Top 6 African Countries You Can Travel to by Road from Cameroon

Travelling by road is one major means preferred by tourists and migrants, as it gives an amazing experience of a lifetime. The majority of people who travel by vehicle to cross borders frequently have no other choice; it is their only option.

Here are 6 African countries you can travel to by road from Cameroon.

1). Nigeria

Nigeria is located in Western Africa and shares borders with Benin, Niger, Chad, Cameroon, and Togo. Its capital city is Abuja.

Nigeria is the only African country that shares the longest border line with Cameroon with a borderline of 1,975 km (1,227 mi) in length.

On average travel from Cameroon to Nigeria by road takes an average of 16hrs: 37minutes. This can cost about $100-$150.

To travel from Cameroon to Nigeria, you can pass from Manyu Division precisely through Ekok-Mamfe Road and then enter Nigeria. When you arrive Ekok (The last village from Cameroon) you can simply cross to Ekom (the first town in Nigeria).

Other villages you can travel from Cameroon to Nigeria in the far north region include: Bodo, Limani, Mogode,  

2). Chad

Chad is located in Central Africa, sharing borders with Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Sudan, and Libya. Its capital city is N'Djamena.

Chad is another African country to travel to by Road from Cameroon. Chad and Cameroon share a borderline of approximately 1,116 km (693 mi) in length.

All settlement in Cameroon that leads to Chad includes Massaki, Fadjawa, Goulfey Gaa, Kalawa, Goulfey, Cheloba, Maltam, Kousséri, Dom, Ardaf, Golongini, Guereme, Kong Kong, Makere, Mombore and Touboro.

However, the easiest way to travel from Cameroon to Chad by road is to take a bus from Yaoundé (the Capital city of Cameroon) to N’djamena City in Chad for $100.

3). Gabon

Gabon is located in Central Africa; it shares borders with the Central African Republic, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and the Atlantic Ocean, and its capital city is Libreville.

Gabon is another West-Central African country, sharing a border with Cameroon. Cameroon and Gabon share a 908 km (564 miles) borderline. This distance can take between 9-10 hours.

4). Congo

Congo is located in Central Africa sharing borders with the Central African Republic, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Burundi, and South Sudan. Its capital city is Kinshasa.

One can also travel to and by road from Cameroon to the Republic of Congo. DRC share a border length of 487 km (303 mi) with Cameroon.

This border line is often a busy transit for many migrants from Ghana, Cameroon and Nigeria.

5). Central African Republic

The central African Republic is located in Central Africa and shares borders with Cameroon, Chad, Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Central African Republic River. Its capital city is Bangui.

It takes an estimated 22 hours drive to travel from Cameroon to the Central African Republic.

6) Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea is located in Central Africa. It shares borders with Gabon, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and the Atlantic Ocean and its capital city is Malabo.

Another African country for travellers and migrants wishing to travel by road from Cameroon is Equatorial Guinea. This small oil-rich nation has witnessed a lot of cross-border movement by road from Cameroon. This massive inflow of migrants resulted in a dispute between Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. However, the disputes were resolved in 2019.

One way travellers and migrants can move by road from Cameroon to Equatorial Guinea are by passing through the city of Limbe in the Fako Division of Cameroon. It takes approximately 1 hour and 47minutes to get from Limbe to Equatorial Guinea.

Final Remarks

Importantly, road travel is still the most thrilling and affordable option. It allows the traveller to explore sights, engage with others, or take pictures while on the road. With little planning or expense, a traveller can cancel or depart using this mode of transportation. No extensive planning or reservations in advance.

The drawback of travelling by road is that it might be quite risky. vehicles breaking down in a remote or lonely location. Along the journey, kidnappers and arm robbers are assaulted.

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