About Cameroon

Cameroon, “All of Africa in one Country” or “Africa in miniature” lies between the Gulf of Guinea and the Congo Basin Rainforest and coincidentally the bridge between  two regional economic  blocks(ECOWAS and CEMAC); the country of legendary sportsman like Roger Milla, Eto’o Fils and Nganou; and cultural hotspot of the Central African sub region

Cameroon has two seasons, the Wet Season and the Dry Season. The Wet Season spans the months of March to October/November and during this season the tourists should expect regular heavy rainfall. However during this season the country is lush and green and at its most beautiful. This is the best season to visit the country. You will fall in love with the greenery of the landscape.

Population: 22.5 million inhabitants
Surface Area: 475,400 km2
Political Capital: Yaoundé (about 1.5 million inhabitants)
Economic Capital: Douala (about 2 million inhabitants)
Official Languages: English and French
Currency: Franc CFA
Country Code: 237
Ports of entry: Douala and Yaoundé

Tourist Visa: Contact the Cameroonian Diplomatic Mission in your country or its representative. Generally the following are required, your passport, two-way air ticket, 2 passport sized photographs and an equivalent of 45 euros. You will obtain your visa after 24 hours if you meet the requirements above.

Vaccinations: Vaccinations against yellow fever is imperative; and against meningitis if you want to stay for long in the Northern part of Cameroon. Anti-malarial drugs is recommended.

Climate: In the south, the equatorial forest region exhibits 4 seasons; one short and one long rainy season and one short and one long dry season. Generally the wet season lasts from 15th March to the beginning of November, and the dry season extends from November to March.

In the western plateau (North West and West provinces) there is one rainy season that extends from 15th March to mid November and one dry season that extends from mid-November to mid March.

In the north, the rainy season extends from June to the end of September. The dry season from October to the end of May.

Average Temperature: 26oC to 30oC 

Travel to Cameroon: The following air travel companies can be used: Air France, SwissAir, Kenyan Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Moroccan Airlines, AirBrussels….