Cultural Tour of Bamileke Area

  • Varaktighet: 8 Days (approx.)
  • Plats: Yaounde
  • Produktkod: bamileke

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

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Recensioner

5/5 (11)

“Hey Chris and company,This correspondence is long overdue but I wanted to write a review of my trip to Cameroon. It can be described in three words: educational, incomplete, and life-changing. It was nice as a teacher to become a student in an environment that I was totally unfamiliar with. My friends and family were surprised and concerned that I would take a solo trip to what is considered volatile and dangerous. I appreciate you addressing all concerns, while selling the trip without being a salesperson. Daniel Mbevo is by far the best tour guide I’ve ever had and I consider him as a lifelong friend. From the moment we introduced, he answered every question I posed with care, thoroughness, seriousness of purpose, and in griot-like fashion. I still can still remember the colorful history of the founding of Yaoundé as a result of a man’s love for a woman after the original capital would be moved due to earthquakes. He expanded and enhanced the little history that I that realized I knew given that I studied African History in college. This learning has now been transferred to my middle school students and has not stopped as I am able to share lessons in History, Science, Geography, Politics, and Conflict Resolution. There was even an intrapersonal lesson that I learned from Daniel that one must contact and treat a friend without looking for something in return; the seed is planted when you really need help. (Not often happens in the society that I live in). There were many experiences that were not on the itinerary that turned out to be memorable and good for storytelling at home that showcase patience, perseverance, and living outside of one’s comfort zone. The other reason is that Daniel genuinely was apologetic for what I missed due to his vehicle. And finally, this trip changed my life relative to how our work, use my resources, and respond to difficulties. When I stepped foot on the continent in Morocco, I asked someone to give me advice on my first trip to Africa and I was told “Be patient!” Contrary to my American culture of “your way, right away”, the patience that I heeded has allowed me to keep an open mind while allowing the culture, the people, the forest, and experience enhance my personal life. From taking a bath in a cold river to trying to explain why I don’t have my yellow card to French-speaking military so I won’t be detained to helping a bush taxi driver fix an alternator on a road in the rain forest were not expected but has positively made in indelible impression on how I address challenges back home. The few challenges in Cameroon have allowed me to complain less and be content in whatever situation life deals me. Initially, I was interested in Brazil for next summer; however, several factors pulled me to return to Cameroon: the friendly people, the food, the fauna in a new deeper location (a day’s hike) in Lobeke, the museum visit that I just missed, the African Cup, and the opportunity to teach English in Daniel’s hometown. With these opportunities, I am considering to stay for at least 2 months in the Summer of 2019. I am assisting Daniel in the creation of brochures that can be dispersed in America and other places advertised. I believe a second trip would bode well in the promotion and awareness of Cameroon as a new destination for Americans. Happy Thanksgiving,”

- Alton J. Willis, US High School Teacher, Cameroon Tristate Forest Expedition

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