Africa is a very rich and diversified continent with many
interesting touristic sites that account for the recent surge in touristic
activities. Cameroon, also known as Africa in miniature is located at what is generally
called the armpit of Africa. In this article, we will focus on providing some
directions / guidance for visitors to Cameroon. This article will also outline
a list of things to do, and answer will be provided to questions such as:
- Which city to visit?
- What are the features or areas of interest
within these cities?
Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The first
point of attraction for any tourist would be major cities like Douala, Limbe,
and Kribe. This is due to their proximity to the ocean and hence, their
fantastic sandy beach. However, there are other beautify cities that all
tourist to Cameroon should visit so as to have a more complete and
comprehensive perspective of this rich multicultural and diversified
country. Visiting the following cities
is recommended;
Douala
Douala is the economic capital of Cameroon and has the
busiest seaport in the country. It is the head quarter and the manufacturing
zone for many organization as they try to stay closer to raw material. Hence,
Douala is the perfect place for any tourist to buy a
vehicle that will serve for transportation throughout the trip. It is
also the right place to sell the vehicle at the end of their trip. However, to
quickly shop online and other belongings,
we do recommend posting them in advance on free classified Ad websites.
- This is a monument built from recycled
local material and contributes to the cities effort toward environmental
sustainability. At a height of 12 meters, the monument could be seen at a
distance and can be used by tourist as a point of reference.
- The Provincial Museum of Douala (Le Musée
Provincial de Douala)
This is an excellent place to visit
in Douala. Though small compared to other museums in the country, the
provincial museum of Douala features an exhibition of interesting crafts and arts.
- The Douala Edéa Wildlife Reserve
This is an excellent place
for those who like to be in the wild. This reserve features several animals to
include, elephants, crocodiles, sea turtles. Including a diverse species of birds.
The are several hotels in Douala that offer services
within a wide price range. Anyone visiting Cameroon should be able to get a
place that match their budget. However, several aspects need to be taken into
consideration when selecting a hotel. This include things like security and
accessibility. Some of the major hotels in Douala include: "
There are hundreds of Hotel in Douala. Reservation
could be made on sites like www.booking.comor visitors could search for available rooms on free classified ad sites like www.kijoki.comand then contact the hotel by phone to make their reservation.
see you on part two of these article as we visit the
city of Kribe
