Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
guides have a tendency - conscious or not - of rushing up the mountain. Equipment can
be hired on a daily basis in Buea.
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Limbe
Limbe is a charming place, blessed with a fabulous natural position between the
rainforest-swathed foothills of Mt Cameroon and the dramatic Atlantic coastline. Popular
with both foreign and Cameroonian tourists, this is a great spot to chill out on the beach
for a few days before heading on elsewhere.
Sights & Activities
Limbe Wildlife Centre
ZOO
(
www.limbewildlife.org
;
admission CFA3000; 9am-4.30pm)
Many zoos in Africa are depressing
places, but the Limbe Wildlife Centre is a shining exception. Jointly run by the Ministry
of the Environment and the primate charity Pandrillus, it contains rescued chimpanzees,
gorillas, drills and other primates, all housed in large enclosures, with lots of interesting
information about local conservation issues. Staff are well informed, and are heavily in-
volved in community education.
