TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS TOURISM
HISTORY
Often referred to as “Africa in Miniature,” this country offers plenty to do within its borders. This nickname is due to the country’s the vast geographical and cultural variety which is found there. Cameroon has a diverse landscape ranging from gorgeous tropical beaches to breathtaking mountain vistas. Cameroon’s Atlantic coast alone has been an important and scenic sailing destination for hundreds of years. The best months for travel to Cameroon are January through April, when temperatures are moderate and the climate is dry. The lowest airfares can also be found during that time. With more than 200 ethnic groups living under one flag, Cameroon is steeped in cultural heritage, arts, crafts, and history.
Mile Six Beach: In the Southwest province, along the coast of
Musée de Douala: A must-see for art aficionados, this museum
Ring Road: The path that connects the most well-known attractions
features collections of Bamoun and Bamileke art, the Musée de
of Cameroon is known as Ring Road.
the South Atlantic Ocean, lies Mile Six Beach, renowned for its perfect surfing waves. Mile Six offers a calm setting for picnicking, sunbathing, and other beach activities. Hike Mount Cameroon: Mount Cameroon, at 13,353 feet (4,070 meters,) is the highest point in Cameroon. An active volcano, Mount Cameroon trickles lava down almost all the way to the sea, although it ’s difficult to see the peak of the mountain because of cloud cover. Korup National Park: Recognized as Africa’s oldest and most diverse rain forest, Korup National Park is located in the Southwest province of Cameroon at the base of Mount Cameroon.
Douala contains thrones, statues, and more relics from the country’s precolonial period. The building also has a shopping area with wood
Parc National de Waza: Open from November until June, Waza
and brass sculptures available for purchase.
National Park can claim the prize as Cameroon’s most famous national park.
Limbe Botanical Garden: A 1988 renovation of the garden brought a new focus on conservation to the organization, encouraging the
Dja Faunal Reserve: Dja Faunal is a protected rain forest with an
protection of Cameroonian forests and sustainable agricultural
assortment of flora and fauna. Ninety percent of the area having
practices. It makes for a peaceful escape from bustling Limbe and
been left undisturbed, the reserve is guarded by the Dja River, which
features thematic gardens, large trees, and picturesque views of
creates a natural barrier against the outside world. With its 107
nearby Mount Cameroon.
mammalian species, this area protects five endangered ones.
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