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What to do and see in Yaounde, Centre Region: The Best Things to do
Yaounde, a city of colorful open-air street markets and international embassies, is the second largest metropolis in Cameroon, and the country’s capital. Founded as an ivory trading post, the city still handles the production and distribution of some of the country’s main exports. The city is also a center of Cameroon’s culture, housing the National Museum, the AFHEMI Museum, and the Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe, all three of which seek to preserve the country’s traditional arts and crafts.
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1. Mefou National Park
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4.5 based on 131 reviews
Mefou National Park is home to Mefou Primate Sanctuary, a rescue and rehabilitation centre run by Ape Action Africa. With more than 300 rare and endangered primates in its care, Ape Action Africa is now one of the largest conservation projects of its kind in Africa. Many of the animals arrive at the sanctuary as orphans of the illegal bushmeat and pet trades and are rehabilitated and provided with lifelong care.
Reviewed By dedell2494 - Toronto, Canada
Not a zoo. Ape Action Africa is worth the visit and your support. Seeing rescued monkeys and Gorillas in a natural setting and meeting staff dedicated to their welfare was a great experience.
2. Statue of Charles Atangana
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
3. Musee Ethnographique des Peuples de la Foret
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
4. National Museum of Yaounde (Le Musee National de Yaounde)
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4.0 based on 82 reviews
Cultural and ecological treasures are housed in this former residence.
Reviewed By HertsWanderer2014 - Moulton, United Kingdom
We had a great tour of the museum by a fantastic guide - we even took some cameroonian friends and we all learned a great deal, this is a must visit attraction for any visitors to Yaounde.
5. Benedictine Museum of Mont-Febe
6. cathedrale de la paix, North 10, Yaunde, Camerun
7. Blackitude Museum
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4.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By kelledstyle - Montreal, Canada
Various forms of art are represented such as masks, royal objects, architectural elements, ritual and ceremonial sculptures, potteries, and much more. This tiny museum is a real hidden gem however it is not well labeled and without guidance or prior knowledge, it would be hard to appreciate at their real value all the pieces featured. We had a private tour to some of the more interesting items, and stories about their ethnographic heritage. The majority of the items are originated from the grasslands of Cameroon. Moreover, there are also pieces from Congo, Nigeria and Gabon. It was a wonderful cultural experience in every way. Check out my Instagram (IG: kelledstyle) for more pictures :-)
8. Monument de la Reunification
9. Bois Sainte Anastasie
10. Ecopark
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3.5 based on 9 reviews
