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ACCOMMODATION
Cameroon has a decent range of accommodation options, from simple
auberges
(hostels)
and dorm beds in religious missions to luxury hotels. Expect to pay around CFA15,000 for
a decent single room with bathroom and fan. Most hotels quote prices per room - genuine
single and twin rooms are the exception rather than the norm.
In Cameroon, budget accommodation costs up to CFA15,000 for a double room,
midrange from CFA15,000 to CFA30,000 and top end from CFA30,000. Rather than sea-
sonal rates, most hotels in Kribi and Limbe generally charge more during holidays and
weekends.
ACTIVITIES
Hiking is a big drawcard in Cameroon. The two most popular hiking regions are Mt
Cameroon near the coast and the Mandara Mountains in the north. The Ring Road near Ba-
menda also offers great hiking possibilities, but you'll need to be self-sufficient here.
BUSINESS HOURS
Banks
From 7.30am or 8am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday.
Businesses
From 7.30am or 8am until 6pm or 6.30pm Monday to Friday, generally with a
one- to two-hour break sometime between noon and 3pm. Most are also open from 8am to
1pm (sometimes later) on Saturday.
Government offices
From 7.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday.
EMBASSIES & CONSULATES
A number of embassies and consulates are located in Yaoundé. Australians and New Zeal-
anders should contact the Canadian High Commission in case of an emergency.
Canadian Embassy
(
2223 2311; Ave de l'Indépendance, Immeuble STC-TOM, Pl de l'Hôtel de Ville)
2220 5155; Rue 1863,
Bastos)
2221 0624; Rue Joseph Mballa Eloumden,
Bastos)
