HERITAGE TOURS CAMEROON, Inc.

Cameroon— The Place To Go

Sudano-Sahelian Safari
Text Box: A safari across the Sudano-Guinean vegetation and into the Sahelian plain. A veritable escapade into the wilderness made up of national parks such as the Benoue National Park (renowned for its forests, Hippopotamus, Derby Elans, primates and birds) and Waza National Park (the most visited in the Central African sub-region—renowned because of its outstanding beauty and easy accessibility to elephants, lions, large antelopes, ostriches and migratory birds). Duration: 14 days Dates: Oct-May Fitness Conditions: Reasonable fitness/normal health Prices: Euro 575/person for a group of 12 people including guide, Euro 1,173/person for 2 people excluding guide (optional guide for Euro 115), Euro 865/person for 4 people excluding guide (optional guide for Euro 115) Prices include pick up from the airport, local transport, accommodation, entry fees. Prices exclude food & souvenirs (estimate Euro 250 for food), airfare, insurance, Text Box: Summary

7th day: Spend early hours of hte day in hte Waza Park before departing to Rhumsiki via Koza Pass

What to see: Visit Palace traditional ruler of Mozogo with his fifty wives, hundreds of children and unique architectural design and admire the rocky Koza Pass enroute to Rhumsiki and night) in the      boukarous palace at Wangai.

8th day: Trekking through Rhumsiki and its environs.

What to see: Spiky Mchirguire mountain and the adjoining lunar landscape; Rhumsiki cave believed to be the hideout during times of war in the past; craft making centre (cotton-weaving, pottery,  tannery, basket weaving). Visit the witch doctor and night.

9th day: Departure from Rhumsiki resort to Kila

What to see: Discovery of the rich culture of  the Kirdis (Kapiki) Night in traditional ruler.

10th day: Trekking to Moor and night in traditional ruler’s palace.

What to see: More cultural attributes and scenic beauty.

11th day:Trek back to Rhumsiki and departure to Garoua for the night

What to see: Rocky lunor landscape along the Nigerian border.

12th day: Departure from Garoua to Attantika and night in traditional palace to Wangai.

What to see: Discovery of the Atlantika mountains with hte indigenous population made up of the Koma  tribe, who are still pristine.

13th day: Departure to Ngaoundere and visit of the lamido’s palace and travel by train to Yaounde by    night.

14th day:Departure from Yaounde to Douala by train and flight from Douala at night.      

 

1st day: Arrival at Douala and night there.

2nd day: Travel from Douala to Yaounde by train. On arrival visit interesting sites in Yaounde such as monuments (Charles Atanga monument, Reunification monument), the national Museum and the conference centre. Departure from Yaounde to Ngaoundere in the evening by train.

3rd day in the morning: Arrival at Ngaoundere and drive to the Benoue National Park by road through the beautiful landscape of North Cameroon.

What to see in the Benuoe. National Park: Hippopotamus, large antelopes such as the Derby Eland, waterbucks and Bufon Kobs, a variety of primates, beautiful  binds. A walk through the dry and rocky beds of River Benoue. And spend the night in the boukaros enjoying the fantastic sounds of nature.

4th day: Departure from Benoue National Park by land to Maroua via Garoua.

What to see on the way: Visit to Lagdo Dam (an artificial lake), viewing of extensive. Cotton farms, visiting of the Garoua River Port, a unique feature) in the heart of the Sahelian region of Africa. The bus meanders through rocky slopes dotted with sahelian shrubs. Night at Maroua.

5th day: Departure from Maroua to Pouss and Maga Dam and back to Maroua.

What to see: Admire the gigantic Mindif  Rock and the beautiful scenery of the adjoining areas; admire the dome-shaped structures of the mindif; visit rcie farms adn sprawling fishing villages.

6th day: Visit blackmiths and leather tanning centres before departing from Waza National Park which is the most visitor park in Central Africa because of its unique richest in wildlife species such as elephants, lions, large antelopes (wan antelopes, heartbeasts, Buffon Kobs), austriches (largest bird) and other numerous birds.

 
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