Cameroon Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Cameroon
112
General Emergency
117
Police
119
Ambulance / Medical
118
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Yaoundé (Economic hub: Douala)
Currency
XAF (FCFA)
Official Language
French & English (over 250 indigenous languages)
Country Code
+237
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Cameroon
Urban / City
60 km/h
Rural
80 km/h
Highway
110 km/h
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: Tolls apply at toll gates (péages) along major highways like Yaoundé to Douala.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5 to 10 percent customary in restaurants and hotels. 5–10% is customary in dining. Mount Cameroon trekking guides and boatmen appreciate tips.
- DO Carry your official Yellow Fever vaccination card at all times.
- DO Greet people politely in French or English before asking for assistance.
- DO Visit the Lobé Waterfalls in Kribi and enjoy fresh grilled ocean prawns right on the beach.
- DON'T Never take photos of military buildings, police posts, or government palaces.
- DON'T Do not travel into volatile border areas in the far north.
- DON'T Avoid drinking tap water or drinks with unfiltered ice cubes.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type C & E (220V, 50Hz – European standard two-pin plugs fit directly).
Tap Water: Tap water is not safe to drink. Drink only sealed bottled water.
Insider Tip: Trek active Mount Cameroon in Buea or relax at the Lobé Waterfalls in Kribi cascading directly into the ocean. Apply for your eVisa online in advance.
