Campo Ma'an PN
9 days / 8 nights from Yaoundé
This park covers an area of 264,064 hectares on the border between Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. It is the only park in the national network to be distinguished by direct contact with the marine area on the Atlantic coast. It is home to 80 species of mammal, including forest elephants, leopards and gorillas, as well as 302 species of bird, 122 reptiles and 250 fish. Travellers can also visit German relics on the island of Dipikar and the Tree Museum, an artistic intervention in a century-old tree in the heart of the forest, created by the International Model Forest Network, directly supported by the African Model Forest Network (AMFN) in Campo Ma'an National Park.
Recommandations
Campo
Ma'an National Park is an equatorial protected area, and the
thickness of the forest makes it more difficult to observe and
encounter animals than in other contexts. Visitors will need to be
patient to discover the hidden wonders of this forest and be prepared
for long walks in the forest (it is advisable to bring torches,
mackintoshes, appropriate footwear and clothing for walking). For the
best chance of animal sightings, the rainy season is recommended.
ITINERARY
Day
1: EUROPE -YAOUNDE
Welcomed
by your guide at the international airport of Cameroon's political
capital Yaoundé-Nsimalen, a green city with a mild climate also
known as the city of seven hills, transfer to the Mérina hotel,
dinner and overnight stay.
Day
2: YAOUNDE - NKOLANDOM
Early
wake-up call, breakfast, departure from Yaoundé for Nkolandom,
''Nkolandom'' in the local language (Bulu) means ''Mount
of Elegance'' and is a beautiful forested village located 18 km
from Ebolowa, diversions to the Mefou Zoological Park, home to
endangered primates such as gorillas, mandrills, etc., observation of
the beautiful landscape and a visit to the local museum. Lunch in
Ebolowa, arrival and check-in at the Hôtel Avenir, partial visit to
the tourist centre (baobab tree on the rock, mysterious rocks,
Fang-Béti museum with all its riches, craftsmen's workshops),
organisation of the traditional Beti dance (Abakuya), dinner and
overnight stay.
Day
3: NKOLANDOM - AKO'OKAS - NYABIZAN - EBIANEMEYONG
Early
wake-up followed by breakfast and departure from Nkolandom for
Akok'okas, arrival then formalities for the visit to discover the
equatorial forest and the mythical python called 'Ako'okas'.
Return followed by continuation to the village of Ebianemeyong via
Nyabizan. Picnic at Meyo Centre, continuation of the journey, arrival
and installation in the habitat, Dinner and overnight in tents or on
the platform if it is ready.
Day 4, 5 and 6: IMMERSION IN CAMPO MA'AN PARK
After
breakfast, we will spend the day trekking in the Campo Ma'an National
Park, where we will have the opportunity to observe gorillas,
monkeys, buffaloes, elephants and other animals. The excursions
consist of following certain tracks frequented by large mammals. We
will also discover the Menve'ele waterfalls during our stay. Dinners
and nights will be spent in tents or at the Platform on the banks of
the River Ntem, with its lush landscape and the possibility of paddle
canoe trips.
Day
7: CAMPO MA'AN - KRIBI
Breakfast,
we take the road to Kribi, a seaside town in Cameroon, a meal will be
taken in a village depending on the state of the road, continuation,
arrival and installation at the hotel, relaxation at the beach,
dinner in a restaurant in town, overnight at the hotel with your feet
in the water.
Day
8: KRIBI
Breakfast,
relaxation at the beach, pirogue trip on the Lobé river, visit to
the Lobé waterfalls, unique in the world, which flow into the ocean.
Shrimp tasting by the falls, relaxation at the beach, dinner and
overnight at the hotel.
Day
9: KRIBI - DOUALA
Breakfast,
relaxation at the beach, lunch with fresh fish from the landing
stage, departure for Douala, arrival followed by shopping at the
Douala craft market, orientation tour of the city (administrative and
commercial centre), transfer to the airport. End of services.
Price per person:
from 1230 €
single supplement: 180 €
The
price includes:
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Accommodation in a double room
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Full-board catering
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Vehicle, Fuel, Driver, Tolls
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Guide
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Park entrance fees
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Trackers, Eco-guards
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All visits in the programme
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Traditional dances
The
price does not include:
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cameras and video cameras
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drinks
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tips
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personal expenses