Ben West Book order (chronological)

'What's sort of funny when something horrific happens is that nothing happens to the rest of the world. The cars still drive, the planes still fly...everything just continues. And that's probably the best gift we have. Because, for the most part, there's no right or wrong way to do things - life becomes whatever you make it'

This guide explores the geographical diversities of Lake Chad in the north, Mount Cameroon in the west, and the dense rainforests of the south. Details of getting around the country by bush-taxi, rail, car or on foot, together with accommodations from camping to mud-hut 'royal palaces', are balanced by a wealth of background information on history, geography, culture, and the environment. Cameroon offers excellent possibilities for hiking and encounters with big mammals, including large herds of elephant. Planning and preparation details for overland crossing into Cameroon from adjacent countries are provided to make this the complete guide for travelers.

A Bradt first as the only English-language country guide to this little-known, but fascinating, West African nation. The book explores geographical diversities of Lake Chad in the north, Mount Cameroon in the west, and the dense rainforests of the south. Details of getting around this country by bush-taxi, rail, car, or on foot, together with accommodations from camping to mud-hut "royal palaces," are balanced by a wealth of background information on history, geography, culture, and the environment. Cameroon offers excellent possibilities for hiking and encounters with big mammals, including large herds of elephant. Planning and preparation for overland crossing into Cameroon from adjacent countries are provided to make this the complete guide for travelers.This guide · Natural history and wildlife in depth· All levels of available accommodations, eating out and local transport· Full coverage of Cameroon's cultural diversity· Comprehensive information on what to see and where to go· Language, including getting by in "Cameroon" French

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