Cameroon / Cameroun: Country of Contrast
Bicycle Africa / Ibike Tours

 
 
 

Cameroon Cultural Bicycle Tour

 

Program Fact Sheets

CAMEROON: Country of Contrast (North)

Schedule: Usually in December, (due to security issues across the border in Nigeria, this program not currently scheduled, drop a note if you would be interested in a future trip.)
Program Price (lodging, two meals/day, guide, entrance fees & more): $1490 plus airfare. Average out of pocket expenses per program $100 plus or minus $50.
Description: Day 1: Douala. Day 2-4: Take the train to the north, with a stop in Yaounde, the capital. Day 5-10: Cycle from Gaoura to Waza National Park, visiting and staying small villages and exploring the surrealistic Kapasiki area and Mandara mountains. Day 11: Wildlife viewing excursion of Waza National Park. Day 12-13: Cycle to and explore the town of Maroua. Day 14-15: Return to Douala and finish program.
Features: Small group, self-contained bicycle/train program of northern Cameroon. A fascinating program that takes you to the heart of village life in northern Cameroon with stays in traditional villages, cycle through the visually surrealistic Kapsiki area, visit Waza National Park.
Starting/Ending Point: Douala, Cameroon
Skill Level: Suitable for Intermediate/Expert
Mileage Daily / Total: 45-80 km, 28-50 miles / 480km, 220 miles
Cycling Conditions: 40% paved, 60% dirt and gravel roads, generally flat.
Accommodations: Small hotels and village stays, some rustic accommodations..
Van Support: None. Generally local transport is available when needed to be called upon. There is a 2-day section where local transport is sparse.
Meals Included: Two meals per day, generally breakfast and dinner.
Other Activities: Walking, cultural programs.
Weather Conditions: Highs in the 80's, lows in the 60's, little chance of rain.
Bike: Mountain bike recommended.    Bike Rental: not available.

   
 

touring tour eco-tour safari responsible travel journey adventure expedition trip active vacation culture cultural holiday budget

Unique Programs To Special Places For Memories Of A Lifetime!

Please write if you have questions, suggestions and comments about our program or want to be added to Bicycle Africa's mailing list. (Also let us know how you found this site.)

Bicycle Africa Homepage        Ibike Programs       IBF Homepage     To Search
"Hosted by DreamHost - earth friendly web hosting"
Created by David Mozer.
Copyright ? 1983-2020  Ibike LLC.  All rights reserved.