General Information

Africa is consider the cradle of humanity, and Cameroon is a miniature Africa. Being that we can say Cameroon it’s a vast country of cultural, landscapes and multiple influences. Which says variety of culture understands variety of flavors because each of ten regions of Cameroon exists a gastronomic culture. Our analysis will be generally on Cameroonian foods while focusing on the meals of Central region which is Yaounde. This consists to inform you regarding various restaurants in Yaounde where you can enjoy local foods as well as international.

 

Local foods Restaurants in Yaounde

In Yaounde, you can eat locally at the restaurant Cabane in Elig Essono, behind the building of the travel agency Jako. Its one of best restaurants in Yaounde for enjoying Cameroonian foods for central region such as Sanga, Mbol, Okok. Then you have Bois Sainte Anastasie restaurant in Sebastien Essomba street, city center of Yaounde opposite to MAHIMA supermaket. Base in the heart of Yaounde in the park that bears his name, this restaurant offers varieties of Cameroonian culinary.

Moreover a brunch is offer from Monday to Sunday in the center of a botanical garden with multiple tropical flowers. In brief, the list is not exhaustive and we can complete the list with these others restaurants in Yaounde . For example restaurant La Marmite, near Boulevard du 20 Mai, The village restaurant  in Elig-Essono near police Judiciary.

all these restaurants offer you the Cameroonian cuisine in general with foods like Mbongo, Ndolè and the typical foods of Yaounde region such as peanut sauce …

     

International foods Restaurants in Yaounde

After savoring local foods you can find alsorestaurants which offer international cuisine from all over the world. For this reason, the restaurant La Salsa at Bastos roundabout, is the ideal place to taste various international dishes (French, Italian …). Their specialty is its chef who offers you to grill a plate of pork with the wine of your choice. Expatriates, Greek community specially loves this place in addition to Cameroonian foods there is cooking also French, Russian and more. Equally for sensuality lovers you have the Restaurant la Terrasse, base in camp Sic Hippodrome, they offers European foods in a green setting under palm trees. For fresh air you can seat on terrace, you have chairs and white tables on gravel with sparkling candles in the evening. They have delicious pizzas made over a wood fire that I recommend you to taste.

For lovers of Italian food, you will also find a restaurant corresponding to Yaounde as The restaurant Café Yaounde always located at Camp Sic Racecourse. You will find the typical Italian food, with fresh pasta, specialty of the restaurant, sprinkled with Italian wines. The place is nice and set in a luxurious garden, and the restaurant exhibits paintings by local artists. In the same vein you also have the restaurant Pizza Roma located at the crossroad Bastos and offers only pizzas of all kinds.

 

Asian Restaurants in Yaounde

To summarize, if you love Chinese food you will love visit Yaounde and and its multitude of Chinese restaurants. In the first place House of Korea restaurant offers a pleasant and calm environment with fresh and correct food. This spacious home has beautiful terraces and lovely staff. Moreover you also have the restaurant at Wou located in Bastos one of the most chic areas of the city of Yaounde. Decorated with dragons, it is the first Chinese restaurant of very good reputation of Yaounde. It offers you typical Chinese cuisine with a rich and varied buffet on Sunday

 

Historic

Cathedral our Lady of Victory Yaounde is near the roundabout of central post office, at the beginning of Boulevard du 20 mai. Base in heart of city center Yaounde, its an architectural building with capacity of 5000 people. Cathedral our Lady of Victory Yaounde has two pylons 30 meters on each side of the facade, bells on top of each. Equally its has a mosaic behind the altar that was designed by Reverend Father Engelbert Mveng, one of the first priests in Cameroon. You can also admire very pretty stained glasses made of broken glass bricks.

Cathedral our Lady of Victory Yaounde has the honor of receiving Pope John Paul II in 1985 and 1995. Further she serves as the setting for the signing of the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation “Ecclesia in Africa” ​​on 1995. As a result, a plaque immortalizes this day at the entrance of the cathedral.

 

Dominican Masses

As far as Dominican Masses are concerned, they take place every Sunday between 6 am and 7 pm. The language is French and English as well as all Cameroonian national languages. Various bishops who followed one another at Cathedral our Lady of Victory Yaounde

– Bishop Rene Graffin (1943-1961). An avenue of Yaounde bears his name. He is buried in Chevilly Larue in the diocese of Créteil in France.

– Bishop Jean Zoa (1961-1998). He rests today, according to his will, at the parish cemetery of Mvolyé.

– Mgr André Wouking (1999-2002). His grave is in the cathedral.

– Monsignor Simon Victor Tonyé Bakot since October 18, 2003.

 

Environment of the cathedral

Currently, Cathedral our Lady of Victory Yaounde is rules by His excellence Atanga bishop of Yaounde.

Outside near cathedral, there is several Catholics churches because 80 per cent of population in Cameroon is christian. Moreover, you will find in each neighborhood of the city Catholic churches performing religious services every Sunday. Some will offer the masses on weekdays for all those would like to pray.

In addition to the Catholic religion, Cameroon also has a part of its majority Muslim people and in this context you have mosques throughout the city of Yaounde. The largest of these is the Tsinga Mosque, where Muslim people gather for their religious services on Fridays.

 

Introduction

There is only one Cinema theater in Yaounde newly create by the Vivendi group. The new room call Canal Olympia is house in the compound of the University of Yaounde 1. Its the sign of one of the two state universities of Yaounde. Further this movie theater is the pride of many residents of Yaounde because none exists since 1990s. Due to economic crisis on 1990, the Movie theater close in all Cameroonians cities. Consequently the country loose enough money and distraction because most of people like it as a distraction. The situation was difficult, the ministry of culture was having difficulty even artists was not able to do concert because no cinema theater. This year 1990 mark the worst ever year Cameroons community knew because of the problem of closure.

 

 

History of cinema theater in Yaounde

In 1973, the country had 32 cinema theater, including the legendary “ABBIA” halle in Yaounde and “WOURI” for Douala. Places that each had a capacity well above the current 300 seats offered by the Vivendi Group. This cinema theater in Yaounde is dedicate to projection of films. Moreover he helps to organize concerts for Cameroonian and foreign artists and stand-up reception of comedians. Seeing that Bollore group says that the power supply of this cinema is provided by solar energy develop by them. Explicitly this energy is capture from 720 m² of solar panels store thanks to batteries.

With the launch of Yaounde 1 Cinema theater in Yaounde, we can see happy people specially for kids and teenager. They can easily go there and have fun, looking movies or cartoons. Artists are happy because they can do concerts which made happiness of all people as long as they can have one in Yaounde. Due to that Yaounde economy rise and we have lot of concerts made by artists.

 Best Restaurants

Yaounde the capital of Cameroon is home to a multitude of restaurant where you can combine relaxation and culinary flavor. Among these is the Black and White Lounge Restaurant located in Bastos. He offers all the specialties in all countries foods. His relaxing and pleasant setting with a majestic decoration will sublimate your stay.

Moreover, if you love with romance, we invite you to discover Les Cigalons restaurant  in Yaounde at the Hippodrome climb. Its captivating setting with its natural decoration offers you peace and tranquility. The place has a pleasant setting for romantic dinners every night or for all celebrations.

Also as a restaurant you can not dream better than the Yaoba cabaret restaurant located in bastos. Yaoba offers a dream setting and an impeccable service for all evening outings with or alone. Further he has an orchestra for all lovers of play-back where the music is play live. There is Karaoke sequence for all and those who like singing especially if you are with family or friends.

 

Others Restaurants

In Yaounde we do have La Salsa Restaurant in Rond Point Bastos which have good atmosphere. Pizza, French cuisines, Russian, Cameroon and others. An impressive setting, wide open space, indoor and outdoor seating. Be sure not to miss the speciality smoked master or marinade raw fish, a real treat for fans.

You have also Espresso House in Bastos, this is a Yaounde staple. Serves a refreshingly diverse menu during day time and night time you have a perfect view of town with terrace. It attracts many guests, especially because of its convenient location in the embassy district.

If you are discoveries lovers, there is restaurants in Yaounde where you can taste the local foods of the city. In this case Ebene woods restaurant located in front of the Mahima supermarket is the best one you ever see. You will find Yaounde typical foods such as Nkock or Sanga which are the main specialties of this city.

 

Introduction

Yaounde Nightlife is one of the most popular attractions, most spectacular to discover and especially to live. For this reason, all form a chain full of youth, emotions, joy of life. In short a all in one that will tell you everything about Cameroon and its people.

From its Culinary Art noticed by the presence of many restaurants to its diversity Yaounde by night it is great. You will see night clubs, casino, nightspot, its long and large avenues strewn with Bars both sides of the road. Yaounde Nightlife is an unforgettable experience for all those are coming for the first time. You will discover the delights of its nightlife and we will lead you discover of hot places of Yaounde.

 

Yaounde Nightlife

First of all when we talk about places where to enjoy in Yaounde, Safari Night Club is the first one. Base in the hottest areas of the political capital, Safari Night Club offers the best to all nightlife lovers. It offers you an unforgettable experience thanks to the know-how of its team by offering themed evenings. Moreover, by its delirious concepts that make this place the only ones in world where lions can coexist with antelopes.

 

Secondly we have Sanza Discothek Club known for its sulfurous evenings, its attachment to cultural values.  Further Sanza Discothek Club is in very close circle as one of the temples of the jet set. Base in Elig-Essono one of the most attractive places of Yaounde, he opens doors four days of week. From Sunday to Wednesday from 10pm to midnight for nights of madness, youth which will remain forever in memories.

 

Thirdly, we have Olympic Club Yaounde which the location is Avenue Narvick Yaounde. Its the most popular places for nightlife subscribers, mark by 4 stars hotel reputation Djeuga palace. In addition, Olympic Club Yaounde offers a magical setting worthy of major European and American nightclubs. Open time is Tuesday to Sunday, from 22:pm to midnight for lovers of crasy nights.

 

Others Night-Club of Yaounde

 

Katios Night-Club Yaounde open before 1986 is the older one in this industry, recognize for the conservation of its values. Its know-how and especially his experience characterize by the know-how which is particular to him. The Katios Night-Club Yaounde Avenue El Hadj Ahmadou Ahidjo City Center Yaounde. He open his doors from Tuesday to Sunday 22:pm til morning for old-fashioned evenings where only he holds the secret.

Generality

With lush green hills and a coolish climate (making it very pleasant place to visit) Yaounde is like no other capital city in West Africa. It also has warm friendly people who goes out of their way to help you, and abundance of attractions. Here we recommend you 15 Yaounde Activities the next time you visit.

 

List of Yaounde Activities

First of all, mixture of traditional and western foods head to “Sintra restaurant” to enjoy their full menu. Besides the fact that sit on terrace, with coffee, you can watch peoples pass you by and start the day.

Second, for a good introduction to city’s art history and culture, head of Cameroonian Art Museum. A visit to this museum is also a part of Outdoor activities in Yaounde.  He has an amazing collection of pottery, masks, and wooden and bronze sculptures. Make sure to check out some of the nearby souvenir shops to buy a replica of your favorite art work.

Third Outdoor Activities in Yaounde you have The Mvog-Betsi Zoo, a great way to get up close to Cameroon’s wildlife. The  best zoo in West Africa, Mvog-Betsi Zoo is rule by the British non-profit Cameroon Wildlife Aid Fund. Further, almost all the animals have been rescue from the bushmeat trade and poachers. You can also see exotic birds, lizards, snakes, hyenas and lions at Mvog-Betsi Zoo.

Market as Yaounde Activities

In the first place, explore Mfoundi Market one of the largest markets in  Yaounde base in city center. Vendors sell from clothing to food and its a great place to get a taste of how locals do things.

In addition, enjoy a Traditional food with La Forêt Dense restaurant. Even though is bit pricey compare to other traditional restaurants its sure you will have best service. The restaurants setting is beautiful and upscale, with menu and all traditional favorites including “Ndole” and “Crocodile Mbongo”.

 

Religious Outdoor Activities in Yaounde 

Here you can visit “Benedictine Monastery” base on the slope of Mount Febe one of Yaounde most popular tourist attractions. The religious institution has a museum which has a wide variety of Cameroonian traditional art collections.

In the same way, going to church outside at NDzong Melen Church. The amazing thing here is this tradition which happens every sunday “The open-air mass” which takes place outside . Even though the service is in Ewondo, you definitely enjoy the amazing drumming, dancing and choral music. Don’t forget to put on your Sunday best dress to fit in with the locals.

 

Museum Yaounde Activities 

In this sector you can have fun by going out and buy souvenirs at ” The craft center. This government-run establishment is a great place to pick up a bargain on some local traditional art.

Moreover as a second activity in this sector you have the amazing view of “Afhemi Museum”. Collection of more regional artwork, this is a private residence that has friendly tours if you call in advance. Owners often invite guests for lunch and you will discover amazing works of art that are more than 900 years. As an illustration the artworks including ritual and ceremonial masks, statues, and royal beds are rich in tradition.

At the end for this section visit “The Blacktitude Museum” Open in 2000, is an ethnographic museum in Yaounde. The museum launch to preserve the remains of the artistic heritage in Cameroon. For this reason, member of the royal family carefully protected and preserved the collections of art objects.

 

Dance and eat Outdoor Activities in Yaounde

Different from other activities, here you just need to put your shoes and dance all night away at “Safari Club”. This club plays it all, is usually pack with locals who are looking for a good night time out.

In reality after the party you will feel hungry nothing better than enjoying the early morning pastry. From variety of freshly goods with delicious light meals “Select Plus Bakery” is definitely the best bakery which worth trying. Treat yourself to a croissant and coffee on the go, or take a seat and enjoy popular burger and pizza.

 

Others Yaounde Activities

Generally speaking we have a lot of things you can do in Yaounde after all these mentioned above. In effect, you can do a trip To “Lobeke National Park” base in the Congo Basin.  This amazing national park is on the border between the Central African Republic and the Republic of the Congo. You’ll be able to spend the night, go on walks, and see amazing birdlife.

Second, you can check out the “Reunification Monument” in Yaounde which represents the union of Cameroon in 1984. Cameroon was rename from The United Republic of Cameroon to The Republic Of Cameroon.

Thirdly watch soccer at “Sport Palace” if you’re lucky to be in this city when a soccer match is schedule. Cameroon is a soccer-crazy nation, fans head to Sport Palace to watch their favorite team in their thousands.

Introduction

Yaounde, spread over 7 hills, is the capital city of Cameroon, its in the southern part of the country. Seen on this angle, Yaounde has touristics sights to visit and you will be not disappoint. In the next lines we will give you details regarding Yaounde Touristic Sights you don’t have to miss.

 

Top list Yaounde Touristic Sights

First of all, as Yaounde Touristic Sights we have National Museum The Cameroon National Museum. Located in city center its become a major point of attraction for many Cameroonians and visitors from across the globe. The origin of this historic building dates back to 1930 years when colonial masters still in control of the territory.

Second we have Blackitude Museum which is an ethnographic museum in Yaounde. The museum project began in March 1998 from a commitment of its founding president.  Obviously with the desire to save what remains of Cameroon artistic legacy, this place represents Cameroon in all its diversity. The site owns all Cameroon’s Department collections of art objects which has a signification for each district.

Thirdly Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe, has peculiar items and works of art that portray the nation’s diverse culture. The well-maintained venue has a total of four display rooms, surrounded by trimmed lawns and exotic decorative trees. Once you enter, grab a catalogue to fully immerse yourself in the ethnographic museum’s mission, history, and exhibits. When you walk through the corridors, including unusual bronze and wooden statues, ivory pipes, and tribal masks. You can purchase a copy of the book-catalogue as a souvenir.

 

 

The Reunification Monument

Cameroon’s Reunification Monument construction was in the 1970s to memorialize the post-colonial merging of British and French Cameroon. Base in Yaounde, it was name by Gedeon Mpondo and Engelbert Mveng. This monument is therefore a physical representation of the reunification between French and British Cameroons. Hence a depiction of the hopes and dreams of a bilingual Cameroon.

In addition to its historic significance is its enchanting display of architectural impressiveness enhanced by the erstwhile staircase. The banquet hall at the basement and garden making it an ideal location to sit and admire nature.

 

 

Conclusion

If your are interest by Cameroon’s history and knows independence national heroes, there is Charles Atangana figurine. This statue location is in Yaounde, is a patriotic gentleman who fight for independence of Cameroon. Furthermore you can find a Colonel Leclerc monument, a historical site located in Yaounde city center. On August 27, 1940, Colonel Leclerc becomes the Commander of French Cameroon, appointed by General De Gaulles.

 

Introduction

Yaounde popular sport is widely practice by the population and its encourage by the national government. Cameroonians are proud of the victories won at international competitions, making sport an important source of national unity. Cameroon has a past full of disputes but sport has always been a way to unite Cameroonians. That’s why there are a lot of sports that are very popular in the country like swimming, canoeing, tug of war or wrestling.

 

Football

Yaounde most popular sport is football and most villages have their own team that goes up against each other. The Cameroon national football team made an impact in the 1990 FIFA World Cup . They also have taken home five of the African Cup of Nations titles the last one was in Febuary 2017. Some of the Cameroonians who have made a mark on the international football stage are Rigobert Song, Roger Milla and Marc-Vivien Foe (who died 2003 during a game). The list of great Cameroonian football players will not be complete without Lauren Etame Mayer and Samuel Eto’o, both of whom won the African Footballer of the Year award.

 

Others Yaounde popular sport

But presently, other sports are having a foothold in Cameroon such as table tennis, boxing, basketball, cycling, netball and handball. Other popular sports in Cameroon include running marathons, the most popular of which is the Mount Cameroon Race of Hope which draws hundreds of runners every year. There are also some golf courses and rugby is quite popular due to it being a contact sport.

Generalities

If you have never been to a market in Africa, Yaounde is a good place to give you an idea of what types of goods can be found there…really, it’s EVERYTHING!  From the umbrellas from which bras are drap for display purposes (which I have renamed Victoria’s Not-So-Secret, since they are sitting curb-side), to football (aka soccer) jerseys, to scrumptious looking pineapples, to piles of raw meat – just laid out on cardboard with flies circling (no thanks, I’ll pass on that one!), to smoke fish, to knock-off purses or sneakers – I think that if it can be found in this country, it can be found Yaounde Markets !

 

Yaounde Markets

While you went in Yaounde, you got a chance to visit (or at least drive through) 3 different markets.  First of all the Mfoundi market, is massive and you can drive through in a taxi while on a tour.  This market is a chaotic scene, although traffic seems worse for vehicles than for pedestrians, traffic is heavy. Furthermore there are people in taxi or motorbike coming and going, and this is not better for pedestrians either! Looking in rows of stands looks like a giant maze, when you turn, you are impress by the size of the market. You will find plenty of people who negotiate and try to get the best deals. You will love the activity and the energy that all this releases!

 

Secondly, another another Yaounde Markets is the Artisan Market. It’s a nice way to tell the group of stands with souvenirs that tourists love. Its better to visit this country with a local guide who will negotiate the price of the masks for you! You will find there among other chains of pearls in glass herringbone. They are traditionally use by “notables” in some communities of the northern region of the country. Masks representing all the tribes of the country with each one of them a particular meaning. You will find your account whatever your nationality because this market combine discovery and appreciation.

 

Thirdly we invite you to visit is the fabric market. If you love African wax fabrics, you can get all kinds in Cameroon in general and Yaounde in particular. Some of these fabrics are very reminiscent of Indonesian Batic fabrics, but with much brighter print and color combinations. The varieties of patterns, colors and fabric quality are overwhelming. You will leave this place with lots of good memories and a smile on the lip. Its a place of cheerfulness, the salesmen are jovial and welcoming to foreigners. If you love with African wax or traditions this place is for you and you will have a good time !!

Transportation by Taxis and Car Rental

Share taxi in Cameroon is the cheapest and the fastest to get around cities. That said, they are not always the safest mode of transportation. This is largely because most dont adhere to rules of road, making some passengers victims of random acts of violence. None of the taxis have meter, but rates for inner city journeys are usually fixe. Longer trips need to be negotiate ahead of time. Most of the major car rental companies are available at the international airports in Douala and Yaounde. Vehicles can be obtain from these company but this can be very expensive. The roads quality between large centers like Douala, Yaounde, Buéa, Bamenda and Bafoussam is well maintain. Although this may be true its not the same for enclaved areas and its difficult to navigate during rainy season.

Transportation by Flights

Domestic flights are possible with the national carrier Camair-Co, as well as the smaller Elysian Airlines. Domestic air travel in Cameroon is efficient and reasonably priced. Most routes are between the large cities of Douala, Garoua, Yaoundé and Maroua.

Transportation by Trains and Buses

Traveling by train is a reliable way to navigate the country and is a little faster than the bus system. The main service provider is Cameroon Railways (CAMRAIL), which operates the Gazele du Nord line between Yaoundé and Ngaoundéré. Tickets can be either first or second class with both berths for overnight travel. The buses in the country are quite comfortable and modern with some longer distance coaches even providing air conditioning. The main roads travel between all the big cities of Cameroon. Apart from these popular stops, travelers will have to settle for shared taxis or mini-buses uncomfortable and inconvenient. Minivans and bush taxis do not have a fixed schedule and leave each time the vehicle is full. As for official bus companies as Buca Voyages Touristique or Garantie Express they are leaving on time, so be ready.