TransAfrica 1975: Cameroon

After leaving Nigeria we then travelled through Cameroon – this part of the trip covering the period 28th May 1975 to 1st June 1975. On the 28th May we were in the Waza National Park. Although we were disappointed with not seeing some of the iconic species we did see some lions up close:

A single lioness in the shade of a tree at Waza, viewed from the Land Rover
The Transit close to the lioness at Waza

The Land Rover got stuck in some mud at Waza. This was moved with the help of another Land Rover:

The land rover stuck in the mud at Waza

The other Land Rover itself got stuck later on where we returned the favour:

The other Land Rover stuck in the mud

This Land Rover was driven by a Dutch couple, Dick and Martina. We met them several times on this part of the trip and they were very generous to us. After Waza we drove through some amazing Cameroon countryside:

A Cameroon village near the road
The road through the Cameroon landscape
Rock formations near the road in Cameroon
Another view of the road through the Cameroon landscape

This then took us to the Bénoué National Park.

Author: Paul L.G. Morris

I am an amateur photographer whose photography is mostly of gardens, nature and the rural environment. My specialities are close-ups, panoramic views, or a combination of both that I call 'Nearscapes'. I work mostly for my own interest having closed my business PM Studios Ltd.

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