Douala
Cameroon
- Safety rating
- 4.5/10
- Best time to visit
- The drier window from November to February is best, as the city sees heavy rains from June to October.
- Population
- 3.9M
Overview
Cameroon's largest city and economic engine, Douala is a steamy, fast-moving port on the Wouri River. It's the main gateway for arrivals, packed with markets, nightlife and the country's busiest harbor handling trade for much of Central Africa.
Top attractions
Visit the Doual'art contemporary gallery, the lively Marché Central, and the colonial-era Pagoda (King Bell's Palace).
Getting around
Shared yellow taxis and moto-taxis dominate; agree on fares first, and allow plenty of time as traffic is notoriously heavy.