Often described as Africa in miniature, or a microcosm of the continent, Cameroon is one of the most diverse countries West Africa. Featuring towering mountains, sprawling grasslands, traditional villages, stunning beaches, arid semi-desert, volcanoes, jungles, and much much more, it’s also stable and inexpensive. You could spend weeks traversing this fascinating country busing to traditional villages, searching for elephants in the forest, or just lounging on a beach, cold beer in hand.

Click here to read about the 15 best reasons to visit Cameroon.