Cameroon is a travel destination in Middle Africa. Its capital is Yaoundé. January and December are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Cameroon
Mount Cameroon (mountain, Southwest) — Active volcano and West Africa's highest peak (4,040 m) — the annual "Race of Hope" attracts runners worldwide.
Waza National Park (natural, Far North) — Northern savanna park — lions, elephants, hippos, and 379 bird species on the Lake Chad floodplains.
Bénoué National Park (natural, North) — Hidden gem with rare Derby eland, lions, and Kob antelope along the Bénoué River.
Limbe Botanical Garden (natural, Southwest) — Colonial-era garden and wildlife sanctuary at the foot of Mount Cameroon — lava-rock beach nearby.
Foumban (city, West) — Sultanate palace city — Bamoun Sultan's Palace, giant mask museum, and royal craft workshops.
Douala (city, Littoral) — Economic capital on the Wouri estuary — Doual'art street art festival and vibrant Marché Central.
Yaoundé (city, Centre) — Hilly political capital — National Museum in the former Presidential Palace and Cathedral of Our Lady.
Lake Nyos (natural, Northwest) — Volcanic crater lake — site of a 1986 CO₂ eruption; now carefully monitored and hauntingly beautiful.
Lobéké National Park (natural, East) — Congo Basin rainforest — western lowland gorillas, forest elephants, and Baka Pygmy culture.
Kribi (natural, South) — White-sand beach town — Lobe waterfalls tumbling directly into the sea, fishing pirogue trips.