Cameroon boasts two dramatically different hunting environments: northern savannas and southern rainforests. The savanna season runs from 1 January to 30 April, while rainforest hunts take place from 1 March to 30 June. Each region holds its own iconic species—Lord Derby eland and western roan in the north, and bongo and forest sitatunga in the south.
Savanna plains and equatorial rainforests make Cameroon one of Africa’s most diverse hunting destinations.
Northern Savanna Expansive bushveld and open woodland harbour giant Lord Derby eland, western roan antelope, western kob, giant topi and northern bohor reedbuck. Temperatures range from 18 °C to 29 °C and hunts are conducted from vehicles and on foot during the dry months.
Southern Rainforest Dense equatorial forest requires hunting on foot with pygmy trackers. Bongo and forest sitatunga are the main trophies here; hunts are physically demanding due to heat and humidity.
Central Transitional Zone Few hunts occur in the centre of Cameroon because of higher human population densities and limited game. Most outfitters concentrate on either the far north or far south.
Hunting Laws & Climate Cameroonian regulations allow hunting only during daylight, forbid shooting from vehicles or hunting females and young animals, and group species into licence categories. Temperatures average 18–29 °C in the savanna and 21–28 °C in the forest.
