Cameroon · Tribal Experiences

9-Day Ba'Aka Tribal Tour to Dja Fauna Reserve with Forest Camping

9 Days Round trip from PG8W+3Q9 Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Get an up-close look at the Ba'Aka way of life
  • 02 Explore the Dja Fauna Reserve and its remarkable biodiversity
  • 03 Spot wildlife such as elephants, gorillas, and chimpanzees
  • 04 Learn about the rich cultural heritage of native communities

Embark on a journey to the Dja Fauna Reserve, the leaf huts of the Ba'Aka pygmies, and some of the oldest civilisations in Cameroon. Discover villages, their way of life, beliefs, and the ancestral practices of these native people. Explore a magnificent virgin forest and equatorial rainforest through several indescribable landscapes, with exceptional canopies stretching across the day.

After 7km of pedestrian walk within the forest, we shall uncover the buffalo rock overlooking a part of the reserve.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
City Yaounde
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nsimalen International Airport - Yaounde

  • Arrive at the Nsimalen International Airport, meet our agent, and transfer to the hotel. 

Dinner and overnight.

2
Day 02

Yaounde – Somalomo (250km)

  • Have an early morning breakfast and take off for Somalomo. 
  • Arrive at Somalomo and negotiate for entry formalities into the Dja Forest Reserve. 
  • Cross the Dja River through ferry transport, then head to the pygmy village.

Overnight open air under the tent on a camping ground.

3
Day 03

Pedestrian walk within the Dja Fauna Reserve

  • After breakfast, depart to Schouam, situated some 10 km from the camping ground, accompanied by a local guide who will explain the customs of the different village communities we find on the way. 
  • After 7km of pedestrian walk within the forest, we shall uncover the buffalo rock overlooking a part of the reserve. 
  • Admire the nice panorama of the canopy (treetop) stretching as far as the eye can see—the possibility of observing animals and taking photo shoots of them. 
  • Picnic in the heart of the forest and discover the forest. 
  • Dinner and overnight in tents under the tree tops.  
4
Day 04

Pedestrian Walk Within The Dja Fauna Reserve

  • Have an early morning breakfast and hear the sounds of wild birds and animals as the branches and leaves of the forest also wave at you. 
  • Spot animals roving on the Schouam rock. 
  • Depart for the Forest clearings or bais located about 25 km away. 
  • Walk in the forest, observing the natural splendour of this forest reserve. 
  • Stop for lunch and then take a stroll in the reserve.

Dinner and overnight in tents.

5
Day 05

Further Activities Within The Dja Fauna Reserve

  • Have an early morning breakfast and head to the Forest Clearings.
  • After settling into the camp, have your lunch in the afternoon. 
  • Watch for animals in the clearings, including elephants, gorillas, sitatunga, bosngos, birds, etc., swimming in the surrounding straps. 

Dinner and overnight in tents.

6
Day 06

Somalomo

  • Have an early morning breakfast and observe animals in the Forest Clearings.
  • Pedestrian walk to return to Somalomo. 
  • Enjoy lunch and continue the tour.

Dinner and overnight in a tent mid-way in the forest.

7
Day 07

Somalomo

  • After breakfast, head out to observe animals.  
  • Return to Somalomo and have lunch.
  • Take some rest before resuming the walking tour. 
  • Arrival at Somalomo and check-in at Somalomo guest house. 
  • Go for a swim in the Dja River.

Dinner and overnight at the guesthouse.

8
Day 08

Somalomo – Yaounde (250km)

  • Have a hearty breakfast and take off for Yaounde via Ayos. 
  • A brief stopover at the Bifolone Pygmy village and arrive at Ayos. 
  • Explore the Nyong River and try your hand at fishing. 
  • Enjoy “Kanga” species of fish freshly caught from the River Nyong.  
  • Return to the hotel in Yaounde.

Dinner and overnight.

9
Day 09

Yaounde – Mefou National Park – Nsimalen International Airport

  • Enjoy breakfast and depart to the Mefou National Park to visit the endangered primates. 
  • Return to Yaounde and visit the National Museum of Yaounde. Discover the different monuments of the city. 
  • Shop at the craft centre at Tsinga and drive to the Nsimalen International Airport for the return flight.

End of Tour.

Dja Fauna Reserve, the leaf huts of the Ba'Aka, Schouam canopy, Dja River

Where this trip takes you

Dja Fauna Reserve, the leaf huts of the Ba'Aka, Schouam canopy, Dja River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from PG8W+3Q9 1 city · 9 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation in a comfortable vehicle with driver and fuel
  • Shared accommodation
  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Guide and trackers
  • All visits and activities mentioned in the program

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance
  • Personal items such as sun cream, insect repellent, and souvenirs
  • Additional food and drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Aéroport International Yaoundé Nsimalen, Yaoundé, Cameroun
Tour start
PG8W+3Q9, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 days finish where they began, in PG8W+3Q9.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $833.33 — $10,000.00
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