Family Cameroon: Beaches, Animals and Waterfalls
Eight days of family adventure in Cameroon combining the Limbe primate sanctuary, the golden beaches of Kribi and the Ekom-Nkam waterfalls, adapted for all ages.
Description
This eight-day family itinerary begins in Douala with the central market and the waterfront promenade. You travel to Limbe to visit the Wildlife Center, where children and adults see rescued gorillas and chimpanzees while learning about conservation. The black volcanic-sand beaches offer natural playgrounds. The route continues south to Kribi, Cameroon's best beach destination, with golden sand and calm waters. You visit Lobe Falls, where the waterfall drops straight into the ocean. Beach days alternate with visits to cacao plantations. The grand finale is the Ekom-Nkam falls, the setting of the Tarzan movie, with an 260-ft drop in the middle of the rainforest. Nature, beach and culture without sacrificing comfort.
Health & safety
- Yellow fever vaccine mandatory for the whole family
- Bottled water only; avoid ice outside hotels
Day-by-day itinerary
Douala: welcome
Douala, Cameroon
Douala: welcome
Arrival and first stroll around the city
Walk along Boulevard de la Liberté
Culture1.5hDouala Maritime Museum
Culture1.5hFamily dinner in Bonapriso
gastronomy1.5hLimbe: primate sanctuary
Limbe, Cameroon
Limbe: primate sanctuary
Transfer to Limbe and visit to the rescue center
Limbe Wildlife Center
Nature3hBotanical Garden with picnic
Nature2hBeach afternoon in Limbe
Nature2hLimbe: beaches and crafts
Limbe, Cameroon
Limbe: beaches and crafts
Day of beach and cultural activities
Shell-craft workshop
Culture1.5hBeach day with games
Entertainment3hCraft market
Culture1hCoastal route to Kribi
Kribi, Cameroon
Coastal route to Kribi
Scenic transfer along the coast
Scenic coastal drive
Nature3hStop at a cacao plantation
Culture1.5hSunset on Kribi beach
Nature1hKribi: Lobe Falls
Kribi, Cameroon
Kribi: Lobe Falls
Excursion to the falls and beach
Pirogue to Lobe Falls
Nature2.5hFish lunch on the beach
gastronomy1.5hSandcastles in Kribi
Entertainment3hKribi: Kienké River and downtime
Kribi, Cameroon
Kribi: Kienké River and downtime
River cruise and rest
Boat ride on the Kienké
Nature2hEbodjé fishing village
Culture1.5hFree afternoon at the hotel beach
Rest3hEkom-Nkam Falls
Ekom-Nkam, Cameroon
Ekom-Nkam Falls
The waterfalls of the Tarzan movie
Ekom-Nkam Falls
Nature3hPicnic by the waterfall
gastronomy1.5hEasy walk through the forest
Nature1hReturn to Douala
Douala, Cameroon
Return to Douala
Last shopping and farewell
Market shopping
Culture1.5hFarewell lunch
gastronomy1.5hAirport transfer
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