Douala is a coastal city in southwest Cameroon. Inland from the Wouri River, La Pagode, or the Palace of the Kings Bell, dates from the German colonial period. Nearby, the Doual’art gallery exhibits art from Cameroon and across Africa. The Douala Maritime Museum explores the city’s history as a center of colonial trade and fishing. South of the city, Douala-Edéa Wildlife Reserve is home to elephants and crocodiles.

What is Douala known for?

Home to Central Africa's largest port and its major international airport, Douala International Airport (DLA), it is the commercial and economic capital of Cameroon and the entire CEMAC region comprising Gabon, Congo, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic and Cameroon.

Is Douala safe?

Stay safe

Violent crime in Douala is rare (as opposed to other West African cities). Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are the only real dangers concerning one's physical safety. Do not walk around with valuables (phone, camera, jewelry, expensive clothes).

Is Cameroon a poor country?

Out of 188 countries, Cameroon ranks at 153. At an estimated population count of 24.68 million people, 30 percent of Cameroon's society lives below the poverty line.