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Over60 Says: A short drive from Bamenda is the residential compound of one of the local fons (chiefs) and his several dozen wives. I used the excellent but rather expensive rental care service operating out of the Ayaba Hotel, but it is also possible to take a taxi. The tour is not...
Belo Visitors Centre and Tourist Information
lovin_it Says: If you would like to explore the countryside, do some trekking or go horse riding then head to the village of Belo (45 mins taxi from Bamenda). Visit the Berudep Visitors Centre and Tourist Information to get details on walks and treks. Berudep are a non profit organisation...
Art Gallery (or the nearest thing to one!)
lovin_it Says: A must see in the centre of Bamenda is 'Fanta Benji - Arts Prophet'. He is a Rasta artist doing beautiful abstract oil painings. Ask him to explain the stories behind some of his work and you could be there for a while!
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lovin_it Says: Situated 45 mins shared taxi ride from Bamenda in the North West province is the picturesque highland village of Belo 3 Corners. Although not mentioned in any guidebooks yet this beautiful village is the access point to a secret paradise for the outdoor enthusiast. The vast...
lovin_it Says: Trek up into the mountains around Fundong and meet a family from the Fulani tribe.Walk through the village and meet the friends and relatives (there are many!!)Walk for water with the children.Stop at the local market and buy some fresh fruit.Walk to the waterfalls and...
An audience with the Fon of Kom
lovin_it Says: Have an audience with the Fon - King of the Kom tribe. It's a 2 hour trek from Fundong up to the Impenatrable palace sitting in the clouds overlooking the kingdom of Kom.You need to arrange the visit with BERUDEP in Belo or Fundong and buy a bottle of wine as a 'gift' to...
Ayaba Hotel Bamenda, Cameroon: Bamenda's supposed safest hotel
bolingbrook Says: The gangs of thieves at Ayaba Hotel in BamendaAyaba Hotel once the pride and beacon of hope for better things to come for Bamenda has degenerated to a den that harbors thieves who are encouraged, protected and facilitated by the management of the hotel. These thieves target...
Mondial Hotel: Bamenda's Top hotel
Bob_ashu80 Says: I stayed here for 11 days from 24th december 2006.Hotel is generally run down.However the staff are quite friendly and the food is good. Good views from the balcny.In a quiet area of town.
Over60 Says: I chose this hotel because rooms were air conditioned, allowing exclusion of mosquitos, It is widely advertised as Bamenda's best, and it clearly was quite the luxury hotel when built. However, it is equally clear that maintenance has been neglected for many years. Cracked...
Belo Rest House: Belo accomodation
lovin_it Says: I am currently staying in the Belo Rest House on a long term basis for the duration of my stay. It is clean, has flushing toilets, a gas cooker, fresh sheets and is cheap. There are 8 rooms available however some are taken on a long term basis by volunteers. It is situated...
NWCA Coffee: Cheap Fresh Local Coffee
lovin_it Says: The only proper coffee shop in Bamenda. Run by the North West Coffee Co-operative it is super cheap (100cfa) and actually comes in a coffee cup. They also do really cheap omelettes (250 cfa) with fresh bread. It is clean and has proper sit down tables and crockery. Very...
Dreamland: Nearest thing to a westen restaurant
lovin_it Says: Dreamland is a reataurant in Bamenda where you can get 'whitemans food' or local dishes. It is the nearest thing to what a westerner would consider a restaurant with table cloths, waiter service, full menu and is clean. It also has a bigscreen television if you would like to...
lovin_it Says: Take a shared taxi from Bamenda to some of the villages in the highlands. Taxis leave from Nkwan park and you may have to change at mile 4 depending on other passangers destinations. Costs:Bamenda - Belo = 900cfa (45 mins)Bamenda - Njinikom = 1200cfa (1 hour)Bamenda -...
Prescraft: Handicrafts Centre in Bamenda
lovin_it Says: This is a great craft shop offering all types of arts and carvings from Cameroon but especially from the N/W. The great thing about Prescraft is it's fair trade policy ensuring that the craftsmen get a fair price for their workmanship.
Go where no one has gone before
lovin_it Says: There are 11 protected forests in the North West province of Cameroon. None are yet developed for tourists, except one (Abuh) and then it is only possible to enter with a guide. The trek itself begins in Abuh village with a steep climb up the side of the valley through the...
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I stayed here for 11 days from 24th december 2006.Hotel is generally run down.However the staff are quite friendly and the food is good. Good views from the...
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Bamenda is the Capital of the North West province of Cameroon. As with any other sizeable city it has all the facilities and ameneties you will need. Good accom can be found for different rates...
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