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watching. On your way north, check the security situation and if all's well stop off in
Zaria
, then on to
Kano
(
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), West Africa's oldest city and one of the Sahel's
most significant cultural centres.
From Kano or (if you've been forced to backtrack) from Lagos, fly to
Maroua
(
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here
), a pleasant base for exploring the weird-and-wonderful landscapes of the
Mandara
Mountains
(
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) and
Parc National du Waza
(
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), one of West Africa's
finest wildlife parks. From
N'Gaoundéré
(
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) you can either head deep into the
utterly untouristed rainforests of the southeast, which offer a verdant taste of Central
Africa, or take the train through the country's heart, all the way to
Yaoundé
(
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),
the country's steamy capital set amid lush green hills. After longish detours to see the sea
turtles at
Ebodjé
(
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) and to climb
Mt Cameroon
(
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), West Africa's
highest peak, head for
Bamenda
(
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) which serves as a gateway to the villages of
the
Ring Road
(
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), a deeply traditional area of Cameroon that feels untouched
by time;
Bafut
(
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) is one of our favourite villages in the region. Later, head for
Foumban
(
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) for a slice of traditional West Africa.
