The country has two distinct climatic
areas. On the coast, the average annual rainfall is 152.5 inches; precipitation
often measures more than 33 feet a year. The mean temperature ranges from
24.4°C to 27°C (76°-81°F). In the south there are two dry
seasons, December to February and July to September. The northern part of the
country has a more comfortable climate. Total rainfall is about 31.2 inches,
and the mean temperature ranges from 23°C to 26°C (73°F -
79°F). The dry season in the north is from October to April. The mountain
ranges in the west have a heavier rainfall and cooler temperatures.
Visas are required by all
except nationals of Germany and are NOT available at any land borders, although
you can obtain them relatively easily in all the neighbouring countries but
will often require you to show you have an onward ticket. You may have to
provide evidence that you have sufficient funds to support your length of stay
in the country.
Visa extensions can be obtained in any of the regional
capitals with any great problems or cost.
Domestic Flights There are
regular daily services between Douala and Yaoundé and other flights are
offered to smaller towns.
Train:
Daily trains run from Douala to Yaoundé and onward to
Ngaoundéré. The service tends to be slow but it is
cheap.
Bus:
Fairly good services are available between Yaoundé and
Ngaoundéré. Other areas are covered but the service tends to be
unreliable and non existent in the raining season.
Traffic drives on the right hand side and an International Driving Licence is
recommended. There roads linking the main cities are paved and in good
condition, lesser routes are often impassable during the raining season.
Car hire is available in the main towns, but it is costly.
Electric Power is 220V running at 50Hz.
The Plug types used are : Round pin attachment plug -
view Round pin plug
and receptacle with male grounding pin -
view
If you need medical care whilst in
Cameroon, it is best to be aware that medical providers may not accept payment
through your insurance company. In these circumstances you will have to pay in
full after your treatment and file a claim with your insurance company for
reimbursement. Therefore you should have access to cash, either from a credit
card or by wire transfer. If you need assistance contact the country's local
embassy or representative.
To be compensated you must be treated by
licensed medical personnel and provide your insurance company with proper
documentation and receipts.
It is advisable to always ensure you have a
comprehensive travel insurance policy which covers you for repatriation to your
home country.
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abroad.
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