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Re: Visa run in Yaounde - which ones are fastest?

by WanderinWilco 21 May 2012

I think you are pushing it. Allow 5-6 *working* days for the four - if they will give them. Dave
Visa run in Yaounde - which ones are fastest?

by twc 21 May 2012

I hold the Singapore passport and will be in Yaounde for 4 days to try to get visas for the following countries: - Chad - Central Africa…
Have only a few days

by berger7 21 May 2012

being sent to Cameroon last minute and will have about 4-5 days free, will be in Yaounde for 2 weeks before. Anybody have any recommendation…
RE: safety cameroon, especially yaounde

by Bravos15 15 May 2012

I lived in Yaounde for four months (5'7" American male). I was friends with a Canadian woman 5'5", whom I met in our volunteer program.…
RE: safety cameroon, especially yaounde

by Hulivili 04 May 2012

Central Africa, including Cameroon, is one of the most dangerous places on earth. Nothing happened to me (6'6" male...) in Yaounde or…
Traveling overland by public transport in Nigeria

by Kjeremy 01 May 2012

I'm a 32 year-old Australian man who just travelled overland through Africa, from South to North, along the west coast. It took me 4 months,…
Traveling overland by public transport through Congo and Cameroon

by Kjeremy 01 May 2012

I'm a 32 year-old Australian man who just travelled overland through Africa, from South to North, along the west coast. It took me 4 months,…
RE: New Airline in W.Africa

by Okwantuni 28 April 2012

Hello, does anyone have any experience with Asky Airlines? I'm planning to travel from Accra to Yaoundé in July, which would be possibl…
RE: Visa

by lilyramone 23 April 2012

If you are flying Brussels Airlines from Douala or Yaounde, I know from experience that the local checkin staff will very thoroughly check…
Re: travel advise cameroon

by lasqoqo30 23 April 2012

Hey Moja, Let me know when you're about to get here. I can help you out very much if you want. I live and work in Cameroon Douala & Yaounde…
Re: Letter of Invitation for Congo-Brazzaville

by africanexplorer 22 April 2012

You can also head to the border and get one at Leconi/Okoyo with fewer formalities and at a cheaper price compared to getting it through…
Re: travel advise cameroon

by mangosteen 19 April 2012

*++Douala - Maroua - it looks like a long way - are there flights there?++* Camair flies Douala-Yaounde-Maroua. For schedule see: http:…
RE: travel advise cameroon

by WanderinWilco 17 April 2012

By train Yaounde (bus fro Douala) to Maroua allow 2 full days (from booking to final arrival) and hope there is no derailment. Allow 3…
RE: Lobeke National Park

by Martinaduskova 14 April 2012

Hi Kate, although there are gorillas in Lobéké NP they don't track them and the chances of seeing them are pretty slim. We have spend…
Re: Dzanga Sangha

by carlitosde 13 April 2012

Hi all! I've been in the Dzanga Sangha reserve in february 2011. I went there on may own by bus/bush taxi from cameroon, which is quite…
RE: Yaounde Accomodation Warning

by Mutapi 26 March 2012

While I didn't have the pleasure of a machete attack, I totally believe this post and can back up the claims about water. I have seen…
Lobeke National Park

by weltenbummlerinch 17 March 2012

Hi guys I'm going to Cameroon for 3 weeks in April and am pretty excited about it. I'd really be interested in seeing gorillas and rea…
RE: Visa info for West Africa?

by teryrobin 14 March 2012

Ohh that is not good for me! I just went to the Nigerian embassy in Kinshasa and they told me they can not give me a visa because i am…
RE: Visas for onward travel in Cameroon

by manvanijs 07 March 2012

What about visa for CAR? Is it possible to obtain these in Yaounde?
RE: Get visa before you arrive

by 123worldtraveler 29 February 2012

Dave, I offered a little (actually a lot $250) of "dash" with no success. A 2-day transit visa (free) was all that could be issued. …
Re: From the West to the East

by owadavid 28 February 2012

Sierra Leone until Brazzaville no problems, though make sure you know about Ivory Coast, Ghana and Nigeria visas and where you will obtain…
Re: Visas for onward travel in Cameroon

by owadavid 26 February 2012

Both Congo Brazzaville and Gabon can be obtained in Yaounde without too much hassle. Expect anywhere from 2-5 days to get both of these,…
RE: one month in Cameroon - tips?

by BaukCam 26 February 2012

Some random tips: For anyone interested in doing Korup NP at the northern entrance, here is some additional information. All guide books…
Re: one month in Cameroon - tips?

by curbear 21 February 2012

Hello there, I am in Yaounde now - I have been here for a week and a half. I am ready to get out of the city and travel a bit. Have…
Re: Mount Cameroon on 18 Feb 2012

by curbear 21 February 2012

Hi Paul, Obviously I missed you for the Mt. Cameroon climb, but I'm wondering if you are still in the area, and if you have any other…