Coastal Cameroon

Region

The coast and West Africa's highest mountain. Douala is the main port and business city, Limbe has black-sand beaches and a wildlife centre, and Mount Cameroon is an active volcano to climb. The Anglophone southwest is unstable: Check current travel advice before going.

Coastal Cameroon Sanaga RiverKorup National ParkMount KupeMount ManengoubaLake Barombi MboLake EjaghamLake OssaTakamanda National ParkChutes d'EkomLake Barombi KotoLake DissoniBakossi National ParkDoualaLimbéEdéaBueaNkongsambaMount CameroonDouala Edéa National ParkMount Cameroon National ParkKumbaLoumTikoMamfeYabassiMbangaMundembaMelongManjo

Coastal Cameroon essentials

Country: Cameroon
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Franc (Fr)
Language: English, French

Where to Go in Coastal Cameroon

City Douala DoualaMajor city and economic center of Cameroon City Buea BueaMountain town at the foot of Mount Cameroon City Nkongsamba NkongsambaCity in Littoral known for its agriculture City Edéa EdéaCity in Cameroon, known for its port City Kumba KumbaCity in Cameroon known for its trade City Loum LoumCity in Littoral, Cameroon with economic activities Nature Mount Cameroon Mount CameroonWest Africa's highest volcano and active stratovolcano Nature Korup National Park Korup National ParkBiodiverse Cameroonian rainforest park with primates Nature Mount Kupe Mount KupeBiodiverse mountain in Cameroon with montane forests Nature Mount Manengouba Mount ManengoubaVolcanic mountain with crater lakes and endemic species Nature Douala Edéa National Park Douala Edéa National ParkCoastal park protecting mangroves and tropical forests Nature Lake Barombi Mbo Lake Barombi MboCameroonian volcanic crater lake with endemic fish species
Regions & Cities
Douala Explore Douala A port city on the Wouri estuary, Douala hums with fish markets, street grills and a messy art scene. Limbé Explore Limbé Limbe sits beneath Mount Cameroon with black‑sand beaches, a botanic garden and a wildlife centre rescuing primates; visitors climb the volcano, swim near volcanic outwash and sample creole stews at the harbour. Edéa Explore Edéa Straddling the Sanaga, Edéa is a river town framed by plantations and a hydroelectric plant; travelers pass through for riverboat rides, market fish, nearby mangrove estuaries and the short drive between Douala and inland towns. Buea Explore Buea Buea sits under Mount Cameroon, so most visitors use it as the climb’s basecamp. Nkongsamba Explore Nkongsamba Set beneath volcanic highlands, Nkongsamba’s pulsing markets and banana and coffee plantations appeal to travelers interested in rural trade routes, plantation walks and nearby hikes into Cameroon’s western slopes. Mount Cameroon Explore Mount Cameroon Mount Cameroon, an active stratovolcano and West Africa’s highest peak, offers multi-day climbs through rainforest to alpine heath. Douala Edéa National Park Explore Douala Edéa National Park Douala‑Edéa National Park protects coastal rainforest, mangroves and river channels between Douala and Edéa; tours focus on wildlife viewing, boat trips and riverine scenery. Mount Cameroon National Park Explore Mount Cameroon National Park Mount Cameroon National Park contains West Africa’s highest peak and rainforest slopes; hikers, volcanologists and biodiversity researchers visit for climbs and montane wildlife.

Coastal Cameroon at a Glance

Local Time
12:43 AM
GMT+1
Population
3,713,809

Best Things to Do in Coastal Cameroon