Yaoundé

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Introducing Yaoundé

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Yaoundé is unique among West African capitals for its green and hilly setting. Set at an altitude of 750m, this gives the city a slightly more pleasant air than sweaty Douala. If its rival to the west is livelier, Yaoundé is better placed for travellers – anyone heading from north to south will pass through, and it’s a good place to pick up onward visas, rest from the road and charge your batteries.

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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009

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  1. kangong avatar
    Yaounde

    by kangong 21 August 2011

    Just returned from 2 weeks in Yaounde, Cameroon. Was there 10 years ago and noticed a few changes this trip. The roads in the city are…
  2. arokh04 avatar
    RE: southeastern parks

    by arokh04 18 August 2011

    Some of the information from dremarek is a bit off as I have just returned from a trip to Lobeke. It is true, from Yaounde you will need…
  3. Giora avatar
    RE: Visa

    by Giora 08 August 2011

    I know someone who managed to get a Nigerian visa in Yaounde a couple of years ago without too much trouble. It's difficult to predict…

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