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Start
Jun 7, 2026
Douala
Douala
2026-06-07
End
Jun 20, 2026
Malabo
Malabo
2026-06-20
Duration
14 days
Price
EUR3990.00
TOUR OVERVIEW
This is a tour jam-packed with variety, excitement, and the unexpected. Beginning in Cameroon, you'll journey from the bustling coastal city of Douala to the political capital, Yaoundé, and onwards into the culturally rich western regions. You'll immerse yourself in the traditions and history of remarkable communities such as Batoufam and Foumban. In Batoufam, explore the renowned Batoufam Chieftainship, famous for its unique open-air palace and intricate architecture, discovering the kingdom’s heritage dating back centuries.
We'll then head to Limbe, nestled along the Atlantic coast, in the shadow of Mount Cameroon, famous for it black sand beaches, lush botanical gardens, and a vibrant seaside atmosphere. From here we'll return to Douala and will fly on to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea's island capital.
Often described as one of the least visited countries in Africa, largely due to its authoritarian regime and strict travel restrictions, Equatorial Guinea is exactly the type of place we love to explore!
During this tour, we'll venture into most corners of the country, with a pretty extensive itinerary of both the island of Bioko and the mainland. We'll go up and down both the eastern and western coasts of Bioko, visiting black and white sand beaches, a biodiversity centre, partially abandoned towns and buildings, and a chocolate plantation.
We'll fly to Bata on the mainland, the part of Equatorial Guinea that makes Malabo seem like a normal tourist destination. And here we'll visit Cuidad de la Paz, an absolute haven for those of us who love absurd, failed, monolithic building projects, and we'll have a night in a super luxurious 5-star resort hotel. We'll also take a peek at Mongomo, where the president's from, and catch a boat to the pristine island of Corisco.
If you like the look of this tour but the dates don't work for you, or you'd like to do part of the tour, please get in touch and let us know. All our tours are able to be split into smaller sections, we're always scheduling new tours and your dates might work for one of them, or we can always organise an independent tour.
This tour is a combo tour made up of our Cameroon Summer Tour and our Equatorial Guinea Summer Tour .
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Accommodation in twin share at roughly 3 star hotels, breakfast included, except when other accommodation is mentioned in itinerary |
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Transport as per itinerary, including internal flight Malabo-Bata-Malabo |
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Entrance fees to most sites (as per itinerary) |
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Western and local guides |
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: EUR
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Visa fee |
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International flights to and from the start and end of the tour |
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Flight Douala-Malabo during the tour |
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Any COVID related expenses |
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Take a boat ride to the pristine and remote island of Corisco
Visit Ciudad de la Paz , the dystopian, purpose-built, but unfinished new capital
Explore in-depth both the island of Bioko and the mainland , getting a glimpse into life in all parts of this elusive nation
Itinerary
Day 1Sun Jun 7
Douala
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We like to have a full day of activities and sight-seeing at the start of our tours because we know that a lot of travellers have limited time and/or budget, and as such as don't include an "arrival day". However, if you want/need to arrive before Day 1 of the tour we can of course help arrange extra accommodation and airport transfers.
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Today we’re going to dive headfirst into the energetic chaos of Douala! Douala is the economic heartbeat of Cameroon and the country's largest city.
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Your adventure begins with a sightseeing tour that will awaken all your senses. Soak in the bustling markets, the vibrant sounds of Makossa music, and the infectious energy of Cameroon's economic capital. This is your introduction to a country that never sleeps.
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We’ll visit the Doual’art Museum, the Maritime Museum of Cameroon and the famous Youpwe Fish Market.
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Overnight in Douala.
Day 2Mon Jun 8
Douala, train to Yaounde
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An early morning awaits us as we catch the express train to Yaounde. Not only is the train station, in all its tired art deco glory, a place worth visiting, but as far as we're concerned this train is an integral part of any Cameroonian experience.
Departing each morning at 6:30am, you can watch your clock at 6:29, and literally as it ticks over, the train will depart.
- Arriving in Yaounde at lunch time, we'll check into our hotel and then go and see the city.
- Yaounde is the capital of Cameroon, and is a quiet and sleepy town compared with Douala. However, don’t let this fool you as there is still plenty to see.
- We’ll head to the National Museum, the Reunification Monument, the Ethnographic Museum, as well as the gaudy "I love my country" monument.
- Overnight in Yaounde.
Day 3Tue Jun 9
Yaounde, C3 Resort
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Buckle up for a spectacular full-day drive through Cameroon's breathtaking Western Highlands. Watch as the urban sprawl melts away into lush greenery, towering mountains, and traditional villages.
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We’ll stop for a delicious local lunch or BBQ pork at a very local restaurant along the way.
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In the mid afternoon we’ll arrive at our peaceful C3 resort nestled in nature, your perfect retreat after a day of exploration. We'll have time to enjoy our surroundings, go for a little walk if you want to, use the pool and gym, or simply just sit and chill with a local beer and take it all in.
Day 4Wed Jun 10
Foumban, Batoufam
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This morning we'll visit Foumban, starting with the absolutely epic, indescribable, and totally unique Foumban Museum. It's a building literally in the shape of a giant two-headed snake, mouths open and fangs extended, with a huge spider sitting on top of it, and a twin cowbell flanking the central entrance. The two open mouths are obviously entrances and exits too. And it doesn't get any less weird and cool once you're inside. And yes, of course you can go right up into the spider.
- We'll then take a walk around the town of Foumban. We'll wind our way through the alleyways of the village where all the local crafts are made - metal, clay, beading and woodwork, statues, masks, trinkets, and all sorts of cool stuff.
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From here we'll stroll around the central market, before heading off and making our way to Batoufam.
- Explore and overnight in Batoufam.
- We’ll arrive in Batoufam, one of the most traditional remaining Chiefdoms left in Cameroon. Here, we will be granted a special visit to the Batoufam Royal Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to learn about the rich history and traditions of the Bamileke people before our overnight stay. No description can do this place justice though - you've just got to see it to understand what it's all about.
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Overnight in Batoufam.
Day 5Thu Jun 11
Batoufam, Ekom-Nkam Falls, Limbe
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We’ll leave Batoufam behind as we head back towards the coast.
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Our first stop is the famous Ekom-Nkam Falls in the Litterol Region of Cameroon. Ekom-Nkam Falls is famous as it was one of the locations where Tarzan was filmed, thus some will know is as the Tarzan Waterfalls. A hidden gem cascading through the jungle. There's a small walk to get to the first viewing platform, and for those who want to get a bit closer, there's a slightly longer walk.
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Next, we step into the regal past at the Banjoun Chiefdom Museum. This isn't your typical quiet museum; it's a living testament to the powerful Bamileke kingdom, filled with fascinating historical artifacts and stories.
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We'll end the day in the stunning coastal town of Limbe, where we'll stretch our legs at the Limbe Botatical Gardens before enjoying the famous black sand beaches.
- Overnight in Limbe.
Day 6Fri Jun 12
Limbe, Douala
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Before our return to Douala, we’ll visit the Limbe Wildlife Centre, a renowned sanctuary for rescued primates like gorillas and chimpanzees, set against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Cameroon.
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We’ll then enjoy one last scenic drive along the coast, drinking in the final views of Cameroon's stunning diversity.
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We’ll arrive back in Douala, ready to hit the town for one last dinner. We’ll head to a popular local spot known for is BBQ meats, great atmosphere and cheap beer.
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Overnight in Douala.
Day 7Sat Jun 13
Douala, Malabo
- Today we will fly from the Cameroonian city of Douala, to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea's capital situated on the island of Bioko (not included in tour price).
Day 8Sun Jun 14
Malabo
- We like to have a full day of activities and sight-seeing at the start of our tours because we know that a lot of travellers have limited time and/or budget, and as such as don't include an "arrival day". However, if you want/need to arrive before Day 1 of the tour we can of course help arrange extra accommodation and airport transfers.
- Today we'll explore Malabo, Equatorial Guinea's capital city.
- We'll walk through the centre of the city, along Independence Road, with stops at the Guinean Culture Centre, which is a lively hub for local art and culture, Independence Square, Santa Isabel Cathedral, the National Library and the Green House.
- We'll also visit the famous "I love Equatorial Guinea" and "I love Malabo" signs of course, and the National Park. It's called the Malabo National Park, however it's really a botanical gardens, and the main points of interest for us there are a statue of the president, and Totem Square.
- Used for events and concerts, Totem Square is exactly what it sounds like - a square surrounded by totems, and it's a great place to learn about the tribes of Equatorial Guinea.
- We will also visit Sipopo today. Mostly known as a beach destination just outside of Malabo, our main reason to go there is to see the African Union Village.
- We'll visit the central market, a great place to buy some funky clothes, including an Equatorial Guinean tracksuit if you're that way inclined, and like with most markets, it's just a cool place to mingle with locals.
Day 9Mon Jun 15
Fly to Bata
- This morning we will catch a flight to Bata, the largest city on the mainland. If you thought Malabo and the island of Bioko felt weird and a bit removed from the rest of the world, just wait til we get to the mainland! Bata makes Malabo look touristy.
- After checking into our hotel, we’ll head straight out to explore Bata. We’ll start at Plaza de la Libertad, which is the central square of the city. Here there is a statue commemorating the coup in 1979 where the current president overthrew his uncle, who had previously been the president.
- From here we’ll descend into the subterranean and visit the underground library.
- We’ll take a stroll down the road towards the waterfront to the I love Bata sign.
- We’ll then meander along the promenade to Torre de la Libertad, or Liberty Tower, a pretty cool tripod building with a revolving restaurant at the top, the décor of which would suggest it’s been set up for a wedding in the 1980s. Take in the views of the coastline and the city, enjoy the architecture, and we’ll continue on our way.
- We’ll stop for some lunch somewhere, then take a drive by the old stadium and visit Bata Cathedral.
- Overnight in Bata.
- This morning we will catch a flight to Bata, the largest city on the mainland. If you thought Malabo and the island of Bioko felt weird and a bit removed from the rest of the world, just wait til we get to the mainland! Bata makes Malabo look touristy.
- After checking into our hotel, we’ll head straight out to explore Bata. We’ll start at Plaza de la Libertad, which is the central square of the city. Here there is a statue commemorating the coup in 1979 where the current president overthrew his uncle, who had previously been the president.
- From here we’ll descend into the subterranean and visit the underground library.
- We’ll take a stroll down the road towards the waterfront to the I love Bata sign.
- We’ll then meander along the promenade to Torre de la Libertad, or Liberty Tower, a pretty cool tripod building with a revolving restaurant at the top, the décor of which would suggest it’s been set up for a wedding in the 1980s. Take in the views of the coastline and the city, enjoy the architecture, and we’ll continue on our way.
- We’ll stop for some lunch somewhere, then take a drive by the old stadium and visit Bata Cathedral.
- Overnight in Bata.
Day 10Tue Jun 16
Mongomo, Ciudad de la Paz, Djibloho
- Today is going to be a highlight for most people, with several of our favourite places/things all on this day.
- We’ll start off by driving across the entire width of the mainland of Equatorial Guinea, to Mongomo, covering a bit over 200km in around two hours. Yes, the roads are amazing – two lanes in each direct, dual carriageway the whole time, and barely another car to be found.
- Mostly famous for the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, which is the second largest church in Africa, and we will of course visit, our main reasons to visit are that this is the hometown of both the current president and the previous president. The previous president of course being this one’s uncle, who he overthrew in 1979. The whole town is an odd juxtaposition of extreme wealth and luxury, with a golf course and gated mansions, amidst wooden shacks and dilapidated concrete shops and houses.
- We’ll have some lunch in Mongomo and then take a walk around the centre of the town where we can see the residence of the former president and several monuments to the family.
- We can also drive right up to the Gabonese border, just because we love a land border, and why not.
- From here we’ll drive to Ciudad de la Paz – a highlight for those who love dystopian cities. Ciudad de la Paz is the planned city that serves as the political capital of Equatorial Guinea. This city was purpose-built to house the government and was designed to have a unique blend of modern and traditional architecture. However, with construction starting in 2015, and 2017 being the original deadline for all government departments to move there, it is still barely a ghost town. It makes Avaza in Turkmenistan look like the Costa Del Sol.
- We will drive on the very wide, completely empty, roads, exploring every road in the entire city. There are a handful of completed buildings, but other than a university and a luxury hotel, it’s basically just empty. Of course we will stop at the tribune designed for viewing military parades, one of the few completed structures, and take lots of photos of empty roads and half-finished buildings.
- And we’ll also swing by the original village of Oyala, so you can see the contrast!
- And then we’ll make our way to our accommodation for the night. Yes, it’s the one luxury hotel in town! And surprisingly, it actually is properly luxurious. We’ll aim to arrive in the middle of the afternoon so you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the spa, sauna, swimming pools (yes, multiple of them), jacuzzis, get a massage if you like, have a bath in your room, check out the shops, explore the grounds, eat and/or drink in one of the bars/restaurants, and just generally enjoy your surrounds.
Day 11Wed Jun 17
Cogo, boat ride to Corsico, Bata
- After breakfast we’ll farewell our luxurious surrounds and continue our journey, this time heading to the south of the country, where we will also be right at the Gabonese border.
- We’ll get some lunch in Cogo, known for its decaying Spanish Colonial architecture, nestled in the jungles of southern Equatorial Guinea, and from here we’ll get a boat ride to Corisco.
- And for those of you into this type of thing, keep an eye on your map while we’re on the boat, as we might actually go into Gabonese waters!
- Known for its beautiful beaches and rich biodiversity, we’ll disembark our boat on the white sand and spend some time exploring the island.
- We’ll return to the mainland and drive back to Bata, where we’ll spend the night.
Day 12Thu Jun 18
Fly to Malabo, chocolate plantation, Batete church, Luba, Alena beach
- We’ll catch the morning flight back to Malabo and spend the day exploring the island of Bioko.
- Our first stop will be a small chocolate plantation where we can see the cocoa plants, how and where the chocolate is produced, and of course have some tasters. The chocolate they make here is completely natural and actually quite different to most chocolates you get, made only with the cocoa beans and honey. After a taster or two, you might even want to buy some.
- Continuing our journey south along the western coast of Bioko, our next stop will be Batete church. Theoretically a functioning church, it hasn’t actually been used for a decade or so, but the parishioners still lock it up and “take care of it”. However, other than needing someone to unlock the front door, this is an urbex adventure for us.
- The wooden walls and ceiling are visibly sagging, there is bird poo everywhere, and the sun seeps through the gaps in the wood in creepy rays, leaving most of the building in darkness.
- When we’ve got our fill of the abandoned church, we’ll start heading back in the direction of Malabo, stopping in the town of Luba, where we will take a stroll around the town.
- Regularly not having electricity for months on end, with no restaurants and barely a convenience store, Luba really feels like a forgotten town. We’ll wander through the run-down but definitely not lifeless streets and visit the statue to Maximillian Jones, Equatorial Guinea’s first multi-millionaire. An interesting story, though not an inspiring one, he was a freed slave who then became a slave-trader. But he’s Luba’s claim to fame.
- We’ll get back on the road and our final stop for the day will be at Alena beach, a relaxing way to end our day. Anyone who wants to swim in the sea can, but we’ll also get some barbequed meat from the local vendors for lunch, and find a shady spot to set up for anyone who just wants to sit with a beer or a soft drink and chill. There are little shops and food stands lining the beach, and you can explore them as much or as little as you please.
- Returning to Malabo, we’ll check into our hotel and spend the night there.
Day 13Fri Jun 19
Basila Mountain, Conservation Biodiversity Centre, Malabo
- We’ll catch the morning flight back to Malabo and spend the day exploring the island of Bioko.
- Our first stop will be a small chocolate plantation where we can see the cocoa plants, how and where the chocolate is produced, and of course have some tasters. The chocolate they make here is completely natural and actually quite different to most chocolates you get, made only with the cocoa beans and honey. After a taster or two, you might even want to buy some.
- Continuing our journey south along the western coast of Bioko, our next stop will be Batete church. Theoretically a functioning church, it hasn’t actually been used for a decade or so, but the parishioners still lock it up and “take care of it”. However, other than needing someone to unlock the front door, this is an urbex adventure for us.
- The wooden walls and ceiling are visibly sagging, there is bird poo everywhere, and the sun seeps through the gaps in the wood in creepy rays, leaving most of the building in darkness.
- When we’ve got our fill of the abandoned church, we’ll start heading back in the direction of Malabo, stopping in the town of Luba, where we will take a stroll around the town.
- Regularly not having electricity for months on end, with no restaurants and barely a convenience store, Luba really feels like a forgotten town. We’ll wander through the run-down but definitely not lifeless streets and visit the statue to Maximillian Jones, Equatorial Guinea’s first multi-millionaire. An interesting story, though not an inspiring one, he was a freed slave who then became a slave-trader. But he’s Luba’s claim to fame.
- We’ll get back on the road and our final stop for the day will be at Alena beach, a relaxing way to end our day. Anyone who wants to swim in the sea can, but we’ll also get some barbequed meat from the local vendors for lunch, and find a shady spot to set up for anyone who just wants to sit with a beer or a soft drink and chill. There are little shops and food stands lining the beach, and you can explore them as much or as little as you please.
- Returning to Malabo, we’ll check into our hotel and spend the night there.
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