Know Before You Go:
Cameroon
Location
The Republic of Cameroon is a republic of central and western Africa. It borders Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; and the Republic of Congo to the South.
The country is called "Africa in miniature" for its geological and cultural diversity. Natural features include beaches, deserts, mountains, rainforests, and savannas.
The highest point is Mount Cameroon in the southwest, and the largest cities are Douala, Yaoundé, and Garoua.
Compared with other African countries, Cameroon enjoys political and social stability. This has permitted the development of agriculture, roads, railways, and large petroleum and timber industries.
Nevertheless, large numbers of Cameroonians live in poverty as subsistence farmers.
Language
Cameroon is a bilingual country, English and French.
 Currency and Credit Cards
Please exchange money after arrival. Credit cards are accepted.
The exchange rate is 400 frs per dollar.
Entry and visa requirements
A valid passport and Visa are required. Please check with the Cameroon Embassy, U.S.A.
Customs
You will have a letters of invitation, furnished by Airline Ambassadors and Light of Life Mission Cameroon, to show Customs.
Departure taxes
Airport tax is $27.00 payable after you obtain your boarding pass.
Telecommunications
Internet available.
Cameroon Trip – Pre-Planning
Immunizations:
Please consult your personal physician.
Suggested Personal Clothing:
We recommend that you bring clothing for hot and cold weather.
Due to some unsanitary conditions in remote areas we suggest you bring tissues and wet hand wipes. Insect repellent, sunscreen and a hat.
Toiletries:
US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has become very strict about what you can bring on board your international flight. Here is a link to their web site for the current status: http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm
Suggested Items for the Children:
- Clothes for cold weather
- School Supplies
- Vitamins
Emergency phone number:
Be sure you have completed your Airline Ambassadors Release Form and included an Emergency Phone number too.
Food & Water:
Do not drink or eat ANY items without first checking with the coordinator…we want your trip to be as safe and pleasant as possible. Bottled water is safe.
Cameroon Trip Checklist
Documents and papers:
- Tickets - confirm your flight reservation.
- Photocopies of documents (pack separately from originals).
- Keep originals with you.
- Email scanned copies of documents to yourself, or leave copies with a friend or family member.
- Credit cards/travelers' checks & currency.
- Health/travelers insurance papers.
- Register with US embassy - https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/home.asp.
- Up-to-date passport/visa.
- Driving license.
- Write your destination or your home address on outbound luggage labels.
Hand luggage:
- Camera, mobile phone, laptop.
- Medication (check restrictions).
- Essential replacements in case your checked luggage doesn't arrive at your destination MP3/mini-disk/CD player, and spare batteries.
- Support socks/leg exerciser for long flights.
- Glasses, spare contact lenses, if required.
- Small amount of cash for books, magazines, newspapers when you arrive.
- Sweets for take-off and landing, to help stop your ears popping.
- check current official restrictions on hand luggage http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permitted-prohibited-items.shtm.
General packing
- Pack light
- Suntan lotion and after-sun
- Phrase book/guidebook
- Travel plugs/adaptors
- First-aid kit
- Toiletries
Important Information:
Hotel:
Douala – Catholic – Pro-Cure, Akwa Douala
Phone:
(00237) 33 42 27 97
Kumba – Standard Inn, Akale Street Kumba
Phone:
(00237) 77 73 15 76
USA Contact: trips@airlineamb.org
Cameroon (in-country) Contact and Local Representative:
Reverend Sone Charles
Phone: (00237) 77 59 12 60
Email: charlessone@yahoo.com |
