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7 days
Daily Tour
Unlimited
English
Embark on a 7-day tour of Cameroon and immerse yourself in the fascinating lives and culture of the Bagyeli Pygmies. This tour offers a unique opportunity to learn about the daily lives of these forest-dwelling hunter-gatherer people and explore their traditional way of life.
Your journey will take you to the heart of the rainforest, where the Bagyeli Pygmies have lived for centuries. Along the way, you’ll visit their villages, meet local elders and community members, and experience the rhythm of their daily routines.
During your stay, you’ll have the chance to learn about the Bagyeli Pygmies’ unique hunting and gathering techniques, including their use of medicinal plants, their traditional music and dance, and their intricate knowledge of the rainforest environment.
In addition to exploring the villages of the Bagyeli Pygmies, you’ll also visit other inspirational places in Cameroon, including national parks and wildlife reserves, where you can observe some of the country’s diverse flora and fauna.
Throughout the tour, you’ll be accompanied by experienced guides who are well-versed in the history, culture, and ecology of the region. They’ll provide valuable insights into the Bagyeli Pygmies’ way of life and help you navigate the rainforest terrain.
In the evenings, you’ll retire to comfortable lodgings, where you can relax and reflect on your experiences of the day. You’ll also have the opportunity to sample traditional Bagyeli Pygmy dishes, including roasted bushmeat, wild fruits, and vegetables.
Overall, this 7-day tour is a unique and unforgettable opportunity to explore the lives and culture of the Bagyeli Pygmies, while also discovering the natural beauty of Cameroon.
Arrive in Douala; be welcomed by a guide and transferred to your hotel. Meal(s) Included: No Overnight at Ibis Douala
Depart for Lolodorf via Edea after breakfast. You'll get there just in time for lunch. After that, go to a pygmy hamlet, and in the evening, take part in a cultural activity to see pygmy traditional dances, which are distinguished by their melodious voice and rhythm. You will eat dinner al fresco under the sky. After that, head back to your Lolodorf hotel. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Auberge de la Cité
Leave for the village of Bipindi after breakfast to get a taste of life there. Following your arrival and hotel check-in, you will have time for lunch. You will visit the pygmy community and view their traditional homes when lunch is finished. Perhaps the chief will interview you. There will be a variety of recreational activities included in this day excursion. We'll serve dinner outdoors. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Auberge de la Cité
After breakfast, take Kribi to Lobe. When you arrive, you'll go to the Lobe Cascades (the only place in the world where a waterfall flows into the Atlantic Ocean through a cascade). The neighboring beach offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and is the ideal place to unwind. Dine out for lunch at a restaurant serving up fresh fish. You will go to Grand Batanga, a coastal village, in the afternoon to see its museum, which houses a fascinating and varied collection of artifacts. Arrive back in Kribi in the evening. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Hotel Résidence Jully
After breakfast, go to Campo Ma'an National Park as soon as possible. You will spend the day exploring its vast forests, which are filled with unusual flora and fauna. One of the last remaining refuges for gorillas and African forest elephants is this park. You will be led by a tour guide to all of the most captivating areas of the forest. After your tour, go to Ebodje, a fishing village, for a night of cultural activities. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Eco Lodges
After breakfast, travel to one of Africa's most stunning beaches and the "Rocher du Loup" (The Rock of the Wolf). Enjoy a leisurely stroll along its fine-grained golden sands, which will give you a deep sense of comfort and relaxation. Visit the local turtle museum afterwards. Immediately after lunch, depart towards Kribi. You will have the evening free after arriving and checking into your hotel. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast Overnight at Hotel Résidence Jully
Return to Douala after breakfast to catch your next flight. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast
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