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Yaounde is the capital of Cameroon.

[edit] Understand

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

There are daily flights from most major European destinations, like Paris, London, Belgium, and Amsterdam. However, most flights descend in Douala, and one is then expected to get one of the numerous bus services to reach Yaounde (a 3-4 hour ride).

[edit] By train

Trains are usually used to move cargo from the southern provinces to the northern provinces. There are passenger services that run daily from Yaounde to the Adamawa province.

[edit] By car

[edit] By bus

It's really worth getting the 'prestige' service if you're coming from Douala. If for no other reason than the seatbealts, it's worth the splurge, but take a jumper incase they crank the air-con.

[edit] By boat

[edit] Get around

City busses do exist, but shared taxis are the way to go. They will slow down for you to call your destination, and beep to say yes. The price is fixed at 200CFA, unless you're travelling a long way, or if you're not going far, you can try calling "cent francs" and your destination.

[edit][add listing] See

The city's not really set up for tourists, but some fun things to see are the Mvog Betsi zoo (primates and lions, with a kid's playground), the Mokolo market (very big and in-your-face), Mont Febe, or maybe the swimming pools of some of the hotels.

[edit][add listing] Do

[edit] Learn

[edit] Work

If you're volunteering with an NGO, make sure that you've varified its credability with an independant source. A good way can be to look at the NGO's partner organisations; if it has any big ones (ie. UN etc.), they will probably have checked it out. It is sad to see eager and well intentioned volunteers have their time and money wasted (and their benevolent zeal diminished!).

[edit][add listing] Eat

[edit] Budget

Street stalls are everywhere, but a nice place to go is Nlongkak round about. Here there's a bit of a variety, and plenty of places to get a beer. A plate of beans should cost between 200-500CFA, an omlet around 500 (or 1000 if in a resturant with chips), and a plate of spagetti maybe 500CFA. Prices may vary considerably depending on the honesty of your vendor.

[edit] Mid-range

[edit] Splurge

• Cafe Yaoundé, Hippodrome. Pricey (3000-7000 ish) food. Seems to be catering to the expat crowd with a focus on European style cuisine. Nice ambiance with patio seating in a lush garden area. One of the best restaurants in Yaounde  edit

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[edit][add listing] Sleep

[edit] Budget

[edit] Mid-range

[edit] Splurge

Hilton Yaounde, Boulevard du 20 Mai, Yaounde, Cameroon 11852, ☎ 237-2-223-3646 (fax: 237-2-222-3210),

[edit] Contact

[edit] Stay safe

[edit] Cope

[edit] Embasies and High Commissions

• Canada, [1].  edit

• United States, Avenue Rosa Parks P.O. Box 817 Yaounde Cameroon, ☎ (237) 2220-1500 (fax: (237) 2220-1500x4531), [2]. Monday to Thursday: 07:30 to 17:00 Friday: 07:30 to 12:30.  edit

[edit] Get out

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