They say Cameroon is Africa all in one. We say they are probably right. This is where the jungle meets the beach and where English meets French. It’s where you can climb lava flows, chow down on the freshest fish in the World and see a waterfall dump straight into the ocean.

Cameroon is incredible. Take Limbe for instance, a small town surrounded by volcanic sand beaches being fed by streams trickling down from Mt Cameroon through thick rainforest. Here, one minute you’ll be sharing beverages in a bar with some of Africa’s most renowned beer drinkers and the next you’ll be choosing which Mackeral you’d like freshly grilled in the street.

It’s even better than it sounds – Here’s the proof. The video we filmed in Cameroon.

The people here are amazing which is reflective of the land itself. The coast is lined with beach resort type towns which are frequented by both locals and tourists alike. Once you’ve felt the sand between your toes and maybe even dropped in at Lobe where you’ll find the waterfall crashing into the sea it’s time to see what the city has to offer. Enter Yaounde – probably one of the best capital cities in Africa.

Cameroon stretches from the dust of the east, to the golden shores of the Atlantic and reaches up into the sky with the Mountain of Thunder, Mt. Cameroon. Its economic heart beats in Douala, but Yaounde is where political power is held.

You’ll find Yaounde set amongst mountains which provides stunning city views from no matter where you are. Life is on the street here and if you like alfresco dining you’ll love the buffet style outdoor meals here. Not to mention in the sticky heat of monsoon season the ice-cream vendors here are to us like Samuel Eto’o is to Cameroonians, heroic.

Bored of simple travel?
If you want to take on a new challenge travelling – try to cross this country without paying a cent. Beating bribes is something we’ve become accustomed to and something we’re quietly pretty proud of. It’s disappointing they ask, but they’ll test you. For us it became a game and we don’t like to lose. We never paid a cent in Cameroon and if worse comes to worse ask them to write a receipt and sign it. Seeing an official squirm, it’s pretty hard to top that.

For all the details on where you should stay and what you should see check out our in depth analysis on Cameroon.

The Gabonese Getaway
It’s not your typical holiday – we’ll say that.

What can we say about Gabon?
Let’s be honest, not a great deal but you are in for a treat if you take the scenic route – the country is 85% rainforest. It’s some of the thickest jungle we’ve ever seen and if you have the time there are a few places you can put your feet up along the way.

Libreville is not as developed or as expensive as the rumours may say, but finding accomodation is pretty tough, finding something at a reasonable price is even harder. There’s no fast food but you’ll find some of the best subway in the world downtown on the streets and for a fraction of the price.

Far and away the best thing in Gabon is the sunsets. Any afternoon stroll down to the beach side boulevard and you’re in for a treat. If you have a spare few dollars, there are a couple of ex-pat bars along the way which for us provided the perfect backdrop prior to a speedy Gabonese departure.

How did we get there and what did we pay? Here’s all the nitty gritty on Gabon.