Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
DANGERS & ANNOYANCES
Yaoundé is more relaxed than Douala, but muggings happen. Daytime is generally fine,
but take taxis at night and be particularly wary around the Marché Central and tourist ho-
tels.
INTERNET ACCESS
Your best bet is the smarter hotels and restaurants for a wireless connection.
9am-11pm)
Offers wi-fi for CFA1500 per hour.
Espresso House
(Carrefour Bastos;
MEDICAL SERVICES
220 6555; Carrefour Bastos)
Well-stocked pharmacy.
Pharmacie Bastos
(
222 6612)
For medical emergencies; in Elig-Essono, southeast of
Polyclinique André Fouda
(
Carrefour Nlongkak.
MONEY
There are ATMs at most of the major banks. As always in Cameroon, travellers cheques
are problematic to change in banks - try the banks around the cathedral.
ATM.
POST
7.30am-3.30pm
Mon-Fri, to noon Sat)
Getting There & Away
AIR
Yaoundé has an international airport, although far more international services go to and
from Douala. Internal flights with Camair-Co connect Yaoundé to Douala (CFA31,100, 45
minutes), Garoua (CFA108,700, three hours) and Maroua (CFA121,100, three hours).
BUS
There are buses between Yaoundé and all major cities in Cameroon. Buses leave from
their companies' offices, spread out on the outskirts of town. For Douala (CFA3000 to
CFA6000, three to four hours),
Central Voyages
(Mvog-Mbi)
and
Guaranti Express
