OpenLLM-France/wikimedia huggingface dataset:
# Nimule

Nimule is a remote place in South Sudan. You won't find traditional hotels or tourist areas. It's a small town in an out-of-the-way district. There are many refugee camps still functioning, and endless despair to match the infinite huts full of people.

## Get in

From Kampala: To get in Nimule take the bus from Kampala to Juba. Nile Coach runs a daily service from Kampala (near Gateway bus in the city centre), departing at 03:00 with an overnight stop in Yumbe, arriving in Nimule the next morning. A second option is to take a bus to Gulu and arrange further transport to Nimule from there, but because of flooding in northern Uganda the road between Gulu and Nimule is terrible.
From Juba: Take the Juba to Kampala Nile Coach or a local minibus (4-6 hours). The Juba to Nimule portion takes 3-4 hours, but is improving with the USAID reconstruction and paving of the road. When paving is complete, the bus may take 2½-3 hours.
The Nimule to Kampala portion is largely unchanged: 8 hours or more southbound and 10-12 hours northbound (because of delays at the border.)

## Get around

Bodaboda motortaxi

## See

* 3.62131.991 Nimule National Park. (updated Mar 2019)

## Drink

Uganda's beers and spirits are the tradition of the day. South Sudanese forces enjoy good refreshment from imported drinks: soft drinks like Coca Cola and Pepsi, mango fruit juice and packaged milk.

## Sleep

* Unity Lodge, 200 meters from the border. The place is OK, the manager is a bit strange, he may want to check your luggage for weapons.
* Juba Lodge, in the town center. Some like the place better than Unity lodge, friendly staff and food available.
* Horizon Guest Houst, at the main road just outside Nimule city and just before Paradise hotel. You pay 100 SSP for one room (2 persons) including breakfast. It is a clean bed with mosquito net, bathroom is fine (not too good), fans, power from around 19:00 until 01:00. The manager is friendly. Tel: +211 995092533.
* Horizon Guest View Hotel: On the Nimule-Juba road, north of downtown Nimule. Self-contained bath. Electricity and water provided from sundown to 23:00. Well kept, secure, about US$50 per night for a double bed.
Another adjacent to Horizon View: similar to Horizon View.
* 3.575632.07311 Diamonds Hotel. (updated Mar 2019)

## Go next

* Uganda
# Bo

Bo is the second city of Sierra Leone and the main city of the Southern region. Bo is one of the only cities in Sierra Leone to be untouched by the war, owing to a citizen militia which kept the rebel soldiers out for the entire 10 years.

## Get in

The road journey from Freetown takes 4 hours by an excellent paved road. The road from Kenema is also in good condition and takes about 1 hour.

## See

Though Bo is the second city of Sierra Leone, there is not a lot to see here. Most people will use it as a stopping point on the way to other places. Small scale diamond mining is present in the area and could be worth a visit.
* 7.95991-11.739641 Clock Tower. It's said to be working. Good for orientation. (updated Jul 2020)

## Eat

Being a long way from the sea, the menu is rather limited in most places. Beef, chicken or river fish can be found.
* 7.96391-11.741131 Americana Bakery and Cafe, Nr Government Hospital entrance, 4 Fenton Rd. (updated Jul 2020)

## Drink

There are numerous bars throughout the town, usually serving Star beer at reasonable prices.
* 7.9661-11.739951 Black And White Bar, ☏ +232 78720596. They have Guinness on tap, live football and a 2nd floor balcony. (updated Jul 2020)

## Sleep

Hotels in Bo are very basic compared with those in Freetown. Electricity is often only available during the night, if at all. Town center hotels can be noisy.
* 7.94443-11.758361 Dohas Hotel, 103, Bo-Kenema Highway (on the south side of town), ☏ +232 79944444. Seems to be the most reputable lodging, as of July 2020. Pool, restaurant, gym, secured perimeter, gym, free wi-fi, ac. (updated Jul 2020)
* 7.96584-11.740052 Hotel Sir Milton, 6 Kissy Town Road (north of clock tower, a few steps away from the Black and White Bar), ☏ +232 76642530. Downtown location, internet cafe, small restaurant, does not have the best reviews (broken TV, etc). (updated Jul 2020)
* 7.95732-11.731413 Sahara Hotel, ☏ +232 77536395. In a quiet part of the city. Food service.
* Countryside Hotel on the Bo-Kenema road on the south of the town. Has electricity during the night and air-conditioned rooms, swimming pool and tennis court. It has deteriorated somewhat since it opened. There is also a risk of loud music late into the night. Rooms start at Le120,000.
* Madame Woki Hotel in the center of town. Very basic, but some rooms have simple air-conditioners which work when the electricity or generator are working. This is usually not all night.
* Imperial hotel on the Bo-Kenema road on the south of the town.

## Cope

The unrelenting heat and humidity can make life very unpleasant. For anyone not used to this, an air-conditioned room to sleep in will be almost essential. BBC World Service can be heard on 94.5MHz (FM) and Western style commercial station Capital Radio on 102.3MHz.
# Foumban

Foumban is a city and the seat of the Noun Division in Northwest Highlands, Cameroon.

## Understand

Foumban was the center of the Bamoun Dynasty, a rival of the Bamileke Kingdom (the Noun River separated the two). It became very significant in that one of its rulers, Sultan Ibrahim Njoya, created a wholly new language called Shumom, along with a religious order called Bamun script. He was very academic, and inculcated Islamic ways of life in his kingdom that saw it rise as a center of arts and learning. Moreover, he worked with German colonialists and pushed to have a palace built that, along with Foumban's artwork, stands out as major draws for tourism today.

## See

* 5.720110.8621 Palais des Sultans Bamoun (it is off N6 road a little once in Foumban), ☏ +237 690833710. This is a highly unique medieval chateau type of palace created through Sultan Ibrahim Njoya's cooperation with German colonialists circa 1917. In this structure, you can find the Sultan's Museum, which is further accentuated by a museum down the way called the Musée des Arts et des Traditions Bamoun. It may also be known as Musee De Foumban, and is really quite incredible in that it takes on the appearance of a double-headed snake with spider perched on top. Really quite a feast for the eyes. Between these two venues, many aspects of Bamoun culture and chiefdom are displayed, from masks to weaponry to thrones. (updated Jul 2020)

## Buy

Supposedly just south of the palace is the Rue des Artisans, which is quite a draw for authentic artwork from baskets to sculpture to weaving and is considered to be one of the best places in Central Africa to buy wood carvings.

## Eat

There are a lot of eateries to choose from in the vicinity of the main attractions. One such place is the Cafe Royal Plus.

## Sleep

* 5.732210.89481 Hotel Pekassa De Karche (just a couple hundred steps from the palace). Maybe a little basic with hot water questionability, but hey you're just a skip away from the palace and museum. Has a restaurant and artwork/handicrafts in the foyer. (updated Jul 2020)
# Dschang

Dschang is a sizable community located in the West Region of Cameroon (but for purposes here on Wikivoyage allocated to the Northwest Highlands). The somewhat odd spelling goes back to the German colonizers of the 19th century.

## Understand

Dschang has struggled not to be in the shadow of Bafoussam over the years, as the latter is where the national government chose to direct most revenue and attention for the seat of the West Region. However, Dschang has a pleasant climate and setting due to its altitude at 4520ft. Moreover, it is the home of the University of Dschang and has tourist appeal, including with its museum on Cameroonian civilization.

## See

* 5.4501210.065421 Civilizations Museum, Dschang, Cameroon, ☏ +237 233451853. The museum presents the history of Cameroon as well as the different peoples of the country. Very complete, its visit can therefore be quite long. The exterior seated adjacent to a lake is really quite striking in itself. 2,000 FCFA for national adults, 3,000 FCFA for internationals, 1,000 FCFA for taking photos, 15,000 FCFA for filming on video. (updated Jul 2020)

## Buy

* 5.444310.05541 Boutique orange VIP de Dschang (C3V4+P52, Dschang, Cameroon). (updated Feb 2023)

## Eat

Lots of eateries around. Le Delireum Fast Food, Cafe Baba, Jardin des Princes are three located downtown. If next to the museum, there is the Restaurant Fosso.

## Sleep

* 5.445510.05391 Hôtel Emeraud (C3W3+5GQ Dschang, Cameroon). (updated Feb 2023)
* 5.4514910.062522 Malte Hotel, Quartier Administratif, Dschang, Cameroon. On a hill with a view not far from the museum, this seems to be the highest rated lodging in town. People comment on the sunset watching. It supposedly also has a restaurant, gym, and wifi, although the latter and hot water may not always be constant. ~$45. (updated Jul 2020)
* 5.4439910.055083 Mbouoh Star Palace, Dschang, Cameroon, ☏ +237 690086180. This is a popular multi-story hotel on the main drag through town with a restaurant and pool. People said it was comfortable in reviews, although wifi also was an issue at times. Right beside the Marche (market). ~$45. (updated Jul 2020)
* 5.4422510.05794 Teclaire Palace Hotel (Downtown, in front of the 2nd arrondissement police station), ☏ +491733237222, teclairepalacehotel@yahoo.fr. Good hotel located in the city center. It has a generator (ok) and a water tank, practical knowing that the city is often the object of cuts. Might be a bit more basic than the other two and kind of grubby street location. ~ €19.05. (updated Jul 2020)
There are others, too, like Hotel La Voie Lactee.
# Kumba

Kumba is a town in Coastal Cameroon. It is the main commercial town in the English-speaking part of Cameroon. It has two main markets: Kumba Market and Fiango Market.

## Get in

* Buea road motor park Barombi Kang,
* Fiango motor park at (Three Corners),
* Mbonge road motor parks at (Mile One)
* Railway Station at (Three Corners).

## Get around

You can get around town for a cost of FCFA100 being the lowest and FCFA700 being the highest that's from the motor park to town during the day when roads are good.
Getting around town will require you on a bike or in a taxi.

## See

* 4.665729.40231 Lake Barombi, its close to the SDO'S Office in a village called Barombi Mbo. Lake Barombi got its name from a nearby village called Barombi Mbo and its a creater lake. (updated Dec 2022)

## Buy

* 4.634189.436371 Kumba main market, its close to Ecobank or the Commercial avenue. 06:00-18:00. It's the main market in town where we have varieties of food produce and housewood equipment. (updated Dec 2022)
* 4.635629.43692 Ngasa supermarket, Ngasa supermarket is beside the Kumba Main Market. (updated Dec 2022)
* 4.640719.453833 Fiango Market, JFR3+3F5, Kumba (its found in Fiango). 6AM-6PM. A market where food items and household items other things are sold. (updated Jan 2023)

## Eat

* 4.635059.435451 City Grill, Jet Lab Juonction Buea Road (Beside the road), ☏ +237 651267351. Tu 10:00-01:00, Su 11:30-00:00. Food from FCFA2500, drinks from FCFA1000. (updated Dec 2022)
* 4.642079.50972 Doreen's Catering Service, Alaska Street (beside Effiom's gym), ☏ +237 653770842. (updated Dec 2022)
* 4.636119.44163 Arahmeals, Buea road, Bisec junction (Ejed Clinic building beside Fouko), ☏ +237 679880705. (updated Dec 2022)

## Drink

* 4.635619.441681 Banga School, Avant Bicec. 24/7. Snack bar with a restaurant. From FCFA1000. (updated Dec 2022)

## Sleep

* 4.633759.450191 Elongo Gardens Hotel, Alaska Street, ☏ +237 618785969. (updated Dec 2022)
* 4.635929.436772 Hôtel Marcklords, beside the Kumba Main Market. (updated Dec 2022)

## Connect

* 4.636249.434471 Kumba City Council, beside kuma main market. Administrative municipale. (updated Dec 2022)
# M'banza-Kongo

M'banza-Kongo is a city of 175,000 in Northern Angola, near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

## Get in

The shorter way to get into M'banza-Kongo from DRC is via Lufu/Luvo land port. However as of 2023 November travelers have reported corrupt Angolese border police gives travelers trouble by demanding bribe and denying entry otherwise.
So consider using Matadi -> Noqui border point -> Mepala route as an alternative when getting into Angola.

## See

The city and its cultural landscape of both precolonial and colonial has been designated a World Heritage Site. While many buildings were ruined in the Angolan Civil War, some historic sights remain.
* -6.26461114.2457061 Ruins of Cathedral of the Holy Saviour of Congo. Oldest church in sub-Saharan Africa outside of Ethiopia, built in 1549. The present-day church, called São Salvador, known locally as nkulumbimbi, is said to have been built by angels overnight. It was elevated to the status of cathedral in 1596. Pope John Paul II visited the site during his tour of Angola in 1992. (updated Jan 2021)
* Memorial to the mother of King Afonso I of Kongo near the airport. It commemorates a popular legend that began in the 1680s that the king had buried his mother alive because she was not willing to give up an "idol" which she wore around her neck.
* The Jalankuwo, the Manikongo's judgement tree, can still be found in the downtown area of the city, along with sunguilu, a rectangular ground level structure where local tradition says the king's body was washed before burial, both on the grounds of the royal palace and present day Royal Museum.
* The Royal Museum, rebuilt as a modern structure, houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the old Kingdom, even though many were lost from the older building during the Civil War of 1976–2002.

## Sleep

* -6.248714.22321 iu Hotel M'banza Congo, Rua 11 de Novembro, Bairro Nfuma, M'banza-Kongo, Angola, ☏ +244 929102274. Seems to have about the best ratings of any in the area. Restaurant and clean appearance. (updated Jul 2020)
# Bosaso

Bosaso is the economic capital of Puntland, northern Somalia.

## Understand

This city of Bosaso is the largest and fastest growing in northeastern part of Somalia, Puntland, and one of the largest in Somalia. It has served as a refueling station for maritime transport between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf ports, and has also become an important commercial point of entry.

## Get in

Bender Qassim International Airport is the country's third-most busy airport. Most flights are international, from Dubai to Bosaso. International flights are also available from Aden and Nairobi several times a week.
Reaching Bosaso by land is somewhat complicated, mainly due to the porous security situation. The road leading from Puntland capital Garoowe has been paved but other roads are in bad condition or non-existent.

## Get around

There is a bus service in Bosaso, Garowe, Qardho and Galkacyo. There are also services between the major towns and adjacent villages operated by different types of vehicles such as 4 wheel drives and light goods vehicles (LGV).
To travel outside of major cities, the central government requires foreigners to take an armed guard with them.

## See

You can also go to Biyo Kulule which is a place you can visit and swim with natural hot water. Gaaca which is brook with ever flowing water streams is available option. Laag, Karin and Yalho will also be in the list. Rays garden is within the city and provides Somali and Arab dishes and some friendly atmosphere. Bacaad, Mareero and Gaaca are tourist attractions as well, you need to prepare some safari journey to roam these hills and places.

## Do

Swim, shop or walk around.

## Buy

You can buy almost everything you want: clothes, groceries, etc.
* Jubba Super Market, Near Jubba Hotel.
* Macruf Supermarket, Near Panaroma Hotel.

## Eat

Rice with fish, rice with chicken, rice with fresh meat goat or camel, pasta with all kinds, Somali food etc.

## Drink

* Somali tea, a sweetened, spiced milk tea
* Somali coffee
* Fresh juice such as lemon, watermelon, banana or mango.

## Sleep

* 11.2867349.175491 Gacayte Hotel, ☏ +252 90 6798135, info@gaaytepeak.com. This beachfront hotel opened in 1966, and was the most prestigious in northern Somalia until the civil war. Reopened in 2014, Gacayte Hotel is the most high-end option in the area. (updated Jun 2019)
* 11.2697849.1772 International Village Hotel. Well-guarded hotel in the south of town offering 3-star accommodation. (updated May 2016)
* Jubba Hotel, Airport Road (Follow the Airport road). It's on the long road to and from the Bosaso Airport. €20.

## Connect

* Tropical Hotel, on the long road to and from the airport (follow the airport road), ☏ +252 90153163. 6am-11am. (updated Mar 2018)

## Go next

* Garowe
* Galkacyo
# Ihosy

Ihosy is a town of 283,000 people (2015) on the Ihosy River in Toliara Province of Madagascar.

## Understand

There's not much reason to stop in Ihosy, except that it's last place to find a bank if traveling south to Isalo National Park. The Bank of Africa branch only accepts Visa.

## Get in

It is crossed by the Route nationale 7 from the capital Antananarivo (600 km), Fianarantsoa (191 km) to Toliara (325 km) and startpoint of the Route nationale 13 to Tolagnaro and Route nationale 27 to Farafangana (271 km).
It has a regional airport: Ihosy Airport.

## Do

* -22.435145.28841 The Isalo National Park (near Ihosy and Ranohira), ☏ +261 320940236. It is a sandstone landscape that has been dissected by wind and water erosion into rocky outcrops, plateaus, extensive plains and up to 200 m deep canyons. A local guide is required for visitors entering the park, and guides and porters can be hired in Ranohira. Treks in the park can last from several hours to a week or longer. The park includes several natural swimming pools which are popular among tourists, and are excellent sites to see the Benson's Rock Thrush. The main threat to this park comes from illegal wildfires set in the park. The wildfires limit the extent of forest and maximize grasslands used by cattle. Adult 60,000 AR, child 25,000 Ar. (updated Jul 2021)
* The caves of Andranomilitry (10 km from the city in direction of Toliara).
# Wenchi

Wenchi is a town in the Bono Region in the middle-belt of Ghana. Wenchi had a population of about 39,000 people in 2013.

## Understand

Wenchi is the capital of the Wenchi Municipal district.

## Get in

Wenchi is approximately 30 km north of Techiman on the main Techiman-Upper East road, and about 50 km east of the Côte d'Ivoire border.
Wenchi is connected by road to the towns of Techiman and Sunyani, and to Sunyani Airport.

## Do

* Apoo Festival. A festival celebrated annually in Techiman and Wenchi, lasting a week in March and April. The festival is meant to ritually purify the people of social evils, as well as uniting people and families, and includes a variety of other traditional cultural activities. (updated Dec 2022)
* 7.736517-2.09591 XYZ Gym, ☏ +233 246497753. Burn your calories here and stay healthy. (updated Jan 2023)

## Sleep

* 7.728821-2.1025411 Tohaba Hotel. Swimming pool, restaurant, bar, air conditioning. (updated Dec 2022)
* 7.729331-2.1087212 Viglosam Lodge, ☏ +233 20 806 2230. 80 rooms including suites and standard rooms, swimming pool, garden and 24-hour security, restaurant, and bar. (updated Dec 2022)
# San-Pédro (Côte d'Ivoire)

San-Pédro is a city of 260,000 in Southwestern Forests region of Côte d'Ivoire and the nation's second largest port.

## Get in

There are two major roads leading to San Pedro from Abidjan. The more direct one is the coastal road, going through Sassandra. This road is in a bad state and often closes altogether during the rains. Public transport takes about 10 hours during the dry season. Sassandra et San Pedro is the worst section and takes about 3 hours. The quickest route passes through Gagnoa and Soubré and takes about 8 hours.

## Get around

Shared taxis go between the city centre and the seaside maquis area for 200 CFA per passenger. Foreigners will be told the price is 1000 but tell the driver that you know the local rate is 200.

## See

The beach is nothing special.

## Buy

All the major banks have ATMs and are located on Rue de la République in the city centre.

## Drink

Cold local beers XOF 500.

## Sleep

* 4.728813-6.6317631 Hotel Les Jardins d'Ivoire (Southwest of the city, along Boulevard Houphouët-Boigny), ☏ +225 0748296151. Close to the beach bar, restaurant and pool. (updated Jul 2024)
* 4.749197-6.632292 Hôtel Idéal (City Centre). Cheap and clean rooms. Rooms from 5000 FCFA. (updated Jan 2019)
* 4.74424-6.632393 Hotel Atlantique. Wifi, A/C, little else. Discounts for multiple night stays. XOF 15,000. (updated Mar 2020)

## Go next

* Sassandra
* Taï National Park
# Banana Islands

The Banana Islands are a prime tourist destination in Sierra Leone. The proximity to Freetown (40km) and the idyllic environment of a pristine tropical island make Banana Island a popular choice for daytrips and overnight excursions. The island has rich history as the first European settlement in the region and locals are proud to show visitors the various sites. There are two fishing communities on the Island, Dublin and Ricketts.

## Get in

Take a local boat from Kent or hire a speed boat from Freetown.

## Get around

On foot or by boat - no vehicles on islands.

## See

Take an historical walking tour: two churches, cemetery, school, fort, slaver's house, fishing harbour

## Do

Banana Island Sierra Leone offers sport fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, guided forest walks, historical and cultural tours and ultimate relaxation. Banana Divers offers quality game fishing and reliable scuba diving in some of the best spots in west Africa.
* Banana Island Sierra Leone, Banana Island Sierra Leone. Banana Island Sierra Leone offers a wide range of activities. Suba diving, sport fishing, snorkeling and more in one of Sierra Leone's most exciting tourist attraction

## Sleep

Accommodation can be found only at Dublin at Daltons Banana Guest House +232 76278120, or the Banana Island Chalets +232 76 989 906.
# Franeker

Franeker (or Frjentsjer in the Frisian language) is a city in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. It is most notable for its Eise Eisenga Planetarium, the oldest still in operation, and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2023.

## Understand

The history of Franeker goes back to early medieval times. The old centre is still surrounded by a canal, but most of the associated defensive structures have been demolished in the 19th century.

## Get in

Franeker lies about 20 km to the west of Friesland's capital, Leeuwarden.

### By car

From Leeuwarden, take the A31.

### By train

A direct train service connects Franeker with Leeuwarden and Harlingen.

## See

* 53.1872225.5436111 Eise Eisenga Planetarium, Eise Eisingastraat 3, ☏ +31 517 393 070, info@eisinga-planetarium.nl. Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00, Su 11:00-17:00; Apr-Oct also M 11:00-17:00. The world's oldest still operational planetarium, from the late 18th century. It's also a cultural world heritage site. €6 for adults, €5 for children.
* 53.1865235.5422622 Martena Museum, ☏ +31 517392192. Tu-Su11:00–17:00, closed M. Playing the role of the town museum, it houses historical exhibits, including one on Franeker university. €6, museumkaart accepted. (updated Nov 2023)
* Korendragerhuisje. 10:00-21:00. Very small museum in a very small house from 1634 about grain harvesting, but worth a short free visit. Free entrance.
* PC Franeker. A prestigious ball game event with a tradition that goes back to 1853. Held every year on the fifth Wednesday after June 30th, e.g., on July 31, 2024.

## Eat

* 53.1869275.5432641 Snacks en Broodjeshuis Feenstra, Voorstraat 4, ☏ +31 517392828. 11:30–20:30, closed Tu. A variety of foods, from cheap and tasty burgers to a proper plate of typical Dutch fare. €5–13. (updated Nov 2023)

## Sleep

* Tulip Inn, 78 Hertog Van Saxenlaan, ☏ +31 517-398000, fax: +31 517-393111, info@tulipinnfraneker.nl. €94.

## Go next

* Leeuwarden