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All agencies running transport to Bafous-sam (CFA800, one hour) have their offices on Route de Bafoussam at the entrance to town, west of the town gate and about 3km from the market (CFA100 in a shared taxi). Moungo Voyages and Butsis Voyage have a few daily direct departures to Yaounde (CFA3000, five hours) and Douala (CFA4500, six hours); otherwise you'll need to change vehicles in Bafoussam. Non-agency minibuses departs from the gare routière near the market.

Transport between Foumban and Kumbo (CFA3000, around six hours) runs all year, although travel times vary according to the rains. Although the road is very poor, it's easily one of the most beautiful in the country, skirting along the edge of the spectacular Mbam Massif. Ask for Mariama Express.

It's also possible during the dry season to find vehicles going northeast to Banyo, from where you can continue to N'Gaoundéré via Tibati; you should allow several days for this journey (see p207 for more).