Douala
 

Douala      

 

It is said that if you haven’t been to Cameroon, you haven’t been to Africa, it contains the diversity, the varied terrains, cultural diversity and modernity to make your trip worthwhile. You can experience charm in the street life and battered Independence architecture of Douala, just six miles away from the Capital Yaoundé. 

Douala is one of Africa’s most wealthy cities, with great infrastructure and stable society that has made it a busy and modern-day metropolis. It’s an economic center not just for the country, but the region, and has the largest port in Central Africa.

Transport is effortlessly available. Douala is linked to the capital city Yaoundé by the Yaoundé-Douala Highway, and by extension to most other major centers in Cameroon.

As a port city, expect to get fresh seafood, with menus that range from Cameroonian, Pan-African, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern. And when you are done sampling the food, go on a shopping spree for local crafts and artisan work including beads and scarves, and other textile and hand painted African artifacts.

A trip would not be complete without the locally produce world famous coffee and chocolate.

Where to Eat in Douala

YOUPWE, is a small restaurant by the sea that offers fresh fish caught right before your eyes. A selection is presented to you as soon as it’s out of the water.

Where to Stay in Douala

THE STARLAND is a four-star hotel in the Bonapriso neighborhood near flower market. The hotel has a swimming pool, Wi-Fi and AC.

Attractions in Douala

THE COASTLINE OF DOUALA is perfect for tourists to explore. Visit the Akwa and Bonanjo palaces, the Bonanjo Maritime Museum, the Akwa Craft Centre, the centenary Church, Cathedral and the “Bonanjo comptoir colonial”. Make sure not to miss the flower market in Bonapriso.