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Yaoundé is the political capital of Cameroon with about two million inhabitants. It is located in the province of "Center" and extends along the small Mfoundi watercourse, which crosses the city from north to south. The city is embedded in a hilly landscape at an altitude of about 700 m. There are small streams or marshland between the hills. Except in Quartier du Lac with a small artificial lake near the city center there are no others.
background
Yaoundé is inhabited by all native Cameroonian tribes. It is located around the home country of the Ewondo and Etonwho also populate the rural areas around the city. In 1939 the population was about 9,000. The city is well suited for tourists who are used to Africa.
Apart from hotels and restaurants, there is little actual tourist infrastructure in the city itself (tourist office, theater, city map, ... nothing is available), which may also make a trip so attractive. The locals are generally friendly and helpful to tourists.
Districts
Dynamic cardsThe actual city center is very small and is surrounded by a few high-rise buildings Boulevard du 20 may (Central Boulevard) and im District des ministères hemmed. Around it, there are mainly residential quarters mixed with smaller craft businesses that extend far into the surrounding area. In terms of traffic there is a main axis (ax presidential), which leads from the Presidential Palace in Etoudi to the airport.
Yaoundé is administratively divided into seven urban districts and has a large number of quarters, which are named on an informal and pragmatic basis. The quarters are especially important as points of orientation:
Printed and good city maps are rare and mostly not up to date or limited to the city center.
- Barrier: It is located in the very south at the entrance to the city on the road to Douala.
- Bastos: Noble residential area in the north-west of Yaoundé and seat of most embassies, consulates and foreign non-governmental organizations. It also contains the palatial residence of Bernard Fokou, one of the richest citizens of Cameroon.
- La Briquetterie: Also known as “La Brique”, it is located in the city center, is where the Muslims live and is considered dangerous. It is known for its grill specialties: the «soya». In addition, a large number of local, but mainly West African tailors offer African dresses, fabrics and their services. It's worth a visit.
- Camp SIC Hippodrome: Old residential area, located in the old city center on a hill. It is also the banking district, the quarters of some ministries and restaurants.
- Damas follows the Nsimeyong district and is located in the southwest. According to the residents of the neighborhood, the neighborhood was founded by a Syrian arms dealer who had acquired a large piece of land there. A group of spacious villas can be seen there behind a lattice fence. The same businessman had the asphalt road built into the neighborhood.
- Elig Edzoa: Residential district in the north known for its shoe, old clothes and second hand goods market.
- Emana: Located in the north on the arterial road towards Oballa. In addition to the resident Ewondos, the population consists mainly of Bamiléké and Anglophone Cameroonians from the north-western province.
- Essos: Residential area in the east.
- Etoudi: Quarter in the far north where the presidential palace is located (Palais d'Etoudi).
- Koweit City: Located in the very southeast on the way to Nsimalen Airport. It is characterized by the palatial residential buildings.
- Ntaba-Nlongkak respectively Djoungolo: Quarter in the center of Yaoundé with the seat of the governor of the central province (Province du Center).
- Mimboman: Residential area in the east.
- Madagascar: Residential district in the northwest.
- Mendong: Located in the south-west, SIC (state (property) housing) has developed around the camp built in the 1980s. Mendong has a high school and a number of private high schools.
- Mokolo: Commercial district to the east of the center of Yaoundé Mokolo, the great market of Yaoundé (Marché Mokolo). Dealers and automobiles crowd the lane. This area is very densely populated.
- Ngoa Ekelle: Located on a hill to the west of the city center adjacent to the Quartier du Lac. The most important institution is the university University of Yaoundé I as well as the barracks of the Cameroonian military.
- Ngousso: Ngousso is in the northeast. Here is the Hôpital Général de Yaoundé.
- Nkondengui: Nkondengui is located in the southeast and houses the central prison, which is by far the best known and certainly not the most convenient in Cameroon.
- Nkol-Bisson: Located in the west of the city, on the old road to Douala. In Ewondo it means many (bisson) Hill (Ncol).
- Nkol-Eton: North of the city center and means "hill of the Eton" (an ethnic group). The quarter is known for its food market.
- Omnisports: Also Mfandena called is a better residential area, located in the northeast of the city center. The Ahmadou-Ahidjo football stadium was built on the highest point of the hill-top district.
- Obili: Obili is in the west. There is the IRIC (Institut international des relations internationales du Cameroun) located. The name Obili comes from the Ewondo and means "forced" or "obliged" (from the French. obligé). In the mid-1950s, the Mvog Atemengue clan, who lived on the Atemengue plateau (Quartier Ngoa-Ekelle) expelled from his home and had to settle at the foot of the hill. This is where the name “Obili” comes from. It is located next to the Ngoa Ekelle and is the center of the Anglophone Cameroonians from the Northwest Province.
- Obobogo: Lies on a range of hills following Nsam.
- Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara is a new upscale urban district in the northeast.
- Other districts: Etoa-Meki, Mvog Atangana Mballa, Mvog-Beti, Mvog-Mbi, Olembe, Olezoa, Ekounou, Ekoudou, Mvam, Biyem-Assi, Etoug-Ebe, Melen, Mini-ferme, Cité-verte, Oyom-Abang, Mbog Abang , Simbock, Mvolyé, Damas, Tam-Tam Weekend, Maison Blanche, Nsimeyong, Tsinga, Nkomkana, Carrière, Mvog-Ada, Messa, Odza, Mbankolo, Jean-Vespa, Mballa 2, Tongolo, Nkol-Ewoue, Nkolndongo, Mimboman, Eleveur, Messa, Nkomo, Jerusalem, Titus-Edzoa.
orientation
Orientation is a new challenge for people who are used to street names or GPS.
There are no street names (few exceptions in the city center confirm the rule), current city or digital maps. The road signs are also largely missing. The residents orientate themselves on the major traffic hubs (Rondpoint Nlongkak, Rondpoint de la Poste, Carrefour Bastos, Carrefour Damas, etc.), on the above mentioned neighborhood names, on well-known administrative or commercial buildings (e.g. Hotel Hilton or Mahima-Supermarket) and on the Ax Présidentielle, which connects the Quartir Etoudi in the north of the city with the city center up to the access road to the airport.
After a little getting used to, the traveler can also orientate himself on the hills. For detailed navigation, it is best to ask the ladies at the so-called call boxes, who know the local conditions well and can provide reliable information.
background
Yaoundé was founded in 1889 on behalf of the German colonial administration by the officer and explorer Richard Kund Founded as a scientific research station and base camp for the ivory trade. In 1895 it was converted into a military station, in 1903 it was transferred to civil administration and in 1905 it was elevated to a district office. The station remained militarily important until the end of the German colonial era. The city played an important role in the occupation of the Cameroon hinterland by the German protection force. It owes its expansion in particular to the station manager and district administrator of many years Hans Dominik. In 1911 it became the seat of a local high court, and in 1914 it became the new indigenous administrative body of a "chief chieftainship." During the First World War, the city was taken over by Belgian troops and in 1922 as Yaoundé was made the capital of French Cameroon.
getting there
By plane
Most of the foreign visitors reach Yaoundé via the airport from Douala (DLA), the economic metropolis of Cameroon. The old Yaoundé Airport (YAO) is only used by the military.
International flights: Air France, daily Paris-CDG; Air Ivoire: Abidjan, Cotonou; Brussels Airlines: Brussels; Kenya Airways: Abidjan, Nairobi; Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian. For domestic flights one is on the monopoly, the state Camair-co reliant. WiFi is only available in the lounges, which are open to everyone for a fee (10-40000 CFA).Open: 5.00-23.00.A taxi ride to the airport cost around 6000 CFA in 2012 (well negotiated 4500 CFA). Prices are negotiated before boarding.
Since 2017 there have been two bus routes that take different routes to the main post office.
By train
Rail connections exist to Edéa and Douala as well as after Ngaoundéré. Details in Country article.
At the bus station
The journey begins at one of the major bus stations: Tongolo for the journey to (north) west Cameroon, or northwards, Biyem Assi for the journey to Douala and to the north and north-west, 3 Mvan (gare de l'est) (several bus operators distributed along Blvd. de l'Ocam) for the trip to Douala, the south (e.g. Ebolowa) and the east, Nsam for the trip to Douala and the south and Mimboman for a trip to the east.
The VIP bus companies stop in front of their offices in the outskirts:
- 4 Centrale Voyages
- 5 United Express, Ave. Germaine Ahidjo. To Douala, every hour during the day.Open: 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Bus stations
In the street
In 2018/9, the Yaoundé-Douala (215 km) and Yaoundé-Nsimalen (22 km) highways will be expanded in a similar way to motorways.
The city is on asphalt highways Ebolova, Ayos, Bafia, Bamenda, Bafoussam, Eseka and Douala connected. A dense network of year-round ski slopes opens up the wider region.
mobility
Only the main roads are paved, during the rainy season you move through mud paths.
Local bus transport
The city operator's bus network and vehicle fleet STECY (there also route network plan) has been greatly expanded and improved since 2017. There are now also electronic prepaid cards: "Tap & Go."
Shared taxis
Shared taxis (passenger cars in yellow with a matriculation number painted on the door) and motorbikes handle the rest of the local public transport.
Payment is either fixed per route and person (approx. 150 to 400 CFA / person; ø 2018: 300 CFA) in the "Ramassage" travel mode or approx. 2000-3000 CFA per hour and taxi in the "course" or "dépot." Travel mode. Pickpocketing (all day) and robberies at night (from 7pm) are particularly common in the Ramassage travel mode. Motorbike taxis are sometimes the only means of public transport in outlying areas at off-peak times. Prices are always negotiated before boarding, there are no taximeters. Serious drivers have their license (with photo) dangling from the rearview mirror. A taxi is booked stating the destination, the suggested price (per person) and, if necessary, the option “Course” or “Depot”. It sounds like this: vPoste centrale, deux-cent - deux cent. "
"Course" means that the passenger pays an hourly rate. The travel destination is defined under “Depot”. With both options, the taxi is then exclusively available to the passenger and any customers who are already sitting in the taxi are complimented by the driver from the taxi.
traffic jams
There is no separation of transit and local traffic. Despite a very small number of vehicles (measured per vehicles / headcount - co-author's estimate: 1 vehicle per 100 people), this leads to constant traffic jams. The main traffic axes go from north (city exit towards Mballa) to south (city exit towards Douala) and east towards Ayos or Mbalmayo. A city bypass exists in the south-east of Mvan, carre Four via the suburbs Ekoumdoum, Awae, Nkomo to the road to Akonolinga in the Biteng district. Projects to complete the bypass are regularly the subject of negotiations with external donors.
The new expressway Av. Charles Atangana, from Poste Centrale along the Mfoundi in the direction of Mvan has been separating transit and distribution traffic to the west (to Douala) since 2012.
Traffic controls
The whole city is spanned by a dense network of traffic controls by the police, the gendarmerie and the Prevention Routière. All passengers must show a valid ID. The driver must also have a driver's license, a vehicle license (carnet gris), a valid proof of insurance, a confirmation of the technical inspection (Control technique - 1 x year for private cars) and a receipt for the road traffic tax (vignette) carry with you. If a document is missing, the police or gendarmerie will confiscate the papers through an officer (recognizable by gold stars (police) or gold stripes (gendarmerie)), which will then be returned to the police or gendarmerie post after the fine has been paid. The Prevention Routière may not confiscate any documents, but only report violations to the police and gendarmerie. Since it is time-consuming to get the vehicle documents back in the event of minor violations (can take a few hours or days), these controls are a haven of corruption, as the control bodies are also poorly paid.
If the papers are missing, the vehicle can be brought to the police station (Fourrière). Triggering the vehicle is often associated with a high fine (estimate: 50,000 CFA) and a high expenditure of time. The security forces often threaten to take the vehicle to the police yard. In the event of major difficulties, foreign visitors are best left very calm and very polite, and if necessary contact their diplomatic representation. Unrestrained and loud behavior, especially by Europeans, is seen as a lack of respect and leads to further difficulties.
Driving in Yaoundé
In traffic accidents with injuries, you should continue driving and report to the nearest police station immediately. If possible, immediately leave adequate money for first aid at the scene of the accident (at least 10,000 CFA). This calms the quickly angry minds and helps those affected.
Convoys of state dignitaries and in particular the President of the Republic can move traffic on the main axis for a few quarters of an hour to a few hours (Ax presidential) between the airport and the Presidential Palace (Presidence) to a complete standstill.
Repairs
It is best to always carry your own tools, tow rope and bridging cable with you so that breakdowns in the workshops that are everywhere can be dealt with quickly and without additional damage (caused by missing tools). Spare parts are bought in Elig-Essono or in Tsinga from independent parts sellers or from authorized dealers, who are usually massaged in Mvog-Mbi, and only then installed in the workshop. Most workshops have no analysis and configuration computers for the vehicle electronics (as of the end of 2007). However, this will certainly change with the increasing arrival of electronic vehicles. Consumed parts for Mercedes, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot and Toyota are easy to find. Audi, BMW, Jeep and Volkswagen parts are increasingly being imported and are still difficult to obtain. We advise against importing other brands, as the ancillary procurement costs (transport costs as well as import taxes and duties) can result in a multiple of the part costs. Repairs are best accompanied by your own presence, as good parts are occasionally exchanged for bad ones. The price is negotiated in advance to avoid major surprises. Nevertheless, do not be overly suspicious, as this - who is not surprised - offends the mechanics.
Park
Except in the city center, you can park anywhere where the vehicle does not excessively obstruct the traffic. In the city center, the marked parking areas must be observed. A parking ticket can be bought from outpatient sellers of the city administration (Communauté Urbaine de Yaoundé). It costs 100 CFA / hour (as of 2008).
Especially at night, cars can be parked in monitored parking lots ("garderie"), which are considered to be quite safe. One night costs around 200 to 300 CFA. Single wash can be ordered for an additional 100 CFA. You must always agree with the guard at what hour the car will be picked up, as the vehicle is parked in a compact block according to the foreseeable departure plan. Vehicles that are not picked up in time then block vehicles parked far back, which provokes the anger of other blocked vehicle drivers who are willing to leave.
Tourist Attractions
Sacred buildings
- 2 Mont Fébé. Mountain with the best view of the whole city, the upscale 3-star Hotel Mont Fébé and the nearby golf course. The hotel is a bit shabby, but great swimming pool and good vibes. Comes from the early 1980s.
- Musée d'Art Camerounais, in the Benedictine monastery of Mont Fébé. Open: Thu., Sat., Sun.3: 00-6: 00 p.m.
- Nunciature of the Vatican
- 4 Sanctuaire de Marie de Mvolyé
Museums
7 Blackitude Museum
activities
Sports
golf
There is a wonderful golf course at Mont Fébé. Access via Bastos and the Carrefour du Palais des Congrès.
Swimming, tennis
Fair-skinned people should smear themselves well with sunscreen. Good swimming pools can be found in the following locations - refer to the list of hotels and elsewhere on this page for their location:
- 3 Noah Country Club, in Manguier. The tennis player and singer's club Yannick Noah, beautiful medium-sized pool in a park-like landscape, of course with a tennis court.Open: 8 am-10pm.Price: Individual membership 225,000, family 360,000 CFA per year. Day ticket 4-5000 CFA.
- 4 Club de France, in Efoulan. Tel.: 237 6 53 01 49 11. Large, clean pool - there is a paddling pool for toddlers. Gym.Open: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- 5 Hotel des Députés. Tel.: 237 6 79 52 86 36. Centrally located. Pool. With night club Mvet. Internet in the business center from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
measure up
Events
shop
You can buy fresh groceries in the large markets. An important shopping center is the area around the 2 Marché Central.
- 3 Marché Mfoundi, near the Rond Point de la Poste. The food market, where colorful foods and exotic spices can be found.
- 4 Marché Mokolo, in the Messa district. Here you can find everything a Cameroonian market has to offer: groceries, household goods, music, clothes, shoes and, above all, in the Briquetterie you will find beautiful African dresses, which are offered off the shelf or made to measure by West African tailors. Allow at least 3-4 days for the clothes to be produced. Prices from 6000F CFA for simple Ganduras (medium quality 15000, top quality 50000-100000), 2500 for simple shirts, medium 8000, very good 25000. Beef skewers are essential Franco bar try.
- 5 Marché des Artisans (L'Artisanat), at the Rondpoint de l'intendence. Here you will find all sorts of local art (especially from the Bamoun people), such as wooden masks, terracotta masks, musical instruments, carved wooden reliefs, jewelry, stools and carved wooden figures. As a rule of thumb, foreigners can assume that the first price is approximately a quarter to a third of the actual asking price. Only negotiate if you really want to buy something. Africans find it unusual / uncomfortable if you just want to ask about the price, unless you say it at the beginning of the conversation. (The market was temporarily relocated to Quartir Tsinga in 2011.).
Small markets can be found all over the city:
- Marché Nkol Eton, at the Carrefour Bata Nlongkak.
- Marché Manguier, at the Carrefour Elig Edzoa.
- Marché Mvog Mbi, in the Mvog Mbi district.
- Marché Biyem Assi, in the Biyem Assi district.
- Montée Ane rouge, near the Chambre d'agriculture.
- Marché Nsam, in the Nsam district.
You can find packaged food and supermarket items at:
(This section as of 2008.)
- Fokou, in Messa.
- Arno, at the Rondpoint Intendance.
- Mahima, at the Carrefour Warda.
- Mahima, in Elig Essono. The most modern supermarket in the city with a very well-kept range.
- Pavilion Vert, in Bastos across from the Commissariat. This shop also offers hygienically perfect salads, which you can enjoy without risk. Unique in the whole city.
- SKT, next to the cathedral 'Notre Dame' to the side behind the SCB bank.
There are some good bakeries:
- 6 Calafatas, Rue De Nachtigal (in the Hippodrome quarter behind DHL). Self-service bakery renovated in 2015.Open: daily 6.00-21.00.
- Select, at the Etoa Meki.
- Select Plus, Ave Monseigneur Vogt (at the Rondpoint de la poste).
- 7 Socropole, between the Rondpoint de la Poste and Carrefour Mvog Mbi. Considered the best bakery in Yaounde.
- Elysee, on avenue Foch opposite the Commissariat de l'Elisée.
kitchen
Cameroonian dishes are described in the country article.
Grilled food from the street vendor, often with chilli or peanut sauce, is available for 1500-2000 CFA.
Restaurants and cafes
Yaoundé offers primarily African and French cuisine. Restaurants from Chinese and Maghrebian immigrants confirm the rule as an exception. Very few restaurants have a clean toilet. If possible, postpone going to the toilet until before or after.
- Café de Yaoundé, in the Hippodrome district. The café offers excellent European and African cuisine.
- Chez Wou, in Bastos (next to the Commissariat). Chez Wou offers excellent Chinese cuisine.Price: 10,000-15,000 CFA.
- Dolce Vita, Ave Merechal Foch. Tel.: 237 2 22 23 28 84. Good ice cream and African cuisine. “All-you-can-eat” offers.Open: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- 1 Les Feuilles Vertes, Rue Joseph Essono Balla. Good african cuisine. Specialty: smoked chicken.Open: 8 am-10pm.
- Le Globus, at the Rondpoint Nlongkak. Wonderful view of the huge traffic roundabout Nlongkak. Cigars can be bought cheaply at the stand in front of the restaurant (next to the petrol station).
- 2 L'orient Rouge, in Bastos. Tel.: 237 6 52 11 03 23. Fine Chinese cuisine.Open: 12 p.m.-3 p.m., 6 p.m.-11 p.m.
- 3 Le Paillotte, Rue Joseph Essono Balla. Tasteful furnishings, Vietnamese cuisine.Open: 10.00-22.00.Price: Dishes: 3000-6000 CFA.
- 4 La terrace, Rue Frederic Foe (near Montée Ane Rouge). Stylish European restaurant with good salads.
- 5 Snack time, in Bastos at the Carrefour Bastos. With pizza and Lebanese cuisine.
- 6 Le Biniou (Right next to Afriland First Bank at the Hotel de Ville). Tel.: 237 6 99 50 31 68. With typical French specialties and a very clean toilet (!).Open: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
nightlife
The nightlife in Yaoundé is not very rich - but there are:
- Parallèle Club, in Mballa 2. A so-called “cabaret”, which in Cameroon means a restaurant with live music.
- 1 safari, Ave Winston Churchill (in the Hippodrome district). A classic discotheque.
- 2 Katios, at the Marché Central. Discotheque.Open: Wed.-Sun. from 9 p.m.
Check with the locals too Concerts of African music. They often also take place in the night clubs mentioned.
Pay attention to the rules about driving a taxi at night.
Prostitution takes place mainly in the neighborhood 8 Mini Ferme instead of.
accommodation
Yaoundé knows a wide range of hotels. The service is usually rather poor for European understanding and depends on the individual attitude of the staff and the hotel management. You will therefore find everything - from abysmal to extremely friendly and professional - in the same house and within a short period of time. Internet access in hotels is becoming more and more common.
Most hotels do not accept credit cards - 4- and 5-star hotels are an exception to the rule. Other than Visa, no cards are accepted (exception: Hilton).
Upscale
- 1 Hilton, Boulevard du 20 may (in the city center opposite Credit Agricole and Bureaux du Premier Ministre immeuble étoile). Tel.: 237 2 22 23 36 46. Tip: If a Cameroonian or someone with a residence permit books the room, it is around 30% cheaper. The hotel costs 5 stars is more like a 4 star hotel in need of renovation. Hilton accepts Mastercard. Before visiting, it's best to find out whether that's still true. With a night club and the expensive Le Safoutier restaurant. The tour operator has in the house Safar Tours at the same time the car rental company's franchise Europcar..Price: from € 250.
- 2 Djeuga Palace, 1 avenue Narvick (in the city center at "Capitol" or "Carrefour Warda"). Tel.: 237 2 22 22 64 57. Built in 2006.
- 3 Minotel Franco, Rue Onembele Nkou (Djongolo opposite the police headquarters "DGSN"). Built in 2006. With swimming pool. The bar offers the best beef and liver skewers in town. Tourists with no local knowledge should only go there in daylight. The quarter is considered dangerous at night.
- 4 Hôtel des Députés (City center - Quartier des ministères - behind the Ministère de Télécommunication). Tel.: 237 6 79 52 86 36. Swimming pool, a bit shabby, now more of a 3-star hotel.
medium
- Hotel Girafe (Sis Elig-Essono face SANZA Night-club; behind the train station). Tel.: 237 2 22 21 23 83.
- 6 Hotel des Masques, on the N3; in Mballa 2.
- 7 Hotel des Masques, R. Jospeh Esconno Bella.
- 8 Hotel Tou'ngou, Rue Onembele Nkou (about 300 m to Rond-point Nlongkak). Tel.: 237 2 42 20 10 25. Price: single 25000 CFA, double: 25000-40000.
- 1 to 2 stars
- 9 Hotel Jouvance, Monté Jouvance in Biyem Assi.
- 10 Hotel Safari. Nsam near the Nsam bus station.
- 11 La fraicheur, in Movg Mbi above the Carrefour Mvog Mbi. Rond Point de la Poste can be reached in about 5 minutes by taxi.
- Beausite, in Nsam etwa 50m von der Verzweigung der nach Ahalla (von der Straße nach Mvan). Günstig und freundich (unverhandelt 18'000 CFA für Zimmer mit Klimaanlage).
Einfach
Work
Siehe im Landesartikel.
security
Yaoundé ist für kamerunische und afrikanische Verhältnisse eine eher sichere Stadt. Vermeiden Sie auch bei Tageslicht die Avenue Kennedy und den Rondpoint de la Poste - sie gelten als gefährlichste Orte der Innenstadt. Als besonders gefährliche Quartiere gelten insbesondere in der Nacht die Briquetterie, die Gegend um den Bahnhof, die Gegend um die Märkte Mokolo und Mfoundi und der angegenzende Rondpoint de la Poste - letzterer auch am Tage. Folgende Kriminalitätsformen sind trotzdem verbreitet - und bei richtigem Verhalten weitgehend vermeidbar:
- Taschendiebstahl im Taxi am Tage => Geldbeutel und Mobiltelefon etc. gut verstauen und nur kleine Geldmengen für kleine Geschäfte bereithalten. Auffälliger Goldschmuck ist zu vermeiden.
- Überfälle im Taxi zur Nachtzeit: Nur zu zweit oder zu Dritt nachts taxifahren. Course or Depot (nur Fahrer am Steuer - keine Mitfahrer) nehmen, da so vermieden werden kann, daß Sie in ein Taxi mit krimineller Besatzung erwischen, welche Sie dann ausraubt oder Frauen vergewaltigt (Letzteres zum Glück selten).
- Umzingelung: An Orten mit Gedränge ruft Ihnen ein Unbekannter zu, daß jemand Sie suchen würde. Reagieren Sie nicht darauf. Bei diesem Modus Operandi wird das Opfer dann umstellt und diskret mit einem Messer bedroht und schliesslich beraubt.
- Werden Sie überfallen, übergeben Sie am besten das geforderte den Räubern - in der Regel sind die Räuber dann zufrieden und wenden keine Gewalt an. Widerstand kann zu Gewaltanwendung mit Messern oder Macheten führen.
- Taschendiebstähle am Markt sind häufig. Wertsachen also gut verstauen und nur geringe Geldsummen zur Hand haben, deren Verlust Sie nicht in Bedrängnis bringt.
- Bancomatbezüge am besten durch Mitreisende abschirmen und in einer Schalterkabine tätigen. Geldbezüge oder Geldwechsel nie alleine durchführen.
At Reisen in Zügen und Bussen wird bei Gelegenheit gestohlen. Bei Nachtfahrten - insbesondere im Norden - sind auch Überfälle möglich. Vorsichtige Naturen reisen am Tag oder bereiten in der Nacht eine genügend große Summe für Überfälle vor (z.B. 50000 CFA), welche dann den Räubern übergeben wird und weitere Probleme erspart.
Bei Reisen nach Douala ist zu beachten, daß Douala wesentlich gefährlicher und gewalttätiger ist, als Yaoundé.
climate
Das Klima ist tropisch feucht, aber wegen der Höhenlage nicht sehr heiß (am Tag zwischen 20 und 30 °C). Trockenzeit ist von Dezember bis März. Ansonsten gibt es immer Möglichkeiten für kurze und intensive Regenschauer (vor allem im Juli bis September).
health
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Krankheiten
Siehe die Hinweise zu Tropenkrankheiten and in Landesartikel.
Große staatliche Spitäler
Diese Kliniken bieten teure Ausrüstungen (Röntgenapparate, Echographiegeräte, Computer und gut geschultes Personal an:
- 2 Hopital General, in Ngousso. Tel.: 237 2 22 21 24 35. Modernes Spital mit Röntgen und ER-Tomographen - erbaut von der VR China. Eine Frauenklinik Hopital gyneco-obstetrique et Pediatrique de Ngousso ist 150 m weiter.
- 3 Hopital Central, R. Henri Dunant (im Quartier des Ministères). Großes Spital mit einer großen Auswahl von Spezialisten. Leider sehr schlechte Serviceeinstellung, welche lange Wartezeiten mit sich bringen kann. Die Notaufnahme sowie das Centre pasteur du Cameroun sind in der Straße ohne Namen dahinter. Das beste Labor - wenn Sie nicht wissen, was sie plagt - gehen sie dorthin. Das Institut bietet auch Tollwutimpfungen und Schlangenserum an.
- 4 Clinique de la CNPS (Hopital de la Caisse), gegenüber Quartier Fouda. Modernes und sauberes Spital.
Privatkliniken
- Centre Médical la Cathédrale, 1129 Rte de Ngousso (in der Nähe des Rondpoint de la Poste im Stadtzentrum). Tel.: 237 2 42 65 69 72. Geöffnet: Mo.-Sa. 7.30-21.00.
- 6 Centre Médico Social. Verfügt über einen guten Notfalldienst.
- Fondation Ad Lucem (Quartier Bastos). Einfach mit Notfalldienst und für kleinere medizinische Probleme geeignet (Malaria, kleinere Verletzungen).Open: Mon.-Fri. 8.00-16.00.
Veterinäre
- 7 Clinique Veterinaire La Faune Du Centre, in Elig Essono bei Fr. Dr. Françoise Ayangma.
Laboratorien
- 8 Laboratoire du Centre, beim Rondpoint de la Poste direkt neben dem Centre Culturel Français. Tel.: 237 2 22 23 04 74.
Pharmacies
In der ganzen Stadt finden Sie ein dichtes Netz von Apotheken. Eine Anzahl Apotheken ist auch am Sonntag und Nachts geöffnet. Die Namen der Dienstapotheken sind an den Türen der Apotheken aufgelistet. Erkundigen Sie sich bei Einheimischen nach dem Standort.
The 9 Pharmacie Française verkauft Gesundheitsartikel, die vor allem von Europäern nachgefragt werden und anderswo nicht zu finden sind. Dazu gehören Malaria-Prophylaxe-Mittel (Lariam etc.) oder Sonnencrème.
water
Wasser wird im ganzen Stadtgebiet von der Société Nationale des Eaux du Cameroun (SNEC) verteilt. Die Qualität des Wassers ist für mitteleuropäische Verhältnisse schlecht (Verunreinigung durch Partikel und Mikroorganismen wie z.B. Amöben, Wasser hat gelbliche Verfärbung und hat einen deutlichen Eigengeschmack). Nach etwas Gewöhnung (ca. 6 Monate) ist es auch für Trinkwasserkomsumenten aus Gebieten mit exzellenter Versorgungsqualität geniessbar. Gehobene Hausinstallationen sind mit zusätzlichen Wasser-Filtern ausgerüstet. Versorgungsunterbrüche kommen je nach Lage monatlich bis halbjährlich vor. Die Preise für einen durchschnittlichen Haushalt (5-10 Personen) belaufen sich auf etwa CFA 1500-3000 pro Monat (Stand 2008). Kleinkinder, Kranke und ältere Personen konsumieren, wenn es die finanzielle Situation es erlaubt, lokales Mineralwasser, welches in guter Qualität und Menge verfügbar ist (Preise von 200-500 CFA pro 1.5l-Flasche: Stand 2011). Touristen sollten stets Mineralwasser kaufen - es ist an jeder Straßenecke verfügbar.
In Randgebieten der Stadt werden Brunnen von 10-50 m Tiefe gegraben. Die Trinkwasserqualität ist von den lokalen Verhältnissen und insbesondere dem Vorhandensein von nahegelegenen Sickergruben abhängig. Besonders gute Brunnen ("blaue Brunnen") werden von der schweizerischen Nichtregierungsorganisation PEP (Projet Eau Potable Otele) gebaut.
An Orten, wo die Wasserqualität eine hohe Rolle spielt oder wo der Grundwasserspiegel sehr tief liegt, werden Wasserbohrungen durchgeführt. Das so geförderte Wasser ist meist von sehr guter Qualität.
Wasserentsorgung
In den 1970er und 1980er Jahren wurden zentrale Abwasserreinigungsanlagen installiert. Durch schlechte Wartung, fehlende Investitionen und Misswirtschaft wurden sie disfunktionell.
Abwasser wird in der Regel entweder direkt in die Flüsse geleitet oder in unten offenen Sickergruben entsorgt. Anstrengung zur Installation neuer Anlagen und Instandsetzung bestehender sind im Gang.
Kehrichtentsorgung
Die Kehrichtentsorgung wird durch die Firma HYSACAM sichergestellt und funktioniert für afrikanische Verhältnisse sehr gut.
Practical advice
Bankomaten / Geldautomaten
In der SGBC (Rondpoint de la Poste) und SCB (Hotel de Ville und Vis-a-vis Hilton) gibt es Geldautomaten, welche neben lokalen Karten auch Visa Electron-Karten akzeptieren. Erkundigen Sie sich vor Ort über die Bezugslimite. Sofern man einen funktioniernden Automaten findet scheit 2018 das Maximum 250000 pro Tage, dabei aber nicht mehr als eine Million pro Woche zu sein. Viele europäische Banken verlangen vor der Reise die explizite Freischaltung der Karte für Westafrika aufgrund der zahlreichen Betrugsversuche von dort.
Vermeiden Sie möglichst den Geldautomatenbesuch in den Tagen um das Monatsende resp. den Monatsanfang, da dann lange Warteschlangen (bis zu 50 m lang) zu erwarten sind.
post
Siehe auch die allgemeinen Hinweise im Landesartikel.
Für zuverlässigen internationalen Versand ins Ausland sollte 11 DHL (☎ 237 6 66 80 47 97) benutzt werden. Die meisten Kameruner versenden Pakete mit Hilfe von Reisenden ins Ausland, da die DHL-Preise prohibitiv hoch sind (DHL Zone 8 - eine Dokumentensendung nach Europa kostet ca. 50000 CFA, Stand Ende 2008).
telecommunications
Internet cafes heissen "Cybère" oder "Cyber" und erlauben auf lokalen PCs oder teilweise mit dem mitgebrachten Notebook über Kabel oder WiFi zu surfen. In den kleineren Cybers beherrscht das Personal meist nicht das Einbinden von Notebooks in das lokale Netz - WiFi fehlt meistens.
Seit Dezember 2015 gibt es 4G (LTE).
Konsulate
Es gibt ein ausgeprägtes Botschaftsviertel im Bereich Bastos bzw. Camp Sic Nlonkak, südlich des Präsidentenpalats, westlich der N1. Solche außerhalb sind hier mit * markiert.
Wer zum „Visumsammeln“ einige Zeit in der Gegend bleibt findet direkt an der Nordseite des rond-point Nlongkak das sehr einfache 13 Hotel Ideal (☎ 237 2 42 66 95 37; 10000-15000 CFA) und daneben Mittelklasse im 14 Hotel Clamantis (☎ 237 6 51 23 17 78). Etwas leiser wohnt sich im 15 Motel Bacchus & Morphee (☎ 237 6 56 26 24 02) in der ebenfalls vom Kreisverkehr abgehenden, kleinen Rue Albert Ateba Ebe.
- BRD*, Rue Charles de Gaulle (gegenüber CNPS). Tel.: 237 6 51 46 18 61, Email: [email protected]. Bereitschaftsdienst nur in Notfällen (17.00-24.00 Uhr): ☎ 237-677 700 705. Auch akkreditiert in der zentralafrikanischen Republik. „Die Vertretung unterstützt die Botschaften Malabo (Äquatorialguinea), N'Djamena (Tschad) und Libreville (Gabun) in Rechts- und Konsularangelegenheiten.”.Geöffnet: Terminabsprache erwünscht.
- Österreich ist nicht vertreten, zuständig ist man im nigerianischen Abudja (☎ 234 706 41 83 226), in Notfällen jedes andere EU-Konsulat vor Ort.
- 12 Switzerland, Rue 1811, n° 42, Quartier Bastos (Straßenecke mit hohen weißen Mauern, sschweizerkreuz an der Ecke). Tel.: 237 222 21 18 57. Auch konsularisch zuständig für Äquatorialguinea (Konsulat in Malabo und die zentralafrikanische Republik (Konsulat in Bangui).Open: Mon.-Fri. 9.00-11.00.
- Nachbarländer
- 13 Equatorial Guinea, 82 rue 1851. Tel.: 237 2 2221-0804. (Es besteht auch ein Konsulat in Ebolowa.) An der Av. de Independencia /.
- 15 Gabon, Quartier Bastos. Tel.: 237 6 91 26 83 49. (EU-Bürger, aber nicht Schweizer oder Liechtensteiner erhalten eine visa on arrival auch an den Landgrenzen.).
- 16 Rep. Kongo (Kongo-Brazzaville), 540 Bld de l'URSS. Tel.: 237 2 22 21 17 33. Geöffnet: Mi.-Fr. 8.30-12.30, 13.30-15.30, Di. nur vorm.
- 17 Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), Rue 1.975 derrière l'usine Bastos.
- Nigeria, opp. 10ème Police Station, Quartier Bastos. Open: Mon.-Fri. 8.00-16.00.
trips
- Unbedingt Mont Fébé anschauen. Es bietet bei klarem Wetter eine einmalige Aussicht auf die Stadt. Golfer können aufs Green. Das Hotel Mont Fébé bietet einen tollen Swimming Pool und am Sonntag ein grosszügiges Brunchmenu.
- 9 Parc de la Mefou ist eine Affen-Auffangstation (9.00-16.30 Uhr), etwa 55 km südlich der Stadt.
literature
- Institut National de Cartographie (Cameroun); Plan Guide de Yaounde; Yaunde 2008; 67⨉85 cm, ca. 1:25000, mit 1 Nebenkt.: Yaounde et ses environs. - Mit Namensverz.
- Mouafo, Emmanuel Désiré; Städtebaurecht und Selbstbau in Yaoundé - Hauptstadt Kameruns; Berlin 2003 (Diss. TU Berlin)
Web links
Eton - die Sprache, die in Yaoundé garantiert weiter kommst: Reisewörterbuch Eton-Englisch
