Cameroon travel guide

Banyo is a little friendly town close to the Nigerian border. It's either the first Cameroon town you meet coming from Nigeria, or the last if you're leaving Cameroon. You can change money and get a SIM-card at the small market. The roads to and from Banyo are horrendous, so don't be fooled by the relatively short distances.

Nachtigal Falls is a series of falls and rapids on the Sanaga River. The falls can be seen from the Batchenga bridge, but a hike will bring you closer. The Sanaga River is by the way 603 km long, making it the largest river in Cameroon.

Yaoundé is the capital of Cameroon, while the larger Douala is the economic center. Yaoundé has this friendly ambiance and it never feels too crazy, except around the super crowded central market. There aren't an awful lot of sights, but there are a handful of interesting art deco 1970s government buildings along with some museums like the Blackitude and National. The Notre Dame Cathedral, built in 1955, has some pretty Afrocentric mosaics. You can climb the "bell" tower for magnificent panoramic views over the city and the surrounding hills.