Things to do in Cameroon

Waterfalls that fall into the ocean, a live volcano, royal palaces and primate sanctuaries. Filter by region, price and rating, and see every result on the map.

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    Airport Transfers

    Douala International Airport, Douala · Littoral

    Private Transfer: Douala Airport (DLA) to Douala City

    A pre-booked, one-way private car from Douala International Airport to any hotel or address in the city, with meet and greet in arrivals.

    From US$107 per car (up to 3 travellers) ≈ €91 About 25 minutes
    Culture & Heritage

    Yaoundé · Centre

    National Museum of Cameroon

    4.8 Guide rating

    Housed in the former French governor's palace, displaying royal artifacts, traditional instruments, and cultural relics from across Cameroon's 200+ ethnic groups.

    FCFA 2,000 ≈ €3
    Airport Transfers

    Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport, Yaoundé · Centre

    Private Airport Transfer: Yaoundé Nsimalen or Douala Airport

    A private, air-conditioned airport transfer run by a Cameroonian tour company, with pick-up at Yaoundé Nsimalen or Douala airport.

    From US$180 per car (up to 3 travellers) ≈ €154 30 minutes to 1 hour
    Airport Transfers

    Douala International Airport, Douala · Littoral

    Douala Airport Private Sedan or Minivan Transfer

    Fixed-price private cars from Douala airport to any part of the city, booked online with a welcome-sign meet and greet.

    Sedan from €58.75 · Minivan from €67.50 (per vehicle) ≈ €59 11–25 minutes to Bonapriso, Bonanjo or Akwa
    Nature & Waterfalls

    Melong · Littoral

    Ekom-Nkam Waterfalls Day Tour

    4.8 Guide rating

    Experience the spectacular Ekom-Nkam Waterfalls, an 80-meter high natural wonder surrounded by lush rainforest scenery (famous as the filming location for the movie Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan).

    35,000 XAF ≈ €53 1 Day
    Airport Transfers

    Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport, Yaoundé · Centre

    Yaoundé Nsimalen Airport Private Transfer to the City

    Nsimalen airport sits about 23 km south of central Yaoundé. A pre-booked private car takes you door to door in around 40 minutes.

    Sedan from €86.25 · Minivan from €100 (per vehicle) ≈ €86 About 40 minutes (23 km)
    Culture & Heritage

    Douala · Littoral

    Doual’art Cultural Centre

    4.6 Guide rating

    An influential contemporary art center and urban laboratory supporting Central African artists, public art installations, and cultural exhibitions.

    FCFA 1,500 ≈ €2
    Airport Transfers

    Douala International Airport, Douala · Littoral

    Douala Airport to Yaoundé Private Intercity Transfer

    Land in Douala and be driven straight to the capital in a private car, about four hours along the N3 highway.

    Sedan from €387.50 · Minivan from €500 (per vehicle) ≈ €388 About 4 hours 15 minutes (238 km)
    Airport Transfers

    Douala International Airport, Douala · Littoral

    Douala Airport Transfer to the City Centre (Sedan or Van)

    Budget-friendly private transfer to central Douala with free flight monitoring and a van option for groups of up to eight.

    Sedan from €57 · Van for up to 8 from €77 (per vehicle) ≈ €57 About 15 minutes (7 km)
    Airport Transfers

    Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport, Yaoundé · Centre

    Yaoundé Nsimalen Airport Transfer to the City Centre

    Good-value private car or van from Nsimalen airport to central Yaoundé, with free flight monitoring and free cancellation.

    Sedan from €57 · Van for up to 8 from €77 (per vehicle) ≈ €57 25–40 minutes, depending on traffic
    Mountains & Hiking

    Buea · South-West

    Mount Cameroon Base & Trails

    4.9 Guide rating

    Africa's highest active volcano peaking at 4,040m.

    FCFA 25,000 (Guide Fee) ≈ €38 Travel advisory
    Nature & Waterfalls

    Limbe · South-West

    Limbe Botanic Garden

    4.7 Guide rating

    Founded in 1892, this lush historical botanical garden features rare tropical trees, medicinal plants, tranquil streams, and nature trails.

    FCFA 2,000 ≈ €3 Travel advisory
    Wildlife & Safari

    Garoua · North

    Bénoué National Park Gateway

    4.6 Guide rating

    UNESCO Biosphere Reserve home to hippos along the Bénoué River, lions, giant elands, baboons, and rich bird species.

    FCFA 10,000 ≈ €15
    Mountains & Hiking

    Maroua · Far North

    Rhumsiki Peak & Mandara Mountains

    4.9 Guide rating

    Dramatic volcanic plug landscapes featured in global travel documentaries, famous for traditional potters, crab sorcerers, and breathtaking sunsets.

    Free Access Travel advisory
    Culture & Heritage

    Foumban · West

    Foumban Royal Palace & Museum

    4.5 Guide rating

    Built in 1917 by King Njoya, the Foumban Royal Palace is a iconic landmark showcasing rich Bamoun Kingdom heritage.

    5,000 XAF ≈ €8 2 - 3 Hours
    Wildlife & Safari

    Limbe · South-West

    Limbe Wildlife Centre

    A rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary for gorillas, chimpanzees, drills and other threatened primates, set beside the Limbe Botanic Garden.

    2–3 hours Travel advisory
    Wildlife & Safari

    Mundemba · South-West

    Korup National Park

    One of Africa's oldest rainforests, entered over a suspension bridge across the Mana River.

    2–4 days Travel advisory
    Wildlife & Safari

    Somalomo · East

    Dja Faunal Reserve

    A UNESCO World Heritage Site almost encircled by the Dja River: one of the largest protected rainforests in Africa, home to gorillas, chimpanzees and forest elephants.

    Multi-day
    Wildlife & Safari

    Yokadouma · East

    Lobéké National Park

    Remote Congo Basin park in the far south-east with forest clearings where western lowland gorillas and forest elephants gather.

    Multi-day
    Wildlife & Safari

    Waza · Far North

    Waza National Park

    Famous Sahelian floodplain park known for elephants, giraffes, antelopes and huge bird flocks.

    Multi-day Travel advisory
    Wildlife & Safari

    Garoua · North

    Faro National Park

    Wild savanna park along the Faro River, home to one of Cameroon's largest hippo populations and a rich mix of antelopes and birds.

    Multi-day
    Wildlife & Safari

    Yaoundé · Centre

    Mvog-Betsi Zoo

    City zoo supported by the Cameroon Wildlife Aid Fund, caring for primates and other animals rescued from the bushmeat trade.

    2 hours
    Nature & Waterfalls

    Kumba · South-West

    Lake Barombi Mbo

    A deep crater lake near Kumba, ringed by forest and known for fish found nowhere else on earth.

    Half day Travel advisory
    Culture & Heritage

    Limbe · South-West

    Bimbia Slave Trade Site

    Remains of an 18th–19th-century slave-trading port on the coast near Limbe, now a memorial site with guided visits through the forest to the old waterfront.

    2–3 hours Travel advisory
    City Sights & Markets

    Yaoundé · Centre

    Mfoundi Market

    One of Yaoundé's biggest and busiest markets: fresh produce, spices, fabrics and everyday life in full colour.

    1–2 hours
    Culture & Heritage

    Douala · Littoral

    Douala Maritime Museum

    A modern museum telling the story of Douala's port, coastal peoples and seafaring history, close to the Wouri waterfront.

    1–2 hours
    City Sights & Markets

    Bonanjo, Douala · Littoral

    Bonanjo Heritage Walk

    Colonial-era buildings, the Art Deco courthouse, Place du Gouvernement and the Pagode: Douala's historic quarter is best explored on foot.

    2–3 hours
    Beaches & Coast

    Kribi · South

    Kribi Lighthouse

    The German-era lighthouse on Kribi's headland, with sweeping views of the coastline and fishing pirogues below.

    1 hour
    Beaches & Coast

    Limbe · South-West

    Mile 6 Beach

    Black volcanic sand beside the ocean below Mount Cameroon, a favourite weekend spot west of Limbe.

    Half day Travel advisory
    Nature & Waterfalls

    Buea · South-West

    Tole Tea Estate

    Rolling tea plantations on the lower slopes of Mount Cameroon, with views across the Fako.

    2 hours Travel advisory
    Culture & Heritage

    Bandjoun · West

    Chefferie de Bandjoun

    One of the best-known Bamiléké royal compounds, with a soaring thatched ceremonial house, carved pillars and a museum of royal art.

    2 hours
    Culture & Heritage

    Bafut · North-West

    Bafut Palace

    The royal compound of the Fon of Bafut, a classic Grassfields palace with its sacred Achum shrine and a museum.

    2 hours Travel advisory
    Mountains & Hiking

    Oku · North-West

    Mount Oku and Lake Oku

    Cameroon's second-highest peak and its crater lake, inside the Kilum-Ijim montane forest, home to rare birds.

    1–2 days Travel advisory
    Nature & Waterfalls

    Bamenda · North-West

    Lake Nyos

    A crater lake in the Grassfields known worldwide for the 1986 gas disaster, now monitored with degassing pipes.

    Full day Travel advisory
    Wildlife & Safari

    Mbalmayo · Centre

    Mefou National Park

    Forest sanctuary south of Yaoundé caring for chimpanzees, gorillas and other primates rescued from the bushmeat trade.

    Half day
    Tours & Guides

    Douala · Littoral

    Camertour

    Cameroonian travel agency running one-day excursions and multi-day trips, including Ekom-Nkam Falls and the Douala-Edéa reserve.