Bamenda

Bamenda is a beautiful city in scenic highlands, about 280 km northwest of Yaoundé. It is sometimes referred to as Abakwa, or Mankon Town. There is a good market with lots of different artifacts for sale. The city's museum is small but has a very good exhibition. An artisans' supermarket sells craftwork that can be purchased at reasonable prices if you bargain hard for it. Most people speak very good English in Bamenda. There are many places that sell books in Bamenda and good maps are easily found.

Bali west of Bamenda and Bafut 20 km to the north are two interesting villages where festivals are held in December. Even further north lies the Kimbi Game Reserve. Bamenda is a good central place to stay if you want to visit these places.

There is a lot of accommodation available in Bamenda and there are many restaurants as well.

The motor park is quite far from the center, but taxi's that bring you there are widely available.