Soul of Africa | Journey Across Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea
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Across the West and East, rich and poor, bold urban life and lush forest wilderness, chimpanzees, waterfalls, and indigenous peoples, the equatorial line in Africa draws an interesting border not only across climate zones but also the history, culture and fate of its inhabitants.
This time, we invite you to discover some of the least travelled destinations, known for the greatest contrasts on the planet. Very rich in content, these three countries together will give you insight into the past, present, and future of the continent and their people, living often some of the toughest lives on the planet.
Let’s go!
Cameroon
The cities of Cameroon are a blend of many African cultures, as well as having both a strong French and British influence, being at the melting pot of Central Africa. The diversity of this country, both people and geology of active volcanoes, white-sandy beaches, lush rainforests and peculiar rock formations, makes for stunning scenery and unique culture in the Soul of Africa!
Chimpanzees live here in groups on two separate islands along the Sanage River, which can only be accessed by boat. You will have the opportunity to interact with these wonderful and protected mammals, so close to us genetically you’ll feel like you’re visiting family! Native to the forests and savannas of Africa and covered in coarse black hair but with bare face, fingers and toes, the similarities to our own species are remarkable.
Bakola pygmies split their time between village and forest, continuing to face struggle with persecution in the city and loss of territory in the forest. Both women and men hunt every day using traditional nets and spears, with the main food source being the blue duiker, a forest antelope. We will have most unique opportunity to meet these amazing people and witness their way of life...
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea has a fascinating hand-changing colonial history, having been under Portuguese rule for 300 years before becoming a Spanish possession in 1778. The islands of Bioko and Annobon were initially colonized by the Portuguese, who established plantations and introduced Angolan inhabitants. After a period of British influence, Spain solidified control over the islands but faced resistance from the local Bubi and Fang populations, who opposed forced labor on plantations. The struggle for independence gained momentum during World War II, culminating in the declaration of independence in 1968, following a series of reforms and increased attention from Spain.
Today it is a perfect place to relax, away from the crowds of tourists. This lesser-known country, located in the heart of West Africa, offers pristine beaches, dense rainforests, and unique nature. Simply perfect destination for those seeking to escape the ordinary and immerse themselves in a completely new world.
Let’s go!
Day 1 // Cameroon :: Duala
Day 2 // Cameroon :: Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Day 3 // Cameroon :: Waterfall and ocean
Day 4 // Equatorial Guinea :: Malabo
Day 5 // EG :: Bioko East Coast
Day 6 // EG :: Bioko East Coast
Day 7 // Departure
DAY 1 // CAMEROON :: LIMBE
Arrival in Douala, immigration formalities, drop bags and drive straight to coastal Limbe. First stop: Down Beach fish market – smoke, colour, and fish so fresh they’re still arguing. Then the peaceful Limbe Botanic Gardens and the Wildlife Centre where rescued chimps and gorillas steal your heart. Late afternoon you’re barefoot on volcanic black sand watching the sun drop into the Atlantic.
Day 2 // CAMEROON :: CHIMPS OF PONGO SONGO
Early breakfast and start the journey by road and river to the island sanctuary of Pongo Songo on the Sanaga River. From the water we watch and hand-feed chimpanzees who know exactly how cute they are. Motor downstream, hop back in the van, lunch in Edea, then continue south to Kribi. Check into our beachside hotel and walk the white sand as the sky turns fifty shades of orange.
DAY 3 // CAMEROON :: LOBE FALLS
Morning boat trip to the rare and spectacular Lobe Falls, waterfalls that tumble straight into the Atlantic Ocean. Swim, take photos, eat grilled lobster and prawns on the beach, then begin the leisurely 4-hour drive back to Douala. Quick city spin past the flower-shaped Post Office, King Bell’s Palace, and the new liberty statue before settling in.
DAY 4 // CAMEROON to EQG :: MALABO
We’ll spend the morning at local market last-minute Cameroonian crafts shopping before catching a flight to Malabo.
Short hop over the Gulf of Guinea to Bioko Island. Land in Malabo, the capital built on volcanic slopes. Quick city tour: colourful Spanish colonial buildings, the huge St Elizabeth’s Cathedral. Continue to Finca Sampaka, a 1,000-hectare cocoa and coffee plantation that still feels like stepping into 1906 and a highly popular Spanish film.
After dinner, we’ll hit the road heading south through the interior of the island, to our secluded destination at shores of the open ocean.
DAY 5 // EQG :: LAKE MOKA
Early jungle trail with a machete-wielding guide cutting tall grass ahead. Two hours of steady climbing brings you to the rim of volcanic Lake Moka, emerald water inside a perfect crater, mist rising like steam from a giant’s cup. Photos, selfies, then an easy one-hour descent to the village for cold beer with locals and high-fives. Afternoon exploring hidden colonial villages and a dip in the Atlantic.
DAY 6 // EQG :: URECA
Early departure for the full-day journey to Ureca, the southernmost tip of Bioko Island. Upon arrival, the village chief performs a traditional blessing ceremony, a centuries-old ritual to ensure safe passage and keep unfavourable spirits at bay. Only then do we descend to one of Equatorial Guinea’s most secluded treasures: a dramatic black-sand beach framed by jungle-clad cliffs and several freshwater waterfalls that cascade directly into the Atlantic. Spend the day swimming in crystal-clear natural pools, body-surfing the warm ocean waves, walk along the beach to discover even more falls, and enjoying a relaxed picnic beneath the palms in a setting that feels like your own private paradise.
In the late afternoon return to Malabo.
DAY 7 // EQG :: ISLOTE HORACIO + Departure
Early birds can watch the sunrise and take a swim in front of our beachside hotel, before we set off together to cross the causeway to protected offshore islet and botanical reserve, located just offshore. This tiny islet is actually a man-made nature park, and we’ll take a walk through this rainforest environment, spotting a variety of endemic plants and creatures along the way.
Transfer to airport for flight back home. Bye, bye Africa!
All details available to confirmed RSVPs.
Level of Difficulty: Easy, raw Africa with limited facilities at places.
Duration: 7 days
Activities: Trekking, boating, canoeing, swimming, sightseeing, wildlife and indigenous tribes encounter.
Rooms: African upmarket standards – double sharing, single at extra cost subject of availability.
Meals: Restaurant meals excluded. Breakfasts included.
COST: 7,450 AED excl. flights / 14,000 AED incl. flights.
Cost valid until SEP 15th. Past this date cost will change.
Requirements: Yellow Fever Vaccination certificate, malaria prophylactics compulsory.
Visas:
Cameroon: E-visa 153 EUR
EG: E-visa 75 USD
YELLOW FEVER Vaccination Certificate is mandatory for crossing inter-african borders.
See yah in Equatorial Africa x
Trekkup Crew
Whatsapp 00971 50 4848238 / [email protected]
[Find all trekkups at linktr.ee/trekkup](https://linktr.ee/trekkup)
This time, we invite you to discover some of the least travelled destinations, known for the greatest contrasts on the planet. Very rich in content, these three countries together will give you insight into the past, present, and future of the continent and their people, living often some of the toughest lives on the planet.
Let’s go!
Cameroon
The cities of Cameroon are a blend of many African cultures, as well as having both a strong French and British influence, being at the melting pot of Central Africa. The diversity of this country, both people and geology of active volcanoes, white-sandy beaches, lush rainforests and peculiar rock formations, makes for stunning scenery and unique culture in the Soul of Africa!
Chimpanzees live here in groups on two separate islands along the Sanage River, which can only be accessed by boat. You will have the opportunity to interact with these wonderful and protected mammals, so close to us genetically you’ll feel like you’re visiting family! Native to the forests and savannas of Africa and covered in coarse black hair but with bare face, fingers and toes, the similarities to our own species are remarkable.
Bakola pygmies split their time between village and forest, continuing to face struggle with persecution in the city and loss of territory in the forest. Both women and men hunt every day using traditional nets and spears, with the main food source being the blue duiker, a forest antelope. We will have most unique opportunity to meet these amazing people and witness their way of life...
Equatorial Guinea
Equatorial Guinea has a fascinating hand-changing colonial history, having been under Portuguese rule for 300 years before becoming a Spanish possession in 1778. The islands of Bioko and Annobon were initially colonized by the Portuguese, who established plantations and introduced Angolan inhabitants. After a period of British influence, Spain solidified control over the islands but faced resistance from the local Bubi and Fang populations, who opposed forced labor on plantations. The struggle for independence gained momentum during World War II, culminating in the declaration of independence in 1968, following a series of reforms and increased attention from Spain.
Today it is a perfect place to relax, away from the crowds of tourists. This lesser-known country, located in the heart of West Africa, offers pristine beaches, dense rainforests, and unique nature. Simply perfect destination for those seeking to escape the ordinary and immerse themselves in a completely new world.
Let’s go!
Day 1 // Cameroon :: Duala
Day 2 // Cameroon :: Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Day 3 // Cameroon :: Waterfall and ocean
Day 4 // Equatorial Guinea :: Malabo
Day 5 // EG :: Bioko East Coast
Day 6 // EG :: Bioko East Coast
Day 7 // Departure
DAY 1 // CAMEROON :: LIMBE
Arrival in Douala, immigration formalities, drop bags and drive straight to coastal Limbe. First stop: Down Beach fish market – smoke, colour, and fish so fresh they’re still arguing. Then the peaceful Limbe Botanic Gardens and the Wildlife Centre where rescued chimps and gorillas steal your heart. Late afternoon you’re barefoot on volcanic black sand watching the sun drop into the Atlantic.
Day 2 // CAMEROON :: CHIMPS OF PONGO SONGO
Early breakfast and start the journey by road and river to the island sanctuary of Pongo Songo on the Sanaga River. From the water we watch and hand-feed chimpanzees who know exactly how cute they are. Motor downstream, hop back in the van, lunch in Edea, then continue south to Kribi. Check into our beachside hotel and walk the white sand as the sky turns fifty shades of orange.
DAY 3 // CAMEROON :: LOBE FALLS
Morning boat trip to the rare and spectacular Lobe Falls, waterfalls that tumble straight into the Atlantic Ocean. Swim, take photos, eat grilled lobster and prawns on the beach, then begin the leisurely 4-hour drive back to Douala. Quick city spin past the flower-shaped Post Office, King Bell’s Palace, and the new liberty statue before settling in.
DAY 4 // CAMEROON to EQG :: MALABO
We’ll spend the morning at local market last-minute Cameroonian crafts shopping before catching a flight to Malabo.
Short hop over the Gulf of Guinea to Bioko Island. Land in Malabo, the capital built on volcanic slopes. Quick city tour: colourful Spanish colonial buildings, the huge St Elizabeth’s Cathedral. Continue to Finca Sampaka, a 1,000-hectare cocoa and coffee plantation that still feels like stepping into 1906 and a highly popular Spanish film.
After dinner, we’ll hit the road heading south through the interior of the island, to our secluded destination at shores of the open ocean.
DAY 5 // EQG :: LAKE MOKA
Early jungle trail with a machete-wielding guide cutting tall grass ahead. Two hours of steady climbing brings you to the rim of volcanic Lake Moka, emerald water inside a perfect crater, mist rising like steam from a giant’s cup. Photos, selfies, then an easy one-hour descent to the village for cold beer with locals and high-fives. Afternoon exploring hidden colonial villages and a dip in the Atlantic.
DAY 6 // EQG :: URECA
Early departure for the full-day journey to Ureca, the southernmost tip of Bioko Island. Upon arrival, the village chief performs a traditional blessing ceremony, a centuries-old ritual to ensure safe passage and keep unfavourable spirits at bay. Only then do we descend to one of Equatorial Guinea’s most secluded treasures: a dramatic black-sand beach framed by jungle-clad cliffs and several freshwater waterfalls that cascade directly into the Atlantic. Spend the day swimming in crystal-clear natural pools, body-surfing the warm ocean waves, walk along the beach to discover even more falls, and enjoying a relaxed picnic beneath the palms in a setting that feels like your own private paradise.
In the late afternoon return to Malabo.
DAY 7 // EQG :: ISLOTE HORACIO + Departure
Early birds can watch the sunrise and take a swim in front of our beachside hotel, before we set off together to cross the causeway to protected offshore islet and botanical reserve, located just offshore. This tiny islet is actually a man-made nature park, and we’ll take a walk through this rainforest environment, spotting a variety of endemic plants and creatures along the way.
Transfer to airport for flight back home. Bye, bye Africa!
All details available to confirmed RSVPs.
Level of Difficulty: Easy, raw Africa with limited facilities at places.
Duration: 7 days
Activities: Trekking, boating, canoeing, swimming, sightseeing, wildlife and indigenous tribes encounter.
Rooms: African upmarket standards – double sharing, single at extra cost subject of availability.
Meals: Restaurant meals excluded. Breakfasts included.
COST: 7,450 AED excl. flights / 14,000 AED incl. flights.
Cost valid until SEP 15th. Past this date cost will change.
Requirements: Yellow Fever Vaccination certificate, malaria prophylactics compulsory.
Visas:
Cameroon: E-visa 153 EUR
EG: E-visa 75 USD
YELLOW FEVER Vaccination Certificate is mandatory for crossing inter-african borders.
See yah in Equatorial Africa x
Trekkup Crew
Whatsapp 00971 50 4848238 / [email protected]
[Find all trekkups at linktr.ee/trekkup](https://linktr.ee/trekkup)
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