Cameroon
Accommodations & Tour Companies
Once you choose a lodging from this page, you will be able to see the exact needs requested by the community project so you can choose to pack for a purpose and express your gratitude to the local community with the supplies you bring.
Facts about Cameroon
The Cameroon geography is an international tourist’s dream. This West African country boasts one of the most diverse cultural melting pots on the continent and a wide array of alluring landscapes. Vacationers can explore Mr. Cameroon—an active volcano that rises from the sea, drawing continued interest from seasoned outdoors-men. The Ring Road area offers rolling grasslands and the Mandara Mountains contrast them with rocky terrain and isolated villages. Some of the continents oldest rain forests offer visitors the chance to see an abundance of exotic mammals and birds. For those eager to relax, Cameroon’s sandy beaches offer a peaceful reprise. For volunteer vacationers packing for an international trip to Cameroon, who are interested in responsible tourism, there are many non-profit groups and service projects in the area that accept donations.
Many Cameroon-based service projects are focused on improving education and youth opportunities in these West African communities. Service groups work to support orphanages and schools, and supply books to a local library. Visitors can donate school supplies, including writing utensils and notebooks, to these groups. Other volunteer organizations work to support Cameroon-based animal rehabilitation facility which takes in orphaned or hurt wildlife. Each of these organizations benefits from continued support from volunteer vacationers.