Nights in tents in the Sahel in Cameroon

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Overview

The Sahel offers spectacular landscapes with its vast expanses of savannah, sand dunes and rugged mountains.
In addition, immersion in the culture and way of life of the people residing there is an ideal opportunity to spend time with indigenous people and understand their stories, their worldview and their experiences.
Night in a tent in the Sahel in Cameroon is a unique journey that takes you to meet the Bororo and Koma people, respectively nomadic and indigenous peoples who have managed to keep their originality and whose warmth and friendliness will immerse you in an experience of unparalleled life.

Highlights

  • Visit to the Bororo camp in Marka
  • Visit to the Koma peoples’ camp
  • Hiking in the Allantika Mountains
  • Visit to the periodic market of Poli
  • Visit to the Godé skulls site

 

 

 

  • Yaoundé-Garoua-Yaoundé round trip by Camair-co flight
  • Private vehicle (4*4) throughout the stay
  • Food (Breakfasts, lunches, dinners)
  • Overnight in tents in the M’Bororo and Koma camps
  • Overnight at the Le Relais St Hubert hotel
  • Site access fees

Activities

Day 1: Immersive journey to Marka among the Bororos

Around 9-9:30 a.m.
With the travel manager who welcomes you at the airport, you board for Garoua then for Marka. Set in a spectacular natural setting, the Bororo de Marka camp is open to you. You will have the opportunity to visit its traditional tents made from natural materials such as straw, terracotta, goat or sheep skins. A culinary immersion, coupled with a night in a tent in the camp, will allow you to live like the Peulh nomads and learn local customs.
Overnight in tent at Bororo camp

Day 2: Immersive day in Wangaï

After a pleasant night in one of the thousand-star hotels of the Bororo camp, you take the road towards Wangaï. Once there, you are welcomed by the indigenous people who live there: the Koma. Here you can visit the camp, discover the ancient and authentic architecture of its housing huts, traditional agricultural practices and explore local customs. A day rich in immersion which culminates in a lively evening of traditional dances and songs.
Night in tents at the Koma peoples’ camp

Day 3: Hiking in the Allantika Mountains

Starting the day with a hike in the Allantika Mountains will allow you to follow the process of connecting with nature that began since the very first night in Marka. Enjoy the breeze of fresh air blowing through the mountains and the splendor of the surrounding valley.
Night in tents at the Koma peoples’ camp

Day 4: Hiking in the Allantika Mountains

After a night in perfect symbiosis with nature, in the morning you can visit the periodic market of Poli which offers an atmosphere worthy of the warmth of the people who reside there and end the day with a visit to the site of the Godé skulls then a return in Garoua.
Overnight at the Le Relais St Hubert hotel

Day 5: Return

Departure for Garoua international airport for your return flight and end of stay!

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