Destination · Douala · Yaoundé
Cameroon
Cameroon's gateway on the Wouri estuary, Douala blends business energy, street art and rooftop evenings in Bonapriso.
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Cameroon
Douala
Cameroon's gateway on the Wouri estuary, Douala blends business energy, street art and rooftop evenings in Bonapriso.
Where to stay
4-star hotel
La Falaise Bonapriso
Bonapriso
Wouri-view suites, a spa with private hammam, a pool and the MKM Signature restaurant.
Visit the site →Historic 4-star hotel
Hôtel Akwa Palace
Akwa
Historic grand address on Boulevard de la Liberté, in the heart of the business district.
Visit the site →Upscale hotel
Star Land Hotel Bonapriso
Bonapriso
Hotel in Bonapriso, the leafy upscale district of Douala.
See the reviews →African chain (Onomo)
ONOMO Hotel Douala
Près de l'aéroport
152 designer rooms, a restaurant decorated by local artists and a pool overlooking the city.
See the reviews →International chain (Accor)
ibis Douala
Bonanjo
Accor's reliable pick in Bonanjo: pool, free airport shuttle and a piano bar.
Visit the site →The best addresses
Rooftop
One Rooftop
Bonapriso
Douala's most glamorous rooftop lounge, with an onyx bar and weekend DJs.
Visit the site →Restaurant
5 Fourchettes
Bonapriso
World cuisine, from Indian to Italian, in an elegant setting.
Visit the site →Restaurant
La Marquise
Bonapriso
Classic Bonapriso table mixing French, Italian and Lebanese cooking.
Visit the site →Restaurant
MKM Signature (La Falaise Bonapriso)
Bonapriso
The signature restaurant of La Falaise Bonapriso, for a polished dinner.
Visit the site →Things to do
- Walk around Bonanjo, the historic district of the Bell kings' Pagoda.
- Discover contemporary art at doual'art and the city's street artworks.
- Visit Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in Akwa.
- Escape to Kribi (about 3 h) to see the Lobé Falls pour into the ocean.
Cameroon
YaoundéLa ville aux sept collines
Spread over seven green hills, Yaoundé is a serene capital of museums, viewpoints and smart dinners in Bastos.
Where to stay
5-star hotel (Hilton)
Hilton Yaoundé
Centre-ville (boulevard du 20 Mai)
The capital's 5-star: pool, sports courts and Le Panoramique rooftop bar.
Visit the site →Historic golf hotel
Hôtel Mont Fébé
Mont Fébé
On Mont Fébé hill: city views, an adjoining golf course and several pools.
See the reviews →4-star hotel
Hôtel La Falaise Yaoundé
Centre-ville (avenue Maréchal Foch)
Central hotel on Avenue Maréchal Foch, linked to a shopping centre.
See the reviews →Upscale hotel
Star Land Hotel Bastos
Bastos
Hotel in Bastos, the embassy district.
See the reviews →The best addresses
Rooftop
Le Panoramique
Hilton Yaoundé, centre-ville
The Hilton's rooftop bar, for a drink above the seven hills.
Visit the site →Restaurant
Le Safoutier
Hilton Yaoundé, centre-ville
The Hilton's restaurant, ranked first in Yaoundé on Tripadvisor.
Visit the site →Restaurant
Le Bacchus Plus
Bastos
Refined French, Swiss and Italian cooking, one of the smart tables in Bastos.
See the reviews →Restaurant
La Salsa
Bastos
Medieval-style decor and European dishes with a Cameroonian twist.
Visit the site →Things to do
- Climb up to the Reunification Monument for city views.
- Visit the National Museum, set in the former presidential palace.
- Discover the Basilica of Mary Queen of the Apostles in Mvolyé.
- Head up Mont Fébé and visit the Benedictine art museum.
Your trip
You choose, we book.
- The hotel, on the best terms available
- Airport welcome and transfers
- A car with a driver
- Tables, beach clubs, nights out
- Day trips and visits
- Honeymoon, birthday, surprise
You pay the hotel and the providers; our concierge fee is stated in writing before anything is booked.
From Cotonou
No direct flight from Cotonou: connect in Lomé (ASKY hub, direct flights to Douala and Yaoundé) or Abidjan (Air Côte d'Ivoire). Allow 4 to 6 h.
Good to know
Most travellers need a visa, applied for online at evisacam.cm; check the rules for your nationality. Currency: Central African CFA franc (XAF), same value as XOF, but Benin banknotes are not accepted.
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