Description

Embark on a 22-day photography adventure from Yaoundé to Libreville through Cameroon and Gabon. You'll meet ancestral tribes, immortalize wildlife, and explore unspoiled national parks, for a unique and unforgettable stay.

Day 1: Arrival in Yaoundé

Upon landing in Nsimalem, our guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Yaoundé (40 min). We'll kick off the adventure with a group meeting, followed by a welcome dinner.
Accommodation: Merina Hotel or equivalent.

Day 2: Yaoundé and night train

In the morning, you explore Yaoundé: panorama from Mount Fébé, colorful local scenes... In the evening, you board the night train in a first-class sleeper car to Ngaoundéré, offering superb photo opportunities.
Accommodation: overnight on board the train.

Day 3: Ngaoundéré – Poli

You disembark in Ngaoundéré, a place of medieval charm and modern life, and visit the Lamido Palace. Then, you reach Poli (5 hours with stops) by descending from the Adamawa Plateau towards the Benue Valley. On the road, you immortalize adobe villages and vast African plains, before a sunset in a Mbororo camp.
Accommodation: Bukaru Camp.

Day 4: Tribal Photography

At dawn, you'll meet the Mbororo, renowned for their stature, hairstyles, and scarifications. Next, you'll visit Konglé, the cultural heart of the Dowayo, where you'll meet a traditional blacksmith. In the afternoon, you'll trek into the Vokre Mountains to meet the animist Dupá and photograph their farming life, dances, and picturesque hamlets.
Accommodation: tents in the Dupá village.

Day 5: Dupá and return to Bukaru

In the morning, you'll capture the daily life of the Dupá people in the heart of the Vokre Mountains. After your farewells, you'll return to Bukaru Camp for an evening of relaxation and stargazing.
Accommodation: Bukaru Camp.

Day 6: Dowayo and Sultanate of Poli

You spend the day delving into your cultural background. If possible, you'll attend a traditional ceremony, then meet with the Lamido (or his representative) at the Poli Sultanate for official portraits.
Accommodation: Bukaru Camp.

Day 7: Ngaoundéré and night train

You'll return to Ngaoundéré to photograph the bustling market and Friday prayers in the sultanate, before taking the night train back to Yaoundé.
Accommodation: Overnight on board the train.

Day 8: Yaoundé – Kabilon

You cross the rainforest towards Kabilon (5 hours). Along the way, you will see mud-brick villages, tropical fruit plantations and German colonial remains, immersed in the lushness of the jungle.
Accommodation: Pays Bas Guesthouse.

Day 9: Baka Pygmy Camp

You'll venture deeper into the forest to meet the Baka pygmies, Cameroon's first inhabitants. Capture their daily lives, their polyphonic chants, and, if possible, the mystical Ejengi ceremony, an unforgettable photographic experience.
Accommodation: tents in the forest.

Day 10: Return to Yaoundé

You say goodbye to the Baka and return to Yaoundé, stopping in Ayos to photograph the Nyong River from a picturesque bridge. You end the day with a quiet evening in the city.
Accommodation: Merina Hotel or similar.

Day 11: Yaoundé – Libreville

After a morning tour of Yaoundé, head to the airport for your flight to Libreville. Upon arrival, enjoy a view of the estuary from your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel Residence du Phare.

Day 12-16: Lope National Park

You'll depart by train for Lope National Park, a mosaic of savannahs, forests, and mountains. During these days, you'll photograph mandrills, forest elephants, buffalo, and native birds during safaris and walks along the Ogooué River.
Accommodation: Lope Hotel.

Day 17: Lambaréné

Explore Lambaréné, a colonial town famous for the Albert Schweitzer Hospital and its wildlife. A boat tour allows you to capture life on the river and the northern talapoins.
Accommodation: Albert Schweitzer Guestrooms.

Day 18-20: Loango National Park

You'll cruise the Ogooué River to Loango, where you'll explore the Akaka River and Iguela Lagoon. You'll photograph forest elephants, warthogs, hippos, and rare birds.
Accommodation: Akaka and Ndola camps.

Day 21: Return to Libreville

After a morning safari, you'll return to Libreville for a farewell dinner and the sharing of your best photos.
Accommodation: Hotel Residence du Phare.

Day 22: Departure

Finally, you reach the airport for your return flight, full of memories and an exceptional portfolio.

This itinerary is available on the following dates:

• October 25, 2025
• February 21, 2026
• June 27, 2026
• October 24, 2026

Accommodation

• Merina hotel or similar
• Hotel Residence du Phare
• Lope Hotel
• Train: overnight stay on board the train
• Camps: Bukanu Camp, Akaka and Ndola Camps
• Tents: tent in the Duoa village, tent in the forest with the pygmies
• Guest house: Netherlands guesthouse, Albert Schweitzer guest rooms

Price

• 16500 euro/person – price per person for this itinerary in a single room
• 15500 euro/person – price per person for this itinerary in a double/twin room

Terms and conditions

Payment :

• Non-refundable deposit of 30% of the total travel price by bank transfer upon confirmation of the reservation.
• Between 60 and 30 days before your arrival date: 25% of the trip price will be charged as a fee.
• Between 29 and 15 days before your arrival date: 50% of the trip price will be charged as a fee.
• Between 14 and 7 days before your arrival date: 75% of the trip price will be charged as a fee.
• Between 7 and 1 day before your arrival date: 100% of the trip price will be charged as a fee.

Cancelation :

• Cancellation is free up to 35 days before departure
• Then a 100% cancellation fee will be applied

Included/not included

Included :

• 22 days (21 nights), in Cameroon and Gabon with all land content (Toyota Coaster Bus)
• Port Gentil-Libreville flight
• 1 Mandril permit with specialized guide in Lope Park
• All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• All transfers to/from airports
• Transportation and accommodation as specified in the itinerary
• Twin beds
• All photography courses during the trip
• Professional guide specializing in tribes
• Local guides and cook during camping (English and French speaking guide)
• Boat drivers
• Bottled water
• Camping equipment (excluding sleeping bag)
• All permits for national parks, cities and activities
• All permits for photographing tribes and villages.

Not included :

• Visa for Cameroon and Gabon
• Personal insurance (travel, health, accident, etc.)
• Drinks not included with meals
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, personal purchases)
• Tips for guides and staff
• Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
• Sleeping bag for camping
• Any service or charge not specified in the itinerary

Further information

• Hotel Address : Yaoundé, Cameroon
• Duration : 22 days
• Contact details : contact@yourlocaleye.com

Agency

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