Garoua is a city in the North Region of Cameroon, in Central Africa. It sits on the Benue River, and for many travellers it serves as a gateway to the wider northern part of the country.
What the city is like
Garoua is one of the major urban centres of the North Region, and it has long worked as a trading centre. Its position on the Benue gives it a practical role in moving goods and people across this part of Cameroon, so the city feels busy in a working way rather than as a place built mainly for tourists.
Why visit
- To see a major northern city and get a sense of daily commerce on the Benue.
- To use Garoua as a base for exploring the surrounding North Region.
- To experience a part of Cameroon that differs from the country's larger southern cities.
Visitors interested in the river and the trade that has grown around it will find the setting the most distinctive feature of the place. Those planning a longer trip may want to consider how the city connects with the rest of the region before setting out.
Also known as Garua.
