"Two years in Cameroon" Cameroon by rslyons99

Cameroon Travel Guide: 437 reviews and 749 photos

As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Cameroon I saw large parts of the country and experienced a wide variety of sights and events. I lived in Kumba, a large town in the Southwest Province, where I taught A-Level physics and geology in the government bilingual high school.

Cameroon has tremendous potential for tourists. Mount Cameroon is an active volcano that can be climbed by amateurs, the beaches are spectacular, you can hike through some of the oldest rainforest on the continent, experience the diversity of cultures, religions, and languages, and even see a few elephants and lions. And the food is fantastic!

Unfortunately, travel in Cameroon is anything but easy. The roads are terrible, the police constantly harass, public transportation is infrequent and unreliable, and speaking French is pretty much a requirement. But the people are very friendly and open to foreigners, so a little perseverance can overcome most obstacles.

I haven't been back to Cameroon since returning to the States in 2001, but the experience of the country stays with me every day.

Last visit to Cameroon: Jun 2001
Intro Updated Oct 12, 2003
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Reviews (13)

Kumba eats Restaurants (4)

The owner of Classy Burger, Moses, describes it as "McDonald's for Africa." I think he's going a bit far, but it was one... more travel advice

Canoe the crater lake (Kumba)! Off The Beaten Path (2)

Just outside Kumba is a large crater lake called Barombi Mbo. It is a pleasant and peaceful place, just a few kilometers... more travel advice

Climb on the lava flow! Off The Beaten Path (2)

Near Mile 11 beach in Limbe, the lava from the 1999 eruption of Mount Cameroon flowed across the road, stopping just shy... more travel advice

Get to the north Transportation (2)

(2001) There are really only two options to get to the north of Cameroon. Fly from Yaounde or Douala on Cameroon... more travel advice

Things to Do (2)
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Comments (6)

Wafro Dec 27, 2005 at 7:40 AM Report Abuse

Enjoy the last moments of 2005 and already the best for 2006. Happy travels!!! Great Page BTW
tatyanap Nov 12, 2005 at 4:39 PM Report Abuse

Great page! I may go to Cameroon next summer.
scarm Jul 29, 2005 at 12:48 PM Report Abuse

Great Pages - Thanks! I'd say you should be about ready for a return trip.
Vintom Oct 10, 2003 at 10:37 PM Report Abuse

Intresting insight into Cameroon, not a place that figures high on any travellers must see lists. you may just change a few minds.
tini58de Oct 4, 2003 at 3:23 PM Report Abuse

Great information - keep up the good work - wonderful page, indeed!
Bonobo2005 Jun 25, 2003 at 4:09 PM Report Abuse

wow..making it to Mt Cameroon is one of my dreams!!! I hope you will also share some pictures from your trip - if you can!