Mt. Cameroon is the  tallest mountain in West Africa. The still-active volcano soars 13,500 above sea level. Occasionally, it erupts. According to the Cameroon Consulate to Australia, the last major eruption happened in March of 1999. The volcano also erupted in 1982, interrupting the filming of the movie Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan.

Tourists can climb Mt Cameroon with the help of guides and porters.  To schedule a trip, you should contact the Mount Cameroon Ecotourism Organization office:

The Mount Cameroon Ecotourism Organisation
P.O.Box 60 Buea S.W.P.
Email: mountceo@iccnet2000.com

What’s it like to climb Mount Cameroon? For a detailed description of a climb with some excellent pictures, check out Ann Bowker’s description of her climb up the mountain a few years ago.

Also, as you plan your trip, bear in mind that it’s a tradition to bring a message in a bottle to leave at the top (although if you follow Leave No Trace guidelines, you may want to disregard that tradition). Finally, the Cameroon consulate  advises climbers to “beware of stone-throwing monkeys.” Sheesh…and I thought the squirrels in my front yard that like to hurl acorns were a problem!

In addition to food, water, sleeping gear and perhaps a helmet to guard against rocks to the head, you will also need a Cameroon visa to make the climb.

Here’s what you’ll need to apply for a Cameroon visa:

• 2 Cameroon visa application forms
• 2 passport photos
• Your yellow fever vaccine certificate
• A copy of your itinerary
• A copy of a recent bank statement or someone, either at home or in Cameroon, who is willing to vouch for you and provide financial support if needed.

You should have your Cameroon visa in hand before you leave the US. RushMyTravelVisa.com  can help you fill out the paperwork for expedited visa service.

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Tags: Africa, Cameroon, Cameroon visa

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