Local Area

Door to the Cameroon business hub: Douala is the economic capital of the region, its harbour supplies the interland of central Africa and reflect its many historical and cultural influences. From its discovery by the Portuguese to the German, British and French who shaped its modern history.

Douala is located close to Mount Cameroon (second highest peak in Africa) with its volcanic black sand beaches. Further South one can find the beautiful Kribi resort with white sand beaches and the Lobé waterfalls.

Shopping hours are generally 7:30am - 6pm Monday to Friday; Saturday 7:30am - 3pm, Administrative offices are open Monday to Friday 8:00am to 3:00 pm.

Time Zone: EST +6 / GMT+1
Currency: XAF (fixed parity to the EURO 1€ = 655,957 XAF)
Electric Current: 220 Volts
Language: French / English.