Discover the Beauty of Cameroon | Africa Miniature Tours

BANJOUN CHIEFDOM

The Musee de Bandjoun of African Art offers a unique opportunity to delve into the rich culture and history of the small town of Bandjoun, which has been around for seven centuries. The museum houses a vast collection of historical artifacts that bear testament to the evolution of art, craftsmanship, and local history. Visitors are invited to explore a permanent exhibition divided into six sections, each brimming with countless artifacts from the past.

The displayed pieces include thrones of ancient rulers, statues, paintings, handicrafts, vibrantly colored textiles and embroidery works, furniture, and musical instruments. The museum also provides a fascinating insight into the town's secret society, significant historical events, and the ways of life of the local people.

Bandjoun, also known as La 'Djo in the local language, is a town and commune in the Koung-Khi Department in the West Region of Cameroon. Bandjoun is the capital of the Koung-Khi department, and one of the largest traditional chiefdoms (chefferie) in Bamiléké country. The chief resides in Hialah and is known to have many wives. The inhabitants of Bandjoun speak Ghomala' or Bandjoun, which belongs to the Bamiléké family of languages.

This trip is to discover the expressive culture and traditions of the West and Nord West Regions of Cameroon. You will meet the hardworking and dynamic Grassfields and southern Cameroon people, very attached to their roots.

Duration: 07 days & 6 nights of tourism from Douala Airport to the highest summit of Mount Cameroon.

Price: $2890 - $4900 USD per Person

Minimum Tour Guide: 1 person

Day 1: Arrive to Cameroon in the night, welcoming at the airport and transfer to hotel la Falaise or similar(4 stars).

Day 2: Yaoundé- Batoufam(250 km) – Bangou(50 km)

After breakfast, quick visit of Yaoundé city and drive to West Region. Visit the touristic site of Batoufam royal palace, with its living museum. Meet and chat with the King of village, then drive to Bangou. Free relaxation in Tagidor garden and overnight in Tagidor hotel(4 stars).

Day 3: Tagidor garden

Full day discovering the attractions of Tagidor touristic site. Diner and overnight in Tagidor hotel.

Day 4: Bangou- Bapa – Baham- Bandjoun- Bafoussam

After breakfast, drive to Bapa kingdom; visit the Bapa royal palace with its rich museum. Continue to Baham and visit the sacred caves of “FOVU”. Visit the Chief Palace of Bandjoun on the way to Bafoussam. Dinner and overnight at Zingana hotel(4 stars).

Day 5: Bafoussam- Foumban- Bamendjing- Mbouda

In the morning, drive to Foumbot and visit the market. Continue to Foumban and discover the Bamoun kingdom. Visit the sultanat and its wonderful museum, the handicraft quarter and several other attractions in the city. Drive to Bamendjing and visit the lake on Noun river, then the Bamendjing dam. Continue to Mbouda, with stop on the way to admire the beauty of west region’s landscape from the top of Tsopèh mountain. Diner and overnight in Hotel Mangwa(3 stars)

Day 6: Mbouda- Bamendjinda- Bafoussam

After breakfast, drive to the foot of mount Bamboutos. Trekking on the mountain, and admire the nice landscape of the area. Drive to Bamendjinda, and visit the slavery museum of the royal palace. Visit the Metche waterfalls, then drive to Bafoussam. Free relaxation in the evening, diner and overnight in Zingana hotel(4 stars)

Day 7: Bafoussam- Yaoundé- return flight

After breakfast, drive from Bafoussam to Yaoundé. Visit the ECOPARK touristic site in the afternoon, and free relaxation there. Early diner in ECOPARK restaurant, before transfer to the airport in the night for the return flight.

Details of the tour

FOUMBAN ROYAL PALACE MUSEUM

Foumban and discover the Bamoun kingdom. Visit the sultanat and its wonderful museum, the handicraft quarter and several other attractions in the city. Drive to Bamendjing and visit the lake on Noun river, then the Bamendjing dam. Continue to Mbouda, with stop on the way to admire the beauty of west region’s landscape from the top of Tsopèh mountain. Diner and overnight in Hotel Mangwa(3 stars)