Mount Febe: Yaoundé's Overlook
Experience panoramic views and cultural enrichment atop Mount Febe, Yaoundé's scenic overlook and home to a historic monastery.
Mount Febe, rising 1,060 meters above Yaoundé, offers panoramic views of the city and a tranquil escape. The name 'Febe' means 'wind' in the local Ewondo language, reflecting the fresh breezes that sweep across the summit. A Benedictine monastery and the Musée d'Art Camerounais are located on its slopes, providing cultural and spiritual enrichment.
A brief summary to Mount Febe
- Yaoundé, CM
Local tips
- Visit during the dry season (November to February) for the most pleasant weather and clear views.
- Consider hiring a taxi for convenient transportation to the summit.
- Explore the Musée d'Art Camerounais within the Benedictine Monastery to discover Cameroonian traditional arts.
Getting There
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Taxi
From central Yaoundé, the most convenient way to reach Mount Febe is by taxi. A typical taxi ride from the city center to Mount Febe takes approximately 8 minutes and costs between $4 and $5. Taxis are readily available throughout Yaoundé.
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Walking
For those inclined to walk, the hike from Yaoundé to Mount Febe is approximately 7.7 kilometers and takes around 1 hour and 32 minutes. Be prepared for a steep incline as you approach the summit.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Mount Febe
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Hôtel Mont Fébé
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Entrée Palais des Congrée
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United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation
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Nokadi
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Odza
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Art Museum
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Ministère des Forêts et de La Faune
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Monument Patriote
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Place Saint Josué
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Unmissable attractions to see
Love stone
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Mont Febe, Hilltop
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Lac de Mbankolo
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ROND POINT BASTOS
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Manèges de Ya-Fe
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Presidential Palace's Grounds
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Insomnia Game Zone
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WONDERLAND
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Rue de Michel
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Rond point Nlongkak
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Ceasar
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L’entre Don Bosco
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La Grotte de Kam
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Nda Goua
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Mbouda
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Essential places to dine
La Pizzeria, Yaoundé
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Restaurant Italien-Chef Marcello
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Restaurant Quare Non
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Chez kalli
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Restaurant Kajazoma
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Route 66 Bar & Grill Bastos Yaounde
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La Salsa Restaurant
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BETMOMO RESTAURANT LOUNGE
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White House Restaurant
2.9 km
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MASKS Resto Bar
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Platinium Cafe
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Kennys Great House
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Tchopetyamo, Yaoundé
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Restaurant Ma Table
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Restaurant MANUBA - "Eru House"
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
RETAIL SHOPS
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Boutique Orange FÉBÉ VILLAGE
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IDP-Goods Showroom
3.2 km
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VBS SHOPPING
3.2 km
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Lewisco Shopping Center
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Marché artisanal de tsinga
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LA FIRST
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Trust Prêt à porter de luxe by Ernesto Di Lyono
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The Dina Shop
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Joy's Boutique
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Marché d'Etoudi
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361 Degrees
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Free spirit
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Boutique awa
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One Store
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Bar Cave Carrefour Mbankolo chez Star
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Cave bar carrefour Mbankolo
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Circle Club
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THE RITZ LOUNGE
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Black & White Sensation (Bastos)
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The House - Lounge bar
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Bonanjo Plus, Emana
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Le Balcon-Terasse Bastos
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The Burger Bar
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Cosy Pool
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Bliss restaurant bar lounge
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Le Summum
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Tonton Bar
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WONDER BAR
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MACADAM BIKERS
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Nightclubs & after hour spots
FRISCO CLUB
3.0 km
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Smart lounge
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MIPAF/TFEA oyom-abang
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Japoma Hotel Restaurant Snack Bar
4.4 km
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Carrossel
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Tou'Ngou Night club
4.9 km
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TRUST CLUB, Yaoundé
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XO NIGHT CLUB
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Wave Night Club
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