Aside from some restaurants and a disco, there's little to do in town, but there are some inviting fishing villages nearby with excellent fresh seafood. If you make it during the dry periods of mid-October to November or March to May you'll miss the rain and the crowds of expats from Douala. Neither place has amenities, but they're great for lying back and enjoying some grilled fish and palm wine with the locals. Kribi is about two hours south of Douala by bush taxi. The park hosts an amazing variety of primates, birds, trees and other plants, including dozens of recently discovered species of fauna and flora.
Butterflies flit in the slanting shafts of light and monkeys scurry in the branches above.
It's accessible by bush taxi. You'll see the entire gamut of people from this region, most dressed to the nines, including Islamic plains people and Kirdi animists. We encourage you to verify any critical information with the relevant authorities before you travel. This includes information on visa requirements, health and safety, customs, and transportation.