Travel in Cameroon

Cameroon is known as "Little Africa" ??due to its geological and cultural diversity, and its natural geography is quite rich. The highest peak in the area is the Cameroon volcano in the southwest, and the large cities include Douala, Yaounde and Garoua, and are home to more than 200 ethnic and linguistic groups. Cameroon is famous for its national football team and local music style, among which Makusa and Bikusi are the most famous.

Popular destinations in Cameroon: Yaounde, Maroua, Fomban, Douala, Limbe, Bamenda, Kribi. Bamenda

A city in western Cameroon and the capital of the North-West Province. In the highlands of Bamenda. Population 59,000 (1981). Leather, coffee and tobacco distribution center. The road leads to Yaounde and Limbe. There are art and technology colleges. There are many scenic spots and the tourism industry is booming.

Kribi

A port in southwestern Cameroon. Near the Gulf of Guinea. Population 13,000 (1981). Located on the edge of the tropical rainforest, it is a nearby agricultural and fish trading center. Exports ivory, cocoa, wood and coffee. There are food, water and electricity factories. The seaside scenery is beautiful. The road leads to Douala. There is an airport. Kribi is known as the Blue Coast of Cameroon. In addition to the beautiful scenery, the local area is also rich in fish and other seafood. The most famous one is Kribi shrimp, which is a well-known brand in Cameroon. In addition, the local fishery resources are rich. When walking on local beaches, large fishing boats often see local people fishing using primitive dragnet methods. Although the method is backward, there is a big harvest every time.

Limbe

Limbe is located on the western coast of Cameroon, a paradise for surfers. Formerly known as "Victoria", it is a port city in southwestern Cameroon. It is adjacent to the Gulf of Guinea, about 10 kilometers northeast of Buea and connected by roads. There is an island screen at the mouth of the bay, and the water depth of the pier is 10-12 meters. An important distribution center for agricultural products. Output banana, rubber, cocoa, coffee, palm kernel, etc. There are palm oil mills. The suburban zoological and botanical gardens are relatively famous. There are highways to Tontico and Douala, and there is an airport. The black sand beach is located on the coast of Limbe in the southwest of Cameroon. The lava and ash erupted from the waist of the volcano flow in large quantities toward the sea. The lava flows into the depths of the sea, and the volcanic ash mixes with the sand on the beach. Due to the action of sea water and wind over the years, lava and mud merged into one, turning into this slightly chocolate-colored black sand beach. This fine sandy black beach is a unique natural landscape in Cameroon. It is said to have special therapeutic functions. It attracts not only tourists from Cameroon and Africa, but also tourists from Europe and the United States. In recent years, all Western tourists who come to Cameroon have chosen Limbe’s black sand beach as their first attraction.

Fomban

A city in northwestern Cameroon. Population 41,400 (1981). Built in the 18th century. There are ancient palaces and museums in the ancient capital of Bamun Kingdom. An important distribution center for coffee, cocoa, kola nuts and tobacco. The handicraft industries of copper, bamboo, rattan and wood products are famous. The road leads to Douala. There is an airport.