01 / ADAMAWA
Adamawa Region
Capital: Ngaoundéré
Known for: cool plateau scenery, waterfalls, grazing land and the northern railway terminus at Ngaoundéré.
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DISCOVER CAMEROON
Ten regions.
Ten regions.
One remarkable country.
Often called “Africa in miniature”, Cameroon brings together mountains, rainforest, savannah, rivers, coastline and a rich mix of cultures.
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COUNTRY AT A GLANCE
Where will your journey begin?
Use this guide to compare regions and start shaping an itinerary. Amigo can help match your interests, season and timing to the places that suit you.
10Regions
YaoundéPolitical capital
DoualaEconomic capital
2Official languages
French and English are Cameroon’s official languages, and many local languages are spoken across the regions.
02 / CENTRE
Centre Region
Capital: Yaoundé
Known for: the national capital, civic landmarks, museums, markets and green hillside neighbourhoods.
Explore Yaoundé
03 / EAST
East Region
Capital: Bertoua
Known for: Congo Basin rainforest, biodiversity and protected areas such as Lobéké National Park.
Explore Lobéké
04 / FAR NORTH
Far North Region
Capital: Maroua
Known for: open savannah, Waza National Park, Sahelian culture and craft traditions.
Check current travel advisories and local guidance before planning a visit to parts of the Far North.
Explore Waza
05 / LITTORAL
Littoral Region
Capital: Douala
Known for: Cameroon’s main port city, contemporary arts, markets and the Ekom-Nkam Waterfalls.
Explore Douala
06 / NORTH
North Region
Capital: Garoua
Known for: warm savannah landscapes, the Benue River and wildlife areas including Bénoué National Park.
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07 / NORTHWEST
Northwest Region
Capital: Bamenda
Known for: green highlands, traditional chiefdoms, crater lakes and the Ring Road scenery.
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08 / SOUTH
South Region
Capital: Ebolowa
Known for: Atlantic beaches at Kribi, forest culture and the Lobé Waterfalls.
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09 / SOUTHWEST
Southwest Region
Capital: Buea
Known for: Mount Cameroon, Limbe’s beaches and wildlife centre, and lush coastal-highland scenery.
Check current travel advisories and local guidance before planning a visit to the Southwest.
Explore Mount Cameroon
10 / WEST
West Region
Capital: Bafoussam
Known for: Bamoun and grassfields heritage, Foumban’s royal palace museum, crafts and cool highland air.
Explore FoumbanPhoto credits
- Mount Cameroon hikers, Reunification Monument (Yaoundé), Musée Royal de Foumban, Douala exhibition and Waza giraffes — photos supplied by Amigo Travel.
- Buffalo in Lobéké National Park — Amcaja, CC BY-SA 3.0.
- Lobé Beach, Kribi — Blaizo 237, CC BY-SA 4.0.