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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Museum

Spend your late afternoon exploring the National Museum before catching the sunset from a nearby garden.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:35

    Le moulin de France

    Grab a slice of cake or a coffee at Le moulin de France. It is open late, so you can enjoy a quiet bite before the crowds arrive for the evening view.

  2. 17:50

    National Museum

    Walk to the National Museum. Spend the next half hour exploring the exhibitions of traditional art, clothing, and the independence period inside the former presidential palace.

  3. 18:20

    Bois Saint-Anastasie

    Head to Bois Saint-Anastasie to watch the sun set. The park is just north of the governmental quarters and offers a nice view of the golden light fading over the city.

  4. 18:50

    Boukarou Lounge

    End your evening at Boukarou Lounge. It is open 24/7, making it a perfect spot to relax after the sunset.

Local tip

The park at Bois Saint-Anastasie can be dirty, so keep an eye on your belongings and maybe bring a tissue for your seat.

Check before you go

  • Le moulin de France is open from 06:00 to 23:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Yaoundé (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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