Cameroon Travel Safety Guide

There is risk of armed robbery and mugging throughout Cameroon, particularly in Yaoundé, Douala, Ngaoundéré, and Bafoussam.

Avoid isolated or less developed urban areas and avoid walking at night.

Yellow fever vaccination proof is required for entry. Medical capacity outside bigger cities is limited.

Use known drivers or hotel-arranged transport rather than casual street pickups. Road travel and checkpoints can be slow and unpredictable.

Regional context matters more than the country name alone. Border zones and some anglophone areas carry much higher risk than routine city business travel.