Garoua-Boulaï is the border town with the Central African Republic. At time of writing, there is no need for escort, although cases of armed banditry, without any casualties, are reported in the area near the border check point during the end of year’s festivities. Many check points are installed along the road by the national forces (Gendarmerie, Police and Custom).
The road is well done, though there are continuous bends throughout the 597km of distance and traffic of heavy trucks is dense.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing |
Garoua-Boulai Entry Point |
Province or District |
East Province / Garoua-Boulai |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Bertoua 252km |
Latitude |
05 53’25.67’’ N |
Longitude |
14 32’52.37’’ E |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Cameroon Customs Authority |
Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Yaoundé - 588km Truck: 12Hrs Car: 5Hrs |
Nearest Port |
Douala Port - 823km Truck: 1 day Car: 9hrs |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Bertoua, Yaoundé 588km and 252km Truck: 1 day Car: 9hrs |
Hours of Operation |
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Mondays |
From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work) |
Tuesdays |
From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work) |
Wednesdays |
From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work) |
Thursdays |
From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work) |
Fridays |
From 07H30 – 15H30 (nonstop work) |
Saturdays |
Closed |
Sundays |
Closed |
National Holidays |
1 January, 11 February, 20 May, 25 December, etc. |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A The road is good from the port of Douala to Garoua-Boulaî |