About
Cameroon is a country in Central Africa, and its landscapes are among the most varied on the continent. Tropical rainforest, open savanna and high volcanic terrain all sit within its borders, so a visit can change character quite quickly as you travel from one region to the next.
What draws visitors
The country's most striking feature is Mount Cameroon, an active volcano and the highest peak in the region. Its slopes give a sense of the country's geology: the ground rises from the coast through green, humid lowlands towards a summit that is still volcanically active. Anyone interested in landscape, hiking or the natural forces that shape a place will find it a compelling destination.
Beyond the mountain, the contrast between rainforest and savanna is the main reason to travel here. Each offers its own kind of scenery, wildlife and pace, and moving between them is part of the experience.
Planning a trip
- Allow time to cover more than one landscape, since the rainforest and savanna are very different places to be.
- Treat Mount Cameroon as the centrepiece of a visit, and plan your route and any climb around it.
- Check current travel conditions and advice before you go, as they can change.
Cameroon suits travellers who enjoy wide, varied countryside more than a single set of sights, and who are happy to shape their trip around nature rather than a fixed list of attractions.