No special equipment is required, but permits and guides are compulsory. The climb to the summit takes approximately three and a half days, and huts are available en route for accommodation. May. For those favouring really strenuous exercise, an international marathon is held annually at the mountain. The Mandara Mountains west of Maroua are a good area for trekking . A permit is not required, but it is advisable to take a guide.
Fishing is good in many rivers and coastal areas.
Swimming in the sea and swimming pools of luxury hotels, which generally also have tennis courts, is available. A golf course is available to hotel residents in Yaound . Football is a very popular spectator sport.