15 days in Cameroon & Libreville Itinerary

The capital of Gabon and home to almost half of the country's residents, Libreville differs from many African cities, with paved roads, clean streets, and luxurious residences.

Libreville is known for beaches, sightseeing, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy the sand and surf at Pointe-Denis Beach, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint Pierre, admire the striking features of Institut francais, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Akanda National Park.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Libreville road trip planner.

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso to Libreville is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Traveling from Ouagadougou to Libreville, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Ouagadougou in September, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Libreville: temperatures range from 83°F by day to 75°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Yaounde.

Taking a central place in the country of Cameroon, the capital of Yaounde represents a hub for expats, foreign embassies, and trading.

Change things up with a short trip to Caves Akok Bekoe in Mbalmayo (about 1h 5 min away). There's lots more to do: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Mefou National Park, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at cathedrale de la paix, North 10, Yaunde, Camerun, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique Marie-Reine-des-Apotres, and appreciate the history behind Monument de la Reunification.

To see ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Yaounde trip planner.

Getting from Libreville to Yaounde by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Libreville in September, expect a bit cooler with lows of 68°F in Yaounde. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to travel to Nkongsamba.

Nkongsamba is a city in western Cameroon. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): admire the sheer force of Ekom Nkam Waterfalls and then admire the sheer force of Ekom-Nkam Waterfalls.

To see photos, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Nkongsamba attractions planner.

You can do a combination of flight and car from Yaounde to Nkongsamba in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and car. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Douala.

Cameroon's largest city and capital, Douala prides itself on its busy, commercial, and business-centric way of life.

On the 24th (Sat), make a trip to La Nouvelle Liberte, then have fun and explore at Musee Maritime de Douala, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul. Keep things going the next day: pause for some photo ops at Le Monument aux Morts, take in the exciting artwork at Doual'Art, and then get a taste of the local shopping with Marche des Fleurs.

To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Douala trip planning app.

You can drive from Nkongsamba to Douala in 2.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 74°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Kribi.

The town of Kribi supports about 55,000 people and offers some of Cameroon's best stretches of sand, plus a lively port and central market.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): get outside with Plage de Grand Batanga, then admire the sheer force of Chutes de la Lobe, and then make a trip to Londji village des pecheurs.

To find out how to plan a trip to Kribi, use our trip itinerary maker.

Drive from Douala to Kribi in 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Yaounde.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Lamido Grand Mosque. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Wed): watch a film at CanalOlympia Yaounde 1, take an in-depth tour of Musee Ethnographique des Peuples de la Foret, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosquee Centrale.

To see photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Yaounde trip planning tool.

Drive from Kribi to Yaounde in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight; or do a combination of car and train. You will leave for home on the 29th (Thu).