Littoral district, Cameroon

Places to visit near Douala

Douala is a city in Littoral district, Cameroon, home to about 1,338,082 people. Within 50 km by road there are 212 places to visit — 134 churches, 14 forts & heritage, 8 beaches & coast and 10 parks. The must-see places are Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul (2 km), La Nouvelle Liberté (2 km) and Doual'Art (2 km).

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Douala, Cameroon
Douala, Littoral district, Cameroon. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Douala at a glance

Location
Littoral district, Cameroon
Population
about 1,338,082
Coordinates
4.0483° N, 9.7043° E
Places within 50 km
212 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Douala

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Douala: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Douala

134 churches within 100 km of Douala. The closest is Native Baptist Church of Douala (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Douala

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Douala. The closest is Hôpital Laquintinie (1 km); the best-known is La Nouvelle Liberté (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Douala

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Douala. The closest is Fokou Beach (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Douala

10 parks within 100 km of Douala. The closest is Parc d’Akwa (1 km); the best-known is Place du Gouvernement (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Douala

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Douala. The closest is Lac d'Akwa-Nord (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Douala

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Douala. The closest is Findo&Edna Land (59 km); the best-known is Mount Cameroon (77 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Douala

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Douala
  2. 1 km Hôpital Laquintinie · heritage site, Littoral
  3. 2 km Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul · church, Littoral
  4. 1 km Ancien Palais des Rois Bell · heritage site, Littoral
  5. 1 km Doual'Art · museum, Littoral
  6. 4 km La Nouvelle Liberté · heritage site, Littoral
  7. 2 km Back to Douala

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    Within 15 km of Douala

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Douala by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches134134Native Baptist Church of Douala (1 km)
    Other attractions2426Palais Dika Akwa (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1421Hôpital Laquintinie (1 km)
    Beaches & coast812Fokou Beach (2 km)
    Parks1010Parc d’Akwa (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs39Lac d'Akwa-Nord (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints09Findo&Edna Land (59 km)
    Mosques & dargahs77Mosquée Senegalaise (1 km)
    Museums66Sawa Arts and Culture Centre (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Douala-Edéa National Park (59 km)
    Caves34La Cave du Château (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Île Djebale (9 km)
    Waterfalls03Chutes de Massoumbon (53 km)
    Temples11Christ Temple of Power Assembly (6 km)

    Douala: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Douala?

    Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul (church, about 2 km), La Nouvelle Liberté (heritage site, about 2 km), Doual'Art (museum, about 2 km), Ancien Palais des Rois Bell (heritage site, about 2 km), Hôpital Laquintinie (heritage site, about 1 km), La Cave du Château (cave, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Douala?

    212 places on Spotwander: 134 churches, 24 other attractions, 14 forts & heritage, 8 beaches & coast, 10 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Douala?

    Native Baptist Church of Douala, about 1 km by road; Union Des Eglises Baptistes Du Cameroun (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Douala?

    Hôpital Laquintinie, about 1 km by road; Palace (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Douala?

    Fokou Beach, about 2 km by road; Pipo.beach (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Douala?

    Start in Douala, visit Hôpital Laquintinie, then Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, then Ancien Palais des Rois Bell, then Doual'Art, then La Nouvelle Liberté, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Douala?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Douala’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Douala on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.