Yaounde - Post Report Question and Answers
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I wish I had found this site before we came. It is hard to get connected. There is a playgroup that gets together and shares information, but it is limited. Consider yourself on your own. Check grocery stores' bulletin boards for info. - May 2012
It's not Cape Town nor Nairobi, but it's not Bangui or Libreville either. Somewhere in the middle for African cities; you can forge a pleasant life here. - Sep 2011
I would never tell families with older children not to come here. For one thing, it makes things all the more difficult for the teens who are here to not have a lot of choice in the friends department. Teens can survive if they are able to think outside the box when it comes to social entertainment. They can also do very meaningful volunteer work with missionary organizations. But you do have to know that if you aren't used to Africa, Cameroon can feel very isolated. Culture shock can hit you hard and if you don't have the support you need to get through it, you will be miserable. - Mar 2010
If you are coming from East of Southern Africa you will be in for a shock. Cameroon is very different and Cameroonians can be aggressive or downright hostile at times. They are not the friendliest bunch. The mix of African culture and French culture is quite lovely, however, the French here can be rude to non-French. I highly recommend not coming if you have no sense of adventure and no patience and if you don't like crowds. It seems even smaller towns are overcrowded here and there are just crowds everywhere, more so than in other parts of Africa. It may not be a good post for first timers in Africa. The people who tend to love Cameroon are the ones who spent their previous tours in Chad or CAR or the likes. Learning French is truly essential for enjoying your tour. - Jan 2010
Cameroon is a great African post where you can experience life in Africa without a lot of the instability that is so common in neighboring countries. The people are generally very friendly and helpful to foreigners. All major climates/terrains of Africa can be found within Cameroon. The weather is almost always perfect in Yaounde. I love it here. - Nov 2008
