What are the best things to do in Yaoundé?
Top picks in Yaoundé include Mary Queen of the Apostles Basilica, Cameroon Art Museum, National Museum, Afhemi Museum. See the full list and itinerary on this Yaoundé travel guide.
Why visit Yaoundé
Travel guide for Yaoundé, Cameroon — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Yaoundé is a stop in Cameroon, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 2 days. If time is short, prioritise Mary Queen of the Apostles Basilica, Cameroon Art Museum, National Museum instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 40–100 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: The dry season for the most comfortable travel. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
The dry season for the most comfortable travel
Weather
Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons
Experiences
Things to do in Yaoundé
1
Mary Queen of the Apostles Basilica
2
Cameroon Art Museum
3
National Museum
4
Afhemi Museum
5
Monument de la Réunification
Plan your trip
Yaoundé itinerary (2 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Mary Queen of the Apostles Basilica
- Visit Cameroon Art Museum
- Visit National Museum
- Eat at Le St Tropez
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Afhemi Museum
- Visit Monument de la Réunification
- Eat at Snack Sanza
Budget
Yaoundé trip cost
Budget
USD 20–40
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 40–100
per person / day
Luxury
USD 115–190+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Yaoundé
Estimated total (USD)
$1,935
≈ $968 per person · $276 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $70/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Yaoundé mid-range ground costs (budget 20–40 · mid 40–100 · luxury 115–190+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Le St Tropez
A great place in Bastos is "Saint Tropez", meals are around 2000-2500, see the menu. Drinks are reasonably priced. Just off the main road, i
Snack Sanza
Next to the night club with the same name. Serves skewers, fish and french fries. Calm and class ambiance. Guarded parking.
La maison blanche
Near the La Caveau nightclub, this restaurant specialises in barbecued fish. Fresh products at a moderate price.
Espresso House
Aside of Hilton, the only place in town to offer real Nespresso. It's also the best Internet café in Yaoundé.
Snack Time
Pizza and Lebanese cuisine.
Istanbul Turkish Restaurant
A Turkish restaurant in Bastos. No alcohol, but good food; Turkish and Mediterranean dishes.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Jouvance
Bathrooms, air conditioning and tv in the rooms. Free wifi, free parking.
Meumi Palace
Meumi Hotel de Yaounde Cameroon
Hotel Merina
La villa Des Lys
Poolside garden, restaurant, breakfasts.
Shopping
- Briquetterie
- Marché Mfoundi
- Marché Mokolo
- Marché des Artisans
- Marché Nkol Eton
- Marché Manguier
Nightlife
- Sanza Night club
- Black&White
- Panoramique bar
- Parallèle Club
- Safari
- Hilton
Museums & culture
- Mary Queen of the Apostles Basilica
- Cameroon Art Museum
- National Museum
- Afhemi Museum
- Monument de la Réunification
In pictures
Yaoundé gallery
Photos: No machine-readable author provided. Eavebe assumed (based on copyright claims)., Simbanematick, Bdx, Lujejo — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Yaoundé travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Yaoundé?
The dry season for the most comfortable travel.
How many days do I need in Yaoundé?
Plan at least 2 days in Yaoundé for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Yaoundé?
Popular stays in Yaoundé include Hotel Jouvance, Meumi Palace, Meumi Hotel de Yaounde Cameroon. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Yaoundé cost?
On the ground in Yaoundé (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 20–40 per person per day, mid-range about 40–100, and luxury about 115–190+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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