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Country Guide > Africa > Cameroon | |
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Travel - International Travel Warning All travel to the border area with Nigeria is advised against (in the region of Bakassi Peninsula), since this area is still subject to a territorial dispute between the two countries and tensions are rife, with localised violent incidents often occurring with little warning. All non-essential travel to the border area with the Central African Republic is advised against. The border area with Congo (Rep) is closed. In addition, there is a danger of mugging and banditry in Cameroon, including car-hijacking and robbery, often armed and violent, particularly in Douala, Yaoundé, Kribi and Maroua. Jewellery and valuables should not be worn or carried in more isolated, poor regions of Cameroon (notably Yaoundé, la Briquetterie and Mokolo). Air Cameroon’s national airline is Cameroon Airlines (UY). Other airlines serving Cameroon include Air France, Air Gabon, British Airways, Kenya Airways and Nigeria Airways. There are connections to many destinations across Africa, including regular flights to Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, South Africa and Togo. There are also direct flights, once a week, to Brussels and Zurich, as well as five flights per week to Paris. Approximate flight times From Douala to Paris is six hours 40 minutes; from Yaounde to Paris is eight hours 35 minutes; from Douala to London is nine hours 15 minutes. International airports Aeroports de Cameroon SA (ADC) oversees the seven airports, including Douala International, Garoua International and Yaoude Nsimalen International. Douala (DLA) is situated 10km (6 miles) southeast of the city. Taxis to the city are available at a cost of approximately CFAfr3000. Facilities include a duty free shop, bar, post office, bank, shops and buffet/restaurant. Yaounde Nsimalen International (NSI) airport is situated 25km (15.5 miles) from the city. Taxis to the city are available at a cost of approximately CFAfr3000 (travel time – 20 minutes). Departure tax Around US$15. Sea Cargo boats from Douala to Malabo (Equatorial Guinea) sometimes accept passengers. Speedboats and cargo boats ply the coastal route between Idendao (northern Cameroon) and Oron (Nigeria). However, these services are not regulated. River There are ferry services across the Ntem River, on the border with Gabon. Pirogues also operate across this river to Equatorial Guinea. Rail There is a rail route running from Douala to Nkongsamba, with a branch line leading off from Mbanga to Kumba. The Trans-Cameroon railway runs from Douala to Ngaoudere, with a branch line from Ngoumen to Mbalmayo. There are plans to extend the rail network from Mbalmayo to Bangui in the Central African Republic. Road There are road connections to Chad, the Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Nigeria. Travel on these routes is rough, and should not be attempted in the rainy season. 4-wheel drive vehicles are recommended. Drivers should avoid travelling at night. Problems might be experienced at the borders with Gabon and the Central African Republic. Armed robberies have been reported in the three provinces of Adamaoua, the north and the far north (bordering Chad). Gendarmerie detachments are posted along the road between Maroua and Chad. The Trans-Africa Highway from Kenya to Nigeria is still under construction; the border area with Nigeria, neighbouring the Bakassi peninsula, should be avoided. The border with the Republic of Congo has been closed. Bus: Minibuses and bush taxis run from Yaoundé and Douala to all neighbouring countries (except where borders are closed). It may be necessary to change at the border. |