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buying travel insurance in cameroon

gibbage — Thu Mar 21, 2013 5:48 pm

Author: gibbage

Posted: Thu Mar 21, 2013 5:48 pm

hi everyone.
my names daniel.does anyone know any retriable travel insurance brokers in cameroon. ?
also i need to know the price that a cameroon citizen would pay for a single trip. i have got quoted $32
thanks in advance.
regards
gibbage

FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN CAMEROON

Cameroon Info — Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:40 am

Author: Cameroon Info

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 4:40 am

FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN CAMEROON

AUSTRALIA
Australian High Commission
Immeuble Stamiatades,
Place de l’Hotel de Ville,
Yaounde
Tel: (+237) 223 2311
Fax: (+237) 222 1090
Website: www.embassy.gov.au/cm.html

BELGIUM
Embassy of Belgium
121, Rue 1851 Quartier Bastos,
Yaoundé
Tel: (+237) 220 0519 / 221 1768
Fax: (+237) 220 0521 / 5243 / 6747
Email: Yaounde@diplobel.org
Website: www.diplomatie.be/yaoundefr

CANADA
Canadian High Commission
Immeuble Stamatiades,
Place de l'Hotel de Ville,
Yaoundé
Tel: (+237) 222 1936 / 1822 / 1690 / 223 2311
Fax: (+237) 222 1090
Email: yunde@international.gc.ca
Website: www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/africa/cameroon-contact-en.asp

CZECH REPUBLIC
Consulate of the Czech Republic
140, Rue Dominique Savio primaire,
Bonapriso,
Douala
Tel: (+237) 343 0718
Email: Douala@honorary.mzv.cz, yabekovera@yahoo.fr

DENMARK
Royal Danish Consulate
Immeuble Scanwater,
Face "Palais Royal" Nylon, (Nlongkak),
Yaoundé
Tel: (+237) 221 2962
Fax: (+237) 220 5225

FRANCE
Embassy of France
Plateau Atémengué,
PO Box 1631,
Yaoundé
Tel: (+237) 223 4013 / 2221776 / 4462 / 3630 / 7900
Fax: (+237) 223 5043 / 222 7909
Email: amb.mailyaounde@diplomatie.fr
Website: www.ambafrance-cm.org

GERMANY
Embassy of Germany
Nouvelle Route Bastos,
Bastos-Usine,
Yaounde
Tel: (+237) 221 0056 / 2200566 / 2214434 / 7292
Fax: (+237) 220 7313
Email: DtboJaunde@gmx.net, info@jaun.diplo.de
Website: www.jaunde.diplo.de

ITALY
Embassy of Italy
Plateau Bastos,
PO Box 827,
Yaounde
Tel: (+237) 221 2198 / 220 3376
Fax: (+237) 221 5250
Email: ambasciata.yaounde@esteri.it, ambyaounde@iccnet.cm
Website: www.ambitaliacamerun.org

JAPAN
Embassy of Japan
1513, Rue 1828,
Bastos-Ekoudou,
Yaounde
Tel: (+237) 220 6202 / 6585
Fax: (+237) 220 6203

NIGERIA
Embassy of Nigeria
4 Omuramba Road,
Yaounde
Tel: (+237) 222 3455 / 223 1904 / 5551

RUSSIA
Embassy of the Russian Federation
Quartier Bastos,
PO Box 488,
Yaounde
Tel: (+237) 220 1714
Fax: (+237) 220 7891
Email: rusco@icon.co.za, consrusse@camnet.cm

SOUTH AFRICA
Embassy of South Africa
Villa Marc Andre,
Rue Monseigneur Rene,
Koussi, Cocody President,
Yaounde
Tel: (+237) 220 0438 / 0439
Fax: (+237) 220 0995
Email: yaounde@foreign.gov.za

SWITZERLAND
Consulate of Switzerland
Angle Rues 1811 et 1814,
Quartier Bastos,
Yaoundé
Tel: (+237) 220 5067 / 221 1857 / 931 3290 / 793 8031
Fax: (+237) 220 9386
Email: vertretung@yao.rep.admin.ch

UK
British High Commission
Avenue Winston Churchill,
PO Box 547,
Yaounde
Tel: (+237) 222 0545 / 0796
Fax: (+237) 222 0148
Email: bhc.yaounde@fco.gov.uk
Website: www.britcam.org

USA
American Embassy
Rue Nachtigal,
PO Box 817,
Yaounde
Tel: (+237) 223 0512 / 4014 / 222 2589 / 1794
Fax: (+237) 223 0753
Website: www.cameroon.usembassy.gov, www.yaounde.usembassy.gov

CAMEROON TOURISM GUIDE / TOURISM IN CAMEROON

Cameroon Info — Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:18 am

Author: Cameroon Info

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:18 am

CAMEROON TOURISM GUIDE

THE CENTRE & EAST

Yaoundé, the capital city, stands on seven hills. There are modern hotels and many markets, shops and cinemas. Museums include the Musée des Bénédictins, a collection of traditional arts and crafts housed in a Benedictine Monastery on Mont Fébé, and the newer National Museum of Yaoundé. To the northwest, jungle-clad mountains rise to an altitude of 1000m (3280ft). Mont Fébé, which overlooks the city, has been developed as a resort, with a luxury hotel, nightclub, casino, gardens and golf course. Its high altitude ensures a pleasant climate.

Further on are the Nachtigal Falls on the River Sanga; continue to Bertoua, Yokadouma and Moloundou with its abundant wildlife, most notably a small population of lowland gorillas.

THE WEST

Douala, Cameroon’s economic capital, is 24km (15 miles) from the sea, on the left bank of the Wouri and dominated by Mount Cameroon. The cathedral, the shopping avenues, the Artisanat National (a craft/souvenir market), Deido market, the harbor, the museum, Wouri Bridge and the electric coffee-grading plant are worth visiting.

Buéa is a charming town situated on the slopes of Mount Cameroon (4095m/14,435ft), West Africa’s highest mountain and the highest active volcano in Africa. For those interested in climbing the mountain, which is relatively easy, a permit from the local tourist office is necessary (these are not issued during the rainy season from March to November).

Limbé (formerly Victoria) is a pleasant port with a botanical garden and ‘jungle village’. There are beautiful white sandy beaches a short drive out of town. The tourist season runs between November and February.

Dschang is a mountain resort at an altitude of 1400m (4600ft) where the temperature is pleasantly cool. The road southwards to Nkongsamba and Douala passes through some splendid scenery – spectacular valleys and waterfalls. Bamenda, in the highlands north of Dschang, has a museum and a craft market. Foumban, northeast of Dschang, has many traditional buildings dating from its period of German colonization, including Bafut Fon’s Palace, which includes a craft center. There is also the Musée du Palais, whose collection includes bejewelled thrones, armaments, musical instruments and dancing masks, the Musée des Arts et des Traditions Bamoun, and a market. The town serves as an excellent base for experiencing the Bamileke region’s colourful Bamoun festivals and feast days.

Kribi, a small port and beach resort south of Douala, has perhaps the finest beach in Cameroon, Londji Beach. It is also a convenient starting point for tours to local villages and the Campo Game Reserve region. Buffaloes, lions and elephants roam the virgin forests inland.

THE NORTH

North Cameroon presents unexpected natural landscapes, with an average altitude of 1500m (4900ft) and plains, reaching an altitude of 300m (1000ft), covered by savannah.

Maroua is located in the foothills of the Mandara Mountains, along the Mayo River. Places worth visiting include the market, the Diamare Museum (mainly an ethnographic museum where local craftwares are on sale: jewelry, tooled leather articles etc), the various African quarters and the banks of the Mayo Kaliao. There is a National Park nearby.

Mokolo is a picturesque town in a rugged rocky landscape. Approximately 55km (34 miles) away is the village of Rhumsiki, which features a maze of paths linking the small farms known as the Kapsiki; the Kirdi live here, whose customs and folklore have changed little for centuries.

Going further north, there is a very typical village called Koza located at an altitude of 1100m (3600ft). From here the road continues to the village of Mabas which gives a panoramic view on the large Bornou plain of Nigeria and where one can still see primitive blast furnaces.

NATIONAL PARKS & RESERVES

The Kalamaloué Reserve is small but offers opportunities for viewing several species of antelopes, monkeys and warthogs; some elephants cross the reserve. Waza National Park covers 170,000 hectares (420,079 acres) and is open from mid-November to mid-June. There is a forest area and a vast expanse of grassy and wet plains, called Yaeres. Elephants, giraffes, antelopes, hartebeest, cobs, lions, cheetahs and warthogs are numerous. There is also a rich variety of birds, including eagles, crested cranes, maribous, pelicans, ducks, geese and numerous guinea-fowl. Accommodation and other facilities are available. A vehicle and a guide are required for entrance to the park. The Bénoué National Park, situated just off the Ngaoundere-Garoua main road, covers 180,000 hectares (444,790 acres) and has buffalo, hippopotamuses, crocodiles, hyena, giraffes, panthers, lions and a variety of primates, and can be visited all year round.

Korup National Park is home to Africa’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforest. Accessible by bush taxi, it is located in the westernmost corner of the country, along the Nigerian border near the town of Mundemba, which is about 150km (93miles) northwest of Douala. A wide variety of primates, birds, trees and other plants, including dozens of recently discovered species are there. Travelers should dress to cope with the 100 per cent humidity and the fording of waist-high pools.

The Bouba Ndjidah National Park is situated on the banks of Mayo Lidi River in the far north of the country; bordering Chad. Its wildlife includes elan and buffalo, black rhinoceroses, elephants and lions. There are several other parks and reserves which are not open to the public. Dinosaur fossils have been discovered here.

GETTING AROUND IN CAMEROON / CAMEROON TRANSPORT GUIDE

Cameroon Info — Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:13 am

Author: Cameroon Info

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 3:13 am

GETTING AROUND IN CAMEROON

BY AIR

This is the most efficient means of national transport. There are daily flights between Douala and Yaoundé; less regular flights to other interior towns, served by Unitair.

Departure tax: CFAfr500.

BY RAIL

Cameroon Railways (CAMRAIL) is the national service provider. Services are good, if relatively slow, and it is much quicker to go by train than by bus. There are daily services from Yaoundé to Ngaoundéré on the ‘Gazelle du Nord’, that runs from Douala to Ngaoundéré via Yaoundé and Belabo. Daily trains also run from Yaoundé to Douala, with onward connections to Nkongsamba. Couchettes are available, as are first- and second-class seats. Trains usually have a restaurant car. Tickets must be booked on the day of travel.

BY ROAD

There are paved roads from Douala to Yaoundé, Limbé, Buéa, Bafoussam and Bamenda and between main centres. Other roads are generally poorly maintained and become almost impassable during the rainy season. Many vehicles are poorly lit and badly driven. Traffic drives on the right. Night driving is not recommended. Car hijackings and violent muggings are increasingly common, particularly in the three provinces of Adamaoua, the North and the far North, so sensible precautions should be taken. Driving on the Yaoundé/Douala trunk road should be avoided, since accidents are common there. Roadside assistance is non-existent. Travelers should consult official government advice services for further information about security while driving.

Bus

Modern coach services are available between Yaoundé and Douala, Bafoussam and Bamenda, Foumban and Dschanga. Bus services also exist between other main centres and more rural areas but tend to be unreliable and are often suspended during the rainy season. Bus services also have a reputation for being dangerous, as road safety is not a priority for Cameroon drivers and accidents are common.

Car rental

This is limited and expensive and is available in Douala, Yaoundé and Limbé, with or without a driver.

Documentation: An International Driving Permit is not a legal requirement but recommended, especially for those hiring a car. By law, a driving license must be carried when driving; a Cameroonian license can be obtained within 24 hours for a small fee.

URBAN TRANSPORTATION

Taxi

Taxis and share-taxis are available at reasonable fixed rates (none are metered). A 10 per cent tip is optional. City taxis do not generally comply with basic security norms and seatbelts are often absent. Violent assaults on taxi passengers are not uncommon, so the choice of taxi must be considered carefully. However, they are cheap and fast.

HOTELS DIRECTORY IN CAMEROON / CAMEROON HOTEL GUIDE

Cameroon Info — Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:57 am

Author: Cameroon Info

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 2:57 am

HOTELS DIRECTORY IN CAMEROON

YAOUNDE

Hilton Hotel
Blvd du 20 Mai,
Yaounde
Phone: +237 233 3646
Fax: +237 223 3249
Website: www.hilton.com

Hotel Des Deputes
Bord DuLac Bp 24,
Yaounde
Phone: +237 223 1555

Mercure Yaounde Centre
Av El Hadj Ahmadou Ahidjo,
Yaounde
Phone: +237 222 2131
Website: www.mercure.com

DOUALA

Hotel Beausejour Mirabel
21 rue Joffre,
Douala
Phone: +237 342 3885

Ibis Hotel
Rue Pierre Loti,
Douala
Phone: +237 342 5800
Website: www.accorhotel.com

Le Meridien Douala Hotel
35 Ave Des Cocotiers,
Douala
Phone: +237 342 9044
Website: www.lemeridien-hotels.com

Pullman Akwa Palace Hotel
920 Blvd de la Liberte,
Douala
Phone: +237 342 0540

CAMEROON TRAVEL INFORMATION / CAMEROON TRAVEL GUIDE

Cameroon Info — Mon Feb 26, 2007 11:35 am

Author: Cameroon Info

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 11:35 am

CAMEROON TRAVEL INFORMATION

Full Name

Republic of Cameroon

Capital City

Yaoundé (pop 1,100,000)

Area

475,440 sq km
183,567 sq miles

Population

16,200,000

Time Zone

GMT/UTC +1 ()

Languages

French (official)

English (official)

About 10% of the country relies primarily on a pidgin English, mainly in the western provinces near Nigeria.

Arabic (other)

There are 24 major African language groups. Among the many African languages spoken in Cameroon, the five major ones are Bamiléké, Ewondo, Bamoun, Fulfulde and Arabic

Ewondo (other)

Religion

Christian, Muslim, traditional religions.

Currency

CFA Franc BEAC (CFA)

Electricity

110/220V 50HzHz

Electric Plug Details

European plug with two circular metal pins

Country Dialing Code

237