How to Find Hotels in Yaounde, Cameroon

Yaounde is the capital of Cameroon and a perfect destination for those looking for a bustling environment. It has a comfortably cool climate and excellent restaurants.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Plane tickets
• Passport
• Camera
• Luggage
• Rental car
• Hotel reservation
• Computer
• Map
• Credit card

Know Your Destination

1. Speak French or English, which are both official languages in Cameroon.

2. Lie on the beach. Cameroon has isolated beaches, as well as a large variety of other landscapes.

3. Enjoy warmer weather between March and May.

4. Revel in the wonders of nature. Cameroon has 16 national parks you can visit.

Travel to Yaounde

1. Get to Yaounde on an international flight with a connection in Europe.

2. Take a train from the rail connection in Central African Republic.

3. Arrive on a boat to Douala and travel to your destination by bus.

Go From Place to Place

1. Take one of Yaoude's buses. The city has a newly-launched transit program.

2. Rent a car to visit the outskirts of Yaounde. You'll find sights worth seeing on the city's outskirts, such as the Benedictine Monastery's Musee D'Art Cameroonais.

3. Get a domestic flight from Cameroon Airlines or Unitair. Flights from Cameroon Airlines depart from Yaounde and Douala, and Unitair flies between Yaounde and Douala as well as Maroua, Garoua, N'Ganoudere and other destinations.

Choose Accommodations

1. To book accommodations, contact Tourism Cameroon at 222 44 11 or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

2. Choose from among the international hotel chains with accommodations in Yaounde. Nightly room rates start at around $100. Most of the chain hotels are located close to the life of the city, so you will be near the Crafts Center and other shopping.

3. Blow some bucks. You can book accommodations at a top-end hotel in the very center of Yaounde. You'll get outstanding views of Yaounde's seven hills, although the room will normally cost you in excess of $200 per night.

4. Find a budget hotel. They are located throughout the city, and rates are generally less than $100 per night. Choose a budget hotel near Mont Febe to be close to the Benedictine Monastery.

Seek Out Tourist Destinations and Attractions

1. Visit nearby Mont Febe for a retreat.

2. Go to a bakery in Yaounde, where you can buy beignets, pain du chocolate and quiches.

3. Buff up your golf game in an unusual setting. The city has a golf course constructed entirely of black sand.

Tips & Warnings

• Traveling to Cameroon between the months of July and October is not recommended. Heavy rains make travel difficult.

• Prior to traveling, you may need vaccinations for cholera and yellow fever.

• All visitors need visas to visit Cameroon.

• The quickest way to travel is by bus or taxi.

• Buses are recommended for travel between Yaounde and places like Douala, Bemenda, Foumban, Dschang and Bafoussam.

• Aim for a hotel with the highest rating possible, as service and quality may vary.

• Car rental fees can be high.