Cultural Tour of Bamileke Area

Over the course of this trip, you will discover the expressive culture and traditions of the West Region of Cameroon. You will meet the hardworking and dynamic Bamileke people, who are very attached to their roots.

From the exciting and cosmopolitan city of Yaoundé in Central Africa, you will have the opportunity to explore more of Cameroon's history, culture, and daily life. Enjoy a short trek up a mountain, experience different cities and villages, beautiful waterfalls, etc.

This tour is an ideal way of getting out and experiencing the sights, smells, and sounds of this western Cameroon. There is a lot of driving involved over the course of the trip, however, this is also a great opportunity to experience the beauty of the Cameroonian landscape.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrival in Yaoundé, welcome, and transfer to hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Yaoundé - Batoufam - Bandjoun

The drive from Yaoundé to Ebepda is the first order of the day. Stop at the Sanaga Bridge and admire local people extracting sand in the river. Continuation to the West Region next, and stop to visit the Chief's Palace of Batoufam: meeting and discussion with the king before departing to Bandjoun. Overnight. 

Day 3: Bandjoun - Lac Mbapit - Foumban 

After breakfast, drive to Foumbot and go trekking to visit the ´´Mystical Lake of Mount Bapit´´. Continuation to Foumban for a discovery of the rich and exceptional culture of the Bamoun people. Dinner and Overnight. 

Day 4: Foumban - Petponoun - Bamendjing

Today we will head for an excursion to the Petponoun Touristic Center. We will enjoy lunch at the center and then continue on and visit the Bamendjing dam. Overnight. 

Day 5: Bamendjing - Bagam - Dschang

This morning we will make our way to visit the village of Bagam. Here you have the opportunity to experience several activities with local people, then meet and chat with the Chief of Bagam's people in his Palace. From here you will continue to Dschang, with a stop to visit the Metche waterfalls. Visit the city of Dschang and overnight.

Day 6: Dschang

Our day in Dschang today will include a visit the museum of civilization in the morning, then a drive to visit the village Fotomena. Here we will meet and chat with the Chief of the village in his palace, enjoy a special local food with the Royal family, and drive back to Dschang for overnight.

Day 7: Dschang- Douala

On our way to Douala today, we will drive through the cliff of Santchou to the Moungo area. Along the way, we will visit large plantations of banana, pineapples, coffee, cocoa, palm oil, rubber tree, etc. visit the city of Douala and overnight.

Day 8: Douala- Yaoundé

After breakfast this morning you will have a bit of free time before we head to the local handicraft centre. After you have collected some souvenirs etc here we will begin the drive back to Yaounde where you will be dropped off at your accommodation or at the airport for your flight out. 

End of services. 

Included in Price:

• Accommodation in double room, 2 stars hotels

• Breakfasts, lunch, and dinner

• Entrance Fees and all visits mentioned in the program

• Professional tour guides

• Transportation in a comfortable vehicle, with fuel and a driver

• All activities mentioned in the program

Excluded in Price:

• Gratuities
• All flights 
• Travel Insurance
• Visas
• Personal items such as souvenirs, sunscreen, etc