Major city · Cameroon
Kribi
Spend 2–3 days in Kribi: beach, lighthouse, Lobe Falls and fresh fish; add a day for a bus trip to Douala if desired.
Kribi is a coastal town with sandy beaches, a historic lighthouse, nearby Lobe Falls where the river meets the sea, and a lively fish market. A short stay lets you relax, sample grilled fish and take a day trip to Douala.
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More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- XAF
- Best months
- Dec–Feb
- avoid Mar–Nov
- Airport
- DLA
- Nights
- 2–3
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 8Nine African countries on this site have no trip line bec…Sort the visa before the flight
- Africa ↗When a route touches a yellow-fever country — even a transit of 12 hours or more — keep the original yellow card (ICVP) in your hand luggage; health desks and airlines can refuse boarding or entry without it.
- Africa ↗Nine African countries on this site have no trip line because governments advise against travel; several others have no-go regions. Read your government's advice for every country on the route before paying deposits.
- Central Africa ↗Sort the visa before the flight: none of the seven countries reliably issues tourist visas on arrival to Western passports, and e-visas here are tied to named airports.
- Central Africa ↗Carry the original yellow fever vaccination certificate in your hand luggage; health desks at every Central African airport ask for it, and a missing card can mean refusal or a jab at the desk.
- Central Africa ↗Before booking anything in or near the DRC, read the WHO Ebola situation page and your own government's health notice: the 2026 outbreak brought quarantine and boarding rules for people who have been in the DRC.
- Cameroon ↗Apply for the Cameroon e-visa on evisacam.cm and fly into Douala or Yaoundé; arrivals by land or sea need a visa stamped by an embassy beforehand.
- Cameroon ↗Check your government's advice region by region: the Far North, North-West and South-West regions, Bakassi and strips along the Nigeria, Chad and CAR borders carry advice against all travel.
- Cameroon ↗Book a travel-clinic visit several weeks ahead: malaria prevention is needed everywhere in Cameroon, all year.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kribi117 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kribi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Central African CFA franc (XAF), shared with neighbouring countries in the region and pegged to the euro (655.957 XAF = €1 (≈ US$2)).Cameroon-wide
- SIM or eSIMMTN and Orange are the main networks (Camtel's Blue and Nexttel too); buy a SIM at an official shop with your passport — registration is compulsory.Cameroon-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Cameroon-wide
- TippingHotel restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge.Cameroon-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Cameroon-wide
- SafetyKribi is generally safe for tourists; watch the ocean currents and keep valuables secure on the beach.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; squat or pit toilets on the road.Cameroon-wide
- Emergency numbers117 police · 118 fire · 119 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysOffices close on public holidays and Friday afternoons in Muslim areas; many shops close Sunday.Cameroon-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDLA Douala International Airport (about 150 km (93 mi) north, 2‑h bus).DLA Douala International Airport (about 93 mi (150 km) north, 2‑h bus).
- Getting aroundWalk along the beachfront, take local taxis or motorbike taxis for short trips; buses run north to Douala (≈2 h).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$1–2
- Street or quick mealGrilled fish (street vendor)$7–9
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))$5–7
- Budget bedBudget hostel dorm, a night, per personXAF 15,000
- Mid-range bedHôtel Gites de Kribi, a night, per roomXAF 35,000
- High-end bedHôtel Gites de Kribi, a night, per roomXAF 40,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget XAF 15,000 · Mid XAF 25,000 · High XAF 40,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DLA Douala International Airport (about 150 km (93 mi) north, 2‑h bus)DLA Douala International Airport (about 93 mi (150 km) north, 2‑h bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Dec–Feb. Avoid: Mar–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kribi: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk along the beachfront, take local taxis or motorbike taxis for short trips; buses run north to Douala (≈2 h). No formal city transit.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Douala
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Regular bus from Kribi station, about 2 h
Douala offers markets, museums and nightlife.
Lobe Falls
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
P8 road, 7 km (4.3 mi) south, taxi or motorbikeP8 road, 4.3 mi (7 km) south, taxi or motorbike
River drops into the sea; boat rides available.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hôtel Gites de Kribi
~US$53 per night, ocean view, free breakfast
Hotel le Lagon Resort
higher‑end, infinity pool, beachfront
Hotel les Polygones
budget option, free Wi‑Fi
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- XAF 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- XAF 25,000–40,000 excl. bed
- High
- XAF 40,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hostel dorm2 × 3 nights × XAF 20,000 | XAF 120,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × XAF 25,000 | XAF 150,000 |
| Trip total≈ XAF 45,000 per person per day, bed included | XAF 270,000 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Grilled fish (street vendor) | $7–9 |
| Coffee | $1–2 |
| Taxi (5 km) | $5–7 |
| Lobe Falls boat ride | $10–15 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Strong undertow at the main beach – swim near lifeguard zones.
- Litter on some beach sections.
- Oil‑terminal views can be industrial.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 117
- Fire
- 118
- Ambulance
- 119
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police117
- Fire118
- Ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Douala; other embassies in Yaoundé.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kribi → Douala bus: about XAF 12,000, 2 h (check)
- Taxi within Kribi (5 km): about XAF 2,500 (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bon-zhoor)
- Combien? — How much? (kohm-byen)
- Où est la plage? — Where is the beach? (oo eh lah plahzh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kribi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Feb · avoid Mar–Nov · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Douala for a fuller coastal experience.
- Consider a guided boat tour at Lobe Falls for paddling.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Kribi
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kribi, revision 4880214 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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