Cameroon / République du Cameroun – Let’s explore here

Cameroon is an incredibly diverse country that sits on the boundary between Central Africa and West Africa. It is comprised of almost all terrain that’s found throughout Africa, and as such is often described as ‘African in Miniature’. It has beaches, mountains, rainforests, savanna and deserts – it really does have it all! The country shares land borders with Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and the Republic of Congo.

What currency do they use in Cameroon?

In Cameroon they use the Central African CFA franc, although US Dollars are also accepted. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted outside of tourist areas. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are few ATMs in cities and towns throughout the country.

The Central African CFA franc is used in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Cameroon?

They speak French in Cameroon, although English is also spoken in some areas.

What time zone is Cameroon in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Cameroon?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Cameroon?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

Our current planned route takes from Nigeria via the capital, Yaoundé, before heading on to Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Cameroon?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Cameroon.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

And don’t forget to check out all the other pictures!