Cameroon OVERVIEW
As a rule, most of Africa travels require some cautious preparation and very often a good deal of DIY to survive in the undeveloped tourist infrastructure. Not infrequently though, the hardships and inconvenience are made up for by the breathtaking scenery and wildlife giving the visitors an unparalleled lesson on the planet's beauty. Cameroon is no exception. Blighted by poverty and a somewhat troublesome neighborhood, the country is a test to tourists' grit. Heated border disputes with Nigeria, economic crises of the 1980s and 1990s as well as the violent protests of 2008 which shook Cameroon land left many of the cities vandalized and over US$ 20 million in property damage figures, definitely don't boost the land's appeal. But those who venture a trip, 'Africa in miniature', as Cameroon is often dubbed, rewards with enthralling holiday experiences and stunning African vistas.
Putting the unsafe border no-go areas aside, Cameroon is a land of dizzying landscapes and a diversity to keep any a traveler delighted. Whatever's your African dream, be it tropical rainforests, ribbons of deserted golden beaches, shimmering lakes, savannah or soaring mountains, the land has it all. One can't be bored here with Mt Cameroon, a still-active volcano and a die-hard trekker's paradise, the Mandara Mountains of rocky barren views, or the outstanding Parc National de Waza, steeped in birdlife and lowland gorillas as hosts. Should you get weary of hiking and game gazing (mind you, there are even night watchtower sessions), consider visiting the cities - the jostling Douala and Yaoundé, Cameroon's capital nestled on seven hills. For a perfect holiday balance, don't miss out palm-fringed beaches near Limbe and enjoy some superb seafood to the accompaniment of the bouncy makossa tune.
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