Places You’ll Visit
Safari Overview
Day 1: Arrival in Yaoundé
Day 2: Yaoundé – Mefou National Park
Day 3: Yaoundé – Waza National Park
Day 4: Full-Day Safari in Waza National Park
Day 5: Waza – Maroua Cultural Experience
Day 6: Maroua – Kalamaloué National Park
Day 7: Return to Yaoundé – Departure
Itinerary in Detail
Arrival in Yaoundé
Upon arrival at Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an introductory city tour exploring places like the National Museum of Cameroon, Notre Dame des Victoires Cathedral,
Local artisan and handicraft markets. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner while your guide briefs you on the safari. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel in Yaoundé.
Yaoundé – Mefou National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Mefou National Park a renowned primate conservation area managed in partnership with wildlife conservation organizations. You embark in adventures i.e Guided walking tour, Visit rescued primates, Learn about wildlife conservation efforts, Forest nature walk. You watch wildlife like the western lowland gorillas, Chimpanzees, Mandrills, various monkey species, African grey parrots. After lunch, continue exploring the sanctuary before returning to Yaoundé. Dinner and Overnight at Hotel in Yaoundé.
Yaoundé – Waza National Park
Following an early breakfast, travel toward Waza National Park (typically involving a domestic flight to the Far North followed by a road transfer, depending on flight schedules). Check in at your safari lodge and enjoy an evening game drive. You shall watch wildlife like the African elephants, Rothschild's giraffes, Lions, Roan antelopes, Waterbucks, Warthogs, Ostriches. You shall then transfer to your lodge/ hotel for Dinner and Overnight. lodge near Waza National Park.
Full-Day Safari in Waza National Park
Spend a full day exploring one of Central Africa's best-known wildlife reserves. On your morning Game Drive, you watch animals like Lions, Elephants, Giraffes, Buffaloes, Hyenas, many antelope species. You watch bird species like secretary birds, saddle-billed storks, abyssinian ground hornbills, martial eagles, vultures. Later, you shall return to lodge for Dinner and Overnight. lodge near Waza National Park.
Waza – Maroua Cultural Experience
After breakfast, drive to Maroua and visit the nearby villages to experience the rich traditions of northern Cameroon. You engage in activities like meeting local artisans, traditional weaving demonstrations, pottery making, cultural dances and music. Afterwards, you shall proceed to check in at hotel in Maroua.
Maroua – Kalamaloué National Park
Travel to Kalamaloué National Park, located near the Chad border. You shall enjoy a guided wildlife excursion watching wildlife like Elephants, Kobs, Warthogs, Patas monkeys, Green monkeys. Afterwards, return to Maroua in the evening at your Hotel in Maroua.
Return to Yaoundé – Departure
After breakfast embark on departure to the airport for your domestic flight back to Yaoundé.
What’s Included & Excluded
Complete transparency with no hidden costs on your RwaTrek safari.
Included in Your Trip
- Airport transfers
- Domestic flight between Yaoundé and the Far North (subject to the chosen itinerary)
- Accommodation for 6 nights
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English- or French-speaking safari guide
- Park entrance fees
- Game drives
- Cultural village visits
- Meals as specified
- Bottled drinking water during excursions
Not Included
- International airfare
- Cameroon visa fees (where applicable)
- Travel and medical insurance
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
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