After breakfast, we will take the bus to Limbe in the Southwest of Cameroon, about 3 hours from Douala, where we will stay for the next few days. Limbe is a splendid town surrounded by miles of lush greenery with a view of the Atlantic Ocean and Mount Cameroon in the background, with beautiful black and grey sandy beaches, many islands, and Botanical Park and the historical site of Bimbia. Limbe, formerly known as Victoria, was founded in 1858 by an English Baptist Missionary called Alfred Saker. The road from the economic capital Douala to Limbe passes through beautiful rubber, palm, and banana plantations.

Upon arrival in Limbe, we will have a city tour and visit the Limbe Botanic Garden to relax and appreciate the diversity of nature.

Before dinner at the hotel, we will have a cultural session, where our guides will introduce us to the history and culture of the region and sites that we will be visiting during our stay in Limbe.

Today we will take the bus to the coastal town, Idenau. We will visit the beautiful Seme Beach and have a taste of fresh sea fish for lunch.

Afterwards, we will visit the coastal town Debuncha at the bottom of Mount Cameroon. Debuncha is the place with the most rain in Africa and among the five places with the most rain worldwide. We will return to Limbe for dinner.

After breakfast in Limbe, the bus will take us to the town Buea. Here, we will visit the Golden Jubilee Monument that was built to commemorate the Reunification of Cameroon.

In the afternoon, we will visit Mount Cameroon, also called ‘Lava Mountain’, or Fako (the name of the higher of its two peaks) or its indigenous name Mongo ma Ndemi (“Mountain of Greatness”). With 4.095 m hight, it is the tenth highest mountain in Africa and an active volcano that was formed by an eruption.

We will return to Limbe for dinner and will enjoy the city’s nightlife.

In the morning, we will drive to the town Bimbia, where we will visit the former Slave Trade Village, that is classified as the largest slave deportation site in Africa. We will be guided through the village and learn about this dark part of Cameroon’s history.

After lunch, the second part of the day will be free to further explore Bimbia or visit the ALCEF amusement park (optional activity, not part of the program).

We will return to Limbe for dinner and share our impressions of the past days.

On our last day in Limbe, we will enjoy the beach before moving away from the coastal region.

Later in the day, we will visit the Limbe Wildlife Centre, that has been working for 30 years to protect wildlife under threat. The Centre engages in wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, educational initiatives, and community programs to conserve Cameroon’s unique wildlife heritage.

In the evening, we will have a cultural session where our guides will introduce us to the regions and sites that we will visit during the upcoming days, the regions’ history, and culture.

Early in the morning, we will go back to Douala by bus. From here, we will take a flight to Garoua, the capital of the Northern Region and the third largest city in Cameroon. 

We will spend the night in the mission station in Garoua.

After breakfast at the mission station, we will have a presentation on the socio-cultural dynamics of the Northern Region by a university lecturer and discussions.

In the afternoon, we will do a tour of the city of Garoua and visit local craftsmen and sculptors and discuss with them. 

We will return to the mission station for the night.

After breakfast at the mission station, we will have a presentation on the socio-cultural dynamics of the Northern Region by a university lecturer and discussions.

In the afternoon, we will do a tour of the city of Garoua and visit local craftsmen and sculptors and discuss with them. 

We will return to the mission station for the night.

Today we will drive to Ngong, where we will visit the Shea Butter production (mahogany nut processing) of a women’s cooperation and exchange with them. Afterward, we will drive to Lagdo, where we will have lunch by Lake Lagdo. We recommend the specialty braised fish. In the afternoon we will visit a fishing village and relax at the Blue Lagoon of the Lake, where we can enjoy the beach and swimming. 

We will return to Garoua for the night.

On this day, we will travel to Poli. We will meet with Celpro here – a group set up to raise awareness and protect local residents from mining activities in an area where uranium is mined. 

We will have lunch with the local nuns.

In the afternoon we will visit the Poli market and the Bororo people to learn about their culture and will also visit the Lamidat.

We will have dinner with the nuns and spend the night either at the municipal complex or with the nuns in Poli.

After breakfast in Poli, we will travel to Wangai and trek in the Mount Atlantika area. This mountainous region is an extension of the Cameroon line of volcanic mountains, spanning the border between Nigeria and Cameroon. It is home to the Koma people. We will visit their villages, will be introduced to their traditions, visit their huts, and immerse ourselves in their daily life activities.

We will return to Poli for the night.

Early in the morning we will travel to Rey Bouba and check in to our hotel. After a tour of the city, we will visit the market of Rey Bouba. 

After lunch in the city, we will continue to the chiefdom and the village where we might be able to meet the Lamido. Here we will learn about the local culture, traditions and the function of the Lamidat. The Lamidat is a major witness to the history of Islam in Cameroon. It was built under the reign of Bouba Ndjidda during the period from 1805 to 1808. He and his Fulani warriors settled on the banks of the Mayo-Rey river. Structurally, the Lamidat of Rey- Bouba can be compared to the royal palaces of Abomey. It constitutes the heritage of customary power and has undeniable historical, cultural, social, and educational values. It has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is forbidden to take pictures inside the Lamidat, only outside pictures can be authorized on condition of requesting the Baba’s secretary through a security guard.

We will return to the hotel for dinner and will be briefed by our guides about the contexts of the regions and sites that we will visit during the next few days.

We will return to Poli for the night.

Early in the morning, we will travel back to Garoua.

After lunch in Garoua, we will meet with the WCO’s Sahré Djabbama shelter and have discussions on the youth reintegration project and the cooperation between state and non-state actors working in Garoua prison.

We will spend the night at the mission station.

In the morning, we will travel to the city Guider, close to the border to Chad. Guider plays a role in migration movements of the region. We will be briefed on this context during a tour of the city.

After lunch, we will visit the archaeological site of Bidzar that displays ancient drawings/carvings on white marbles dating over 300 years and the Gorges of Kola. The Kola Gorges are made of rocks polished by water flow, a natural masterpiece. This rocky passage of 700 m long and 200 m wide is called “the small radius of Cameroon”.

On our way to returning to Garoua, we might make a detour to the market of Pitoa and spend the night in Garoua.

Early in the morning, we will take a flight back to Douala and will enjoy a free day here. Those who are interested in shopping will be taken to the market for handcraft items. 

We will spend the night in a hotel in Douala and reflect together on the tour and the experiences we made.

Visitors will depart from Douala International Airport. Those who are staying in the country for extended activities will be assisted with their transfer to their respective location