Garoua is a port city lying on the Benue River in Northern Cameroon. Third biggest city in Cameroon.
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Map of Garoua
- 1 Garoua International Airport (GOU IATA). Flights: Douala, Maroua, N'Djamena.
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- 1 Grand Mosque of Garoua (Grande Mosquée de Poumpomeré).
Bénoué National Park[formerly dead link] - a UNESCO designated Biosphere Reserve.
Waza National Park
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Two hotels close to the centre:
- Hotel La Benoue. Clean and good-size rooms, slightly surly staff, food is quite good at the restaurant. Free WiFi at the reception area. Chambre single - 25,000; Chambre préstige - 30,000; Suite junior - 80,000; Suite Sénior - 90,000.
- 1 Hotel Relais de Hubert, Rue du Mgr Yves Plumey. Chambre single - 20,000..