The capital, Yaound , stands on seven hills. There are several modern hotels and many markets, shops and cinemas. The Kalamaloue Reserve, in northern Cameroon, is small but offers plentiful opportunities for viewing antelope, monkey and warthog.
Cooking is predominantly French or Lebanese, though local food can be very tasty.
Avocado pears, pineapples and mangoes are frequently used ingredients. In Douala and Yaound , nightclubs and casinos can be found independently or within most good hotels.