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Weather in Yaoundé is influenced by a tropical wet and dry climate. Winter is low season. You can expect less travellers to the city during this time of the year and lower airfares and hotel rates. This is a convenient offer for those looking to budget whilst travelling and those who don’t mind the winter chill. The hottest month is March (high season), when the maximum temperature is about 30 degrees Celsius. The first week is usually the hottest.The streets and public space areas become crowded, and traffic is also a bit of a jam to get through. July and August are the cool months – it may often be a bit cloudy, but there is an upswing in humidity. The crowd in the city is from low to a moderate. Normal prices for airfares and standard accommodation rates apply during this time.

South African passport holders require a visa to enter Cameroon. Pre-approved visas can be picked up on arrival. For more information, visit the High Commission of Cameroon in South Africa website.

The High Commission of Cameroon is situated in Pretoria. 80 Marais Street, Brooklyn. Phone: ( 27) 012 460 0341.

All travellers should be up to date with routine vaccinations, as vaccinations are required. The following vaccinations are required when travelling to Yaoundé, Cameroon.

• A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travellers arriving from countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

• Vaccinations are recommended for hepatitis A & B.

• Malaria, cholera, tuberculosis, polio and dengue are the prevalent diseases.

• This is a high risk malaria zone, medications for mosquito-borne diseases, and travellers’ diarrhoea are required.

• Preventative medication must be taken 2 weeks prior to arriving in Cameroon, and taken up to 1 month after leaving.

• Get travel insurance, as overseas medical insurance do not cover there.

Overlooking one of the seven hills of the city, this beautiful hotel is located at an altitude of 950 meters, and is surround by lush, green vegetation. The hotel has unique architecture and is luxuriously designed with modern facilities, making your stay as pleasant as it can be. The rooms offer magnificent views of the mountains.

Close to many activities and tourist attractions, this hotel is just a stone’s throw away from the National Museum. Discover golf courses and horseback rides just 5 kilometres away. Or visit Ebogo Village, the friendliest and most visited eco-tourism site in Yaoundé.

If you enjoy being treated like royalty, there is a hotel in the heart of downtown Yaoundé that has re-created the impression of ancient kings and queens. This luxurious palace boasts en-suite rooms and exquisite royal designs on the curtains and linen. Indulge yourself with this fabulous treat.

• Train: train lines run west, to the port city of Douala, and north to N’Gaoundéré.

• Bus: Many bus companies operate from the city, particularly from the Nsam and Mvan districts. By bus, travel time between Douala and Yaoundé is about three hours.

• Taxis: Are available at any time during the day and night. All registered taxi vehicles are clearly marked. Do not get into unmarked taxis.

• You can also rent a car at any car rental.