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City in Northwest Region, Cameroon
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Bamenda is a city in Cameroon's Northwest Highlands.
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This is the biggest hotel in Bamenda. When it was built, it would have been very smart, but now is looking well worn. Expect peeling paint, cold water and furniture that is falling apart. Rooms do have air conditioners. Wireless internet is available in reception. There is a swimming pool, but the water does not look too clean.
Lodging, restaurant, bar.
Restaurant, close to busy road.
Multi-floor hotel with a bar, pool, and wifi. Pool may not be that clean.
With a bar and clean quarters and dining area.
Marché central de Bamenda
Bamenda's main market. Noisy and congested, with lots of stalls: may require a strong constitution.
Marché Nkwen
Just like Bamenda's main market. Not too sanitary.
There is an airport in Bamenda servicing charter flights but no daily scheduled flights. There are highways to Douala and Yaoundé, where major airports are located. The roads are good, but with some big pot holes.
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