Tourism Yaounde

Yaoundé is the capital of Cameroon. Located in the centre and spread over 7 hills, it is the second largest city in the country.

This city represents the centre of Cameroonian culture and is reflected in the conservation and exhibition of objects in museums such as the National Museum of Cameroon and the Blackitude Museum, which aim to promote and preserve Cameroonian art and crafts.

In addition to the cultural promotion of the country, the capital is home to magnificent buildings such as the Basilica of Mvolye and exceptional monuments, the most famous of which is the Reunification Monument. You will also find in Yaoundé sumptuous hotels such as the Hilton Yaounde which is one of the best hotels in Cameroon

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Top attractions and sights in Yaounde

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Tours & Things to do in Yaounde

Travel budget in Yaounde

Indicative price ranges to help plan your stay
Budget
Accommodation / nightup to 76,415 XOF
Mealsup to 2,000 XOF
Standard
Accommodation / night76,415 - 170,000 XOF
Meals2,000 - 10,000 XOF
Premium
Accommodation / nightfrom 170,000 XOF
Mealsfrom 10,000 XOF

Plan your trip — Cameroon

The essentials to know before you go.
Currency
XAF
Visa
e-visa
Yellow fever
required
Airport
DLA · Douala

Indicative information — check official sources before departure. · More about Cameroon

Frequently asked questions

Recommended accommodations in Yaoundé include:

  • Le Jacana
  • Hotel la falaise yaounde
  • Hilton yaoundĂ©
  • Hotel Franco
  • HĂ´tel mont fĂ©bĂ©

Recommended restaurants in Yaoundé include:

  • La Plaza
  • Kajazoma
  • Restaurant La Salsa
  • Chez H
  • Restaurant De L'h

The most popular sites in Yaoundé include:

  • Basilique de MvolyĂ©
  • MusĂ©e National Du Cameroun
  • MusĂ©e Blackitude
  • Monument de la rĂ©unification

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