily life activities of the pygmies, forest people living in harmony with nature.
Overnight at Copacanana Hotel or Le Lagone Hotel

Day 13: KRIBI - DOUALA

Before making our way back to Douala today, you will have some time to enjoy the seaside and relax on the white sandy beach this morning. Once in Douala, we will visit the handicraft market where you will have the opportunity to pick up some souvenirs of your time in Cameroon. This afternoon you will be transferred to the airport for your international flight out.

END OF TOUR

PACKAGE INCLUDES

Airport transfers

We include arrival and departure transfers regardless of whether you book flights yourself, or we book them for you. If you’re booking them yourself, then please let us know the details so that we can arrange the transfers.
Please note though that if you arrive earlier than Day 1 of the tour, and leave after the final day, we may need to make an additional charge for an airport transfer.

Accommodation

Accommodation as listed in the dossier. The nature of the destinations that we operate may sometimes mean that we need to change hotels, but we’ll always endeavour to keep the same standards. Please be aware that as we operate in many countries where tourism is in its infancy, hotel standards may not be the same as you’re used to elsewhere.

Guides

In most cases, you will be accompanied by one guide from
start to finish. However, there may be occasions when this is not practical, for example, if your trip covers a number of different countries. In these cases it often makes more sense to include different guides for each place, to take advantage of their specific knowledge of the destination.

Meals

As listed within the itinerary / dossier (B-Breakfast and
Lunch,).

Entrance fees

Entrance fees are listed for those sites that we mention within the itinerary. If there are any other sites that you’d like to see, these would be at your own expense

Visas

We arrange visas for our travellers. If an invitation letter is necessary then we will arrange this for you. If you need any advice with visas then just give us a call.

PACKAGE EXCLUDES

  • International Airfares
  • If you need any assistance with this, then let us know – although we can’t arrange it ourselves we can point you in the direction of a reputable provider that can assist
  • Vaccinations and Inoculations
  • Tips and Gratuities for your Driver/guide and Hotels staf
  • International Airport Departure Taxes
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Fees for International travel
  • Porterage charges
  • Shopping charges for Curios and Crafts
  • Optional activities unless specified as included, Any other
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