Cameroon is a wonderful travel destination for people of many different tastes and with many different wishes. It is a shame to see the fact that the country is not actually considered by many tourists due to various misconceptions. In order to shed some light on why you may want to consider visiting Cameroon, let us think about the top places to see in the country. We made this list based on what made tourists from all around the world happy and satisfied with the choice they made.
Benoue National Park
This is Cameroon’s national park, a Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO. The national park is wonderful for those that love nature. We are looking at a habitat that is highly characterized by the presence of wooden grassland. There are various flaura and fauna attractions that you can enjoy right here. While there are only around 30 lions that still live here, you can also enjoy elephants, water bucks, monkeys, warthogs and spotted hyenas. You will surely love the many different antelopes that are here and the presence of the African wild dog.
If you love bird watching, you should be aware of the fact that there are 306 species that reside in Benoue National Park. This includes many waterbirds.
Mount Cameroon
Mount Cameroon is a really active volcano that is located near Gulf of Guinea. It is known as Fako or Cameroon Mountain. The last eruption took place in 2012 but the mountain is not dangerous. The height is of 4,040 meters and is located in West Cameroon. The mountain rises right through tropical rainforest and the views are incredible. Hikers can easily climb the peak and should consider the annually held Mount Cameroon Race Of Hope. That would lead towards a 4 and a half hour reach.
Lobeke National Park
A game safari in the Lobeke National Park is a wonderful experience. There are so many animals that can be seen like forest hogs, majestic elephants, lowland gorillas and many indigenous birds. The visitor can even spend one night inside the park, set up a camp in a watchtower and see all the nocturnal creatures right in their own natural habitat. You would need to contact the Cameroon Safari Agency in order to arrange a tour.
Korup National Park
This is another national park that you may want to consider, located in the country’s southwest area. It is the oldest rainforest on the continent and the biome is the most biologically diverse in Africa. There are various species of trees, primates and birds that can be admired. Tourists would go through well-marked pathways, waist-high pools, rope bridges and various other obstacles. A simple tour of Korup National Park is an adventure, allowing you to experience nature in Cameroon at its very best.