Day 01
Arrival at Nsimalen International Airport and Transfer to Yaounde
- Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight.
Cameroon · Culture
11-Day Cameroon Grassfield Culture Tour with Mount Bapit and Limbe
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Hike up Mount Bapit to visit its 'Mysterious Lake'
- 02 Marvel at the beauty of Metche Waterfalls
- 03 Visit Buea, the 'City of legendary hospitality'
- 04 Explore the residues of the historical slave trade site
Discover the 'Grassfield' culture and landscapes of Cameroon on an 11-day journey from Yaoundé to Douala. Visit traditional kingdoms and chiefdoms, including Batoufam, Bandjoun, Foumban, and Babungo, and experience the rich heritage of the Bamoun people. Hike up Mount Bapit to its 'Mysterious Lake,' admire Metche Waterfalls, explore the Museum of Civilization in Dschang, and visit Buea, the 'City of legendary hospitality.' The tour ends on the Atlantic coast in Limbe, with time at the botanical gardens, zoo, and ocean.
Hike up Mount Bapit to visit its ''Mysterious Lake'' at the summit of the volcanic mountain.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
11 Days
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Moderate
Accommodation
Included · Standard
Transport
Included
Cities
Yaounde, Douala, Bamenda, Foumban, Djang, Buea, Limbe
Languages
English, French
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Yaounde to Batoufam and Bandjoun
- Breakfast and drive to Batoufam. Stop over at Ebebda at the Sanaga Bridge and admire local people extracting sand in the river.
- Continue to the West Region to visit the Chief's Palace of Batoufam. Meet, greet, and discuss with the king before departing to Bandjoun.
Day 03
Bandjoun to Lake Mbapit and Foumban
- Breakfast and drive to Foumbot. Hike up Mount Bapit to visit its ''Mysterious Lake'' at the summit of the volcanic mountain.
- Descend the mountain and continue to Foumban to discover the rich and exceptional culture of the Bamoun people.
Dinner and overnight at Foumban.
Day 04
Foumban to Petpenoun and Bamendjing
- Excursion to the Petpenoun tourist centre.
- Lunch at the centre and continue to visit the Bamendjing dam.
Overnight at Bamendjing.
Day 05
Bamendjing to Bamenda, Bamessing, and Babungo
- Visit the Bagam Village and continue to Bamenda.
- Enjoy a city tour of Bamenda and drive down the Sabga hills to Bamessing.
- See the art of pottery and drive to Babungo.
Overnight in the Fon's palace.
Day 06
Babungo Kingdom Visit and Return to Bamenda
- Visit the different tourist attractions in the Babungo kingdom.
- After that, drive to Bamenda for an overnight stay.
Day 07
Bamenda to Dschang via Metche Waterfalls
- Drive from Bamenda to Dschang with a stop to visit the Metche Waterfalls.
- Visit the Museum of Civilization in Dschang and have free time in the evening.
Overnight stay at Dschang.
Day 08
Dschang to Buea through Santchou Escarpment
- Drive through the cliff (Escarpment) of Santchou down to the Moungo Division. Observe large banana, pineapple, coffee, cocoa, oil palm, and rubber tree plantations on the way.
- Visit Buea, the ''City of legendary hospitality''.
Relaxation in the evening and overnight in Buea.
Day 09
Buea to Limbe via Tea Plantations and Bimbia
- After breakfast, drive to Limbe via the tea plantations, and continue to Bimbia. Visit the residues of the historical slave trade site.
Return to Limbe, dinner and overnight.
Day 10
Limbe Exploration and Transfer to Douala
- Swimming in the Atlantic Ocean in the morning, followed by a visit to the botanical gardens and the zoo in Limbe.
Overnight stay in Douala.
Day 11
Douala Leisure Time and Airport Transfer
- Relaxation in the morning, and shopping in the afternoon.
- Transfer to the airport for the return flight.
End of tour.
Where this trip takes you
Mount Bapit, Lake Mbapit, Metche Waterfalls, Limbe botanical gardens
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Transportation in a comfortable vehicle
- 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, souvenirs, and additional food and drinks
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Nsimalen International Airport
Tour start
PG8W+3Q9, Yaoundé, Cameroon
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 11 days finish where they began, in PG8W+3Q9.
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$1,083.33 — $13,000.00
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$1,083.33 — $6,500.00
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