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Things to do in Yaoundé

8 activities, venues and outings in Yaoundé, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Things to do in Yaoundé

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    Club France

    Big, clean pool and a smaller one for children. Has a tennis ground as well.

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    Club Noah

    The club of the tennis player and singer Yannick Noah. It has a beautiful mid-sized pool and 4 tennis courts (3 full size and 1 half-size) in a park-like environment.

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    Salon Promote

    Central Africa's biggest industry and artisany fair, taking place every third year. Not only big companies are here, but also small local businesses. In addition there are cultural events with concerts and central African food.

    next event 16-24 February 2019

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    20 mai

    20 May is the national day of Cameroon. In the morning there is a military parade, where also other uniformed services and civilians participate. Later in the day there are celebrations around the city.

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    Journée de la femme

    Women's Day takes place on 08 March every year. There are parades and parties around the city. Unlike other days of the year, men stay home cooking and cleaning on this day.

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    YAFE

    A yearly fair along the Boulevard du 20 mai taking place the second week in December every year.

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    Hotel Franco

    in Djoungolo, next to the DGSN (police HQ)

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    Eid al Fitr

    The Muslim community celebrates the end of Ramadan.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Yaoundé (CC BY-SA 4.0).