The Slave Trade Route In Cameroon Cameroon slave trade served as a very important supply zone for the export of African slaves to the New World after the Portuguese exploration on the Cameroon coast. Cameroonian slaves were mostly sold to the Fernando Po collection center. The island of Fernando Po was one of the main collection points for slaves taken along the Bight of Benin. The Douala of Cameroon was the predominant slave-trading middlemen in these transactions. The majority of slaves traded from the Cameroon coast came from inland invasions as well as from the neighboring Batagan, Bassa, and Bulu. Four groups Tikari, Douala-Bimbia, Banyangi and Bakossi, Bamileke accounted for 62 percent of the people carried out of the River and from Bimbia in these years

1. 8DAYS DISCOVER THE SLAVE ROUTE IN
CAMEROON
 Number of days/nights: 8days/7nights
 Destinations: Douala Littoral – south West – West Region – North West.
 Accommodation: Hotels Lodges.
 Tour type: Single, Family, Groups.
 Validity Dates: Unlimited.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Douala Castle of King Akwa Ndika P.), The Pagoda of King Manga Bell; The
Portuguese Navigator Anchor in the Estury, Wouri (River of Prawns),
Limbe Slaves route in Cameroon, Bimbia in Limbe, visit the Old German Wharf,
chains used on slaves and abandoned Ship, Alfred Saker Camp, The British
Canon,
Bafoussam Meet The Bamileke Chiefs and Kings (major suppliers of Slaves)
Bamenda Visit Bamenda grasslands, Chiefs and Fons Palaces, Participate in Cultural
and Traditional Dances.
Cameroon slave trade served as a very important supply zone for the export of African
slaves to the New World after the Portuguese exploration on the Cameroon coast.
Cameroonian slaves were mostly sold to the Fernando Po collection center. The island
of Fernando Po was one of the main collection points for slaves taken along the Bight of
Benin. The Douala of Cameroon was the predominant slave-trading middlemen in these
transactions. The majority of slaves traded from the Cameroon coast came from inland
invasions as well as from the neighboring Batagan, Bassa, and Bulu.
Four groups Tikari, Douala-Bimbia, Banyangi and Bakossi, Bamileke accounted for 62
percent of the people carried out of the River and from Bimbia in these years.
B sadi – bijou bloc 4 Douala – Cameroon. Tel: (237) 33 47 70 00,
Fax: (237) 33 15 67 05, Cell :( 237) 70 49 76 63
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2. DETAILED ITINERARY PROGRAMME:
Day 1:Douala
Arrival at the Douala International airport, reception and transfer to hotel. Brief description of
Cameroon, by the Global Bush tour guide. Dinner and night at the Hotel.
Day 2: Douala
Breakfast, Visit of the various sites in Douala (castle of King Akwa NdikaP), The Pagoda of King
Manga Bell; The Portuguese navigator anchor in the estury Wouri which was one boarding stations for
slaves in Douala was baptized Rio Dos Camaroes (River of Prawns). A brief meeting with the kings of
Douala (Bell and Akwa ), who signed the first contract with the British government to prohibit slave
trade. Return to the hotel for dinner and night.
Day 3 - 4: Douala- Limbe
Breakfast, departure for the Slaves route in Cameroon, situated 8.5km from Douala. Visit to Bimbia in
Limbe the site of an old slave trading port where you can learn about the colonial times, where slaves
were assembled for exportation to Europe and America during the slave trading period. There are
some historical attractions still present in Bimbia today. They include; Old German Wharf where ships
anchored for the embarkation of slaves, chains used on slaves and abandoned Ship, the Alfred Saker
Camp (where Alfred Saker first landed in Cameroon, A monument has been constructed to
commemorate his arrival); the British Canon (an instrument used to abolish slave trade); foundation
of the first printing press built by Joseph Merrick (English missionary); Nichol Island (site that
harbored slaves prior to their journey to the new world) etc. return to the hotel, dinner, leisure and
night in hotel.
Four groups Tikari, Douala-Bimbia, Banyangi and Bakossi, Bamileke accounted for 62 percent of the
people carried out of the River and from Bimbia in these years.
B sadi – bijou bloc 4 Douala – Cameroon. Tel: (237) 33 47 70 00,
Fax: (237) 33 15 67 05, Cell :( 237) 70 49 76 63
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3. Day 5 – 6: Limbe - Bafoussam
After Breakfast, Departure to the west region via Limbe, upon arrival, meet the bamileke Chiefs and
Kings who were the major suppliers of Slaves that left the coasts of Cameroon during the Atlantic
slave trade. Most of the slaves came from the western highlands and the sloping coastal plain running
west from the Wouri estuary. Leisure activities in the evening, dinner and night in Bafoussam.
Day 7 -8 Bafoussam- Bamenda –Bali
Breakfast, departure to Bamenda, upon arrival visit to the Bamenda grasslands which was a major
source area for slaves; where the Bakwery (indigenous ethnic group in Cameroon) played a
predominant role in capturing and selling slaves. Most Slaves from this area were exported via the
Cross River to Calabar. Beautiful sunset view, leisure activities in the evening, dinner and night in
hotel.
Day 8: Bamenda – Douala
Breakfast, departure to Douala, arrival and lunch. Departure to the airport early in the afternoon.
Departure formalities. Farewell greetings. Take off. End of the visit.
END OF OUR SERVICES, WISHING YOU AN EXCELLENT SAFARI!!
THIS OFFER INCLUDES:
 Transfer from the airport to lodging establishments and vice-versa;
 Catering services (three meals/day);
 Lodging in three and four-star indicated hotels (local standards) or equivalent;
 Land transport (road)
 Services of a main guide and local tourist guides;
 Services of a driver;
 Entry fees (into sites);
 Toll gates;
 Visit and activities planned.
B sadi – bijou bloc 4 Douala – Cameroon. Tel: (237) 33 47 70 00,
Fax: (237) 33 15 67 05, Cell :( 237) 70 49 76 63
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4. THIS OFFER DOES NOT INCLUDE:
 Passports, visas, vaccines charges and fees related to other formalities;
 Insurance, repatriation fees and luggage charges (strongly advised!)
 Drinks, personal expenditures, individual meals, tips, excursions and optional visits;
 Airport taxes;
 Taxes on cameras in sites visited;
 Additional Single;
 Extras;
 Tips to guides or drivers.
 Tips & personal expenses such as telephone calls etc.
 Excursions not detailed in above program.
 Any item not mentioned in the above itinerary.
Prices range from:
No of Persons in a
Safari 1pax
Cost Per Person in a
Safari 3449 USD
These prices are liable to changes.
B sadi – bijou bloc 4 Douala – Cameroon. Tel: (237) 33 47 70 00,
Fax: (237) 33 15 67 05, Cell :( 237) 70 49 76 63
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