Getting to Yaoundé
- Yaoundé-Nsimalen International Airport – about 30 minutes from the city centre
- Douala International Airport – 45-minute flight to Yaoundé or about 5 hours by road
- Garoua International Airport – 1 h 15 flight to Yaoundé
Daily connections with Ethiopian Airlines, ASKY, Air Côte d’Ivoire, RwandAir, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Turkish Airlines and other carriers from Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Book early for the best fares.
Visas & formalities
- E-visa available for most nationalities on evisacam.cm – apply 1–2 weeks before departure
- Standard processing: about 72 hours · short-stay visa around 100,000 FCFA (about US$170) · 24-hour express option: 150,000 FCFA
- Visa-free entry for Gabon, Chad, Central African Republic, Congo, Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is compulsory
- An official invitation letter is available on request
Accommodation & transport
3- to 5-star hotels are available from around US$80 to US$1,500 per night (breakfast included), as well as furnished apartments for short stays. A reception desk at the airport and at partner hotels arranges shuttles between the airport, hotels and the forum venue. City taxis and private hire services are available on request.
Weather, language & power
- November is generally drier and sunny: 24–33 °C during the day, 19–21 °C at night. Light clothing and a light jacket for the evenings
- Anti-malaria precautions are strongly recommended
- Cameroon is officially bilingual (French and English)
- 220 V / 50 Hz – bring an adapter if needed
Useful contacts in Yaoundé
| Service | Phone |
|---|---|
| SAMU (emergency medical assistance) | 119 |
| Police (rapid intervention) | 117 |
| Fire brigade | 118 |
| National Gendarmerie | 113 |
| Yaoundé Central Hospital | +237 243 680 324 |
| Yaoundé General Hospital (Ngousso) | +237 677 787 777 |
| Emergency and Intensive Care Centre (CURY) | +237 222 222 525 |
| CNPS Hospital (Essos) | +237 222 230 225 |
Explore Yaoundé
The political capital of Cameroon, at over 700 m altitude in the Centre Region: visit the National Museum, the Reunification Monument, Mount Fébé and its monastery, the Municipal Lake, the Ecopark and nearby Ebogo village. Taste Ndolè, Eru, Okok, Mbongo tchobi or grilled fish – vegetarian and halal options are available.
