Explore the Equatorial Rainforest of South Cameroon in 13 days
Highlights
Yaounde
nature, trekking, Tribal
Group Tour
13 Days
Medium
English
Description
Embark on a 13-day adventure trekking deep into the South Cameroonian equatorial rainforest. Unveil the secrets of this emerald world, where gorillas and chimpanzees share the domain with the Baka Pygmies, considered the forest's original inhabitants. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of these hunter-gatherers, known for their musicality. Involve yourself by participating in some of their daily village activities and witness the captivating Buma dance, a mesmerising performance that portrays their life in harmony with the rainforest creatures.
Itinerary
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Day 01: Arrive in Yaounde
- Arrive at the international airport and be greeted by our friendly Tours Staff. After navigating customs formalities, guide will ensure a smooth arrival process, including assisting with currency exchange and then comfortable transfer to the hotel for rest.
Overnight stay.
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Day 02: Yaounde-Ayos-Abong Bang-Lomie
- Departure from Yaounde in the morning to Lomie via Ayos and Abang Bang. This tour is a beautiful discovery of the Equatorial forest. Reach Raphia Hotel at Lomie and have dinner.
Overnight
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Day 03: Lomie-Camping Pygmie
- Drive to the village of Pygmies after having breakfast. Have lunch after reaching the destination and participate in the various activities that punctuate the daily life of these Pygmies, the first inhabitants of the equatorial forest.
- Experience the goodness of being in the lap of nature. In evening sit around the fire and enjoy the dance of Pygmies before having dinner.
Stay overnight in a tent.
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Day 04 & 05: Campement Pygmee 1
- Delve into the heart of the primary forest for a full day of activities with the Pygmies. Hike through the dense foliage, gathering exotic fruits and learning the secrets of net hunting.
- Immerse yourself in the Baka Pygmy culture through their captivating Buma dance and share stories under the rainforest canopy. Rest comfortably in your tent for a truly unforgettable night.
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Day 06 & 07: Camp in the next Pygmie zone
- Wake up early with animal cries and birdsong.
- Move to another village still in the Pygmy zone to spend two nights.
- Watch different activities like traditional ignition of the fire, palm wine picking, Baka traditional dances show.
Dinner and overnight at pygmy camp.
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Day 08 Pygmee Camping: Lomie-Yokadouma-Mambele
- Wake up early, have breakfast and depart for Lobeke from Lomie.
- Camp in Kombo and have dinner.
Overnight
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Day 09: Mambele-Lobeke
- Get up early in the morning and have breakfast.
- Depart for Lobéké National Park. Four kilometer will be covered by car and the final six kilometer will be covered trekking.
- Relax at the camp and then move ahead to mirador n1 (small savannah) to observe the animals like lowland gorillas, monkeys, forest elephants, various birds; parrots, green pigeons.
Dinner and Overnight in tent.
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Day 10: Petite Savane
- Wake up early and have breakfast.
- Spend the day watching different kinds of animals from watchtower.
- Go back to camp have dinner.
Overnight in tent.
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Day 12: Djangui-Mambele-Yokadouma-Lomie
- Have breakfast early in the morning and then proceed for Mambale and continue the journey till you reach Yaoundé across Yokadouma.
- Night stay on the way.
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Day 13: Lomie-Yaounde
- Have the breakfast and continue the journey to Yaounde.
- Transfer to the hotel or airport to catch your next flight.
What's Included
What's Excluded
What To Bring
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.