Scale: 1:1,500,000 (Cameroon) / 1:950,000 (Gabon)
Edition: 2nd Edition, 2009
Format: Folded paper map (optional lamination available)
Size: 680 mm x 990 mm
Publisher: ITMB (International Travel Maps)
🌍 Discover the Untamed Beauty of Central West Africa
This double-sided map from ITMB offers detailed topographic and political coverage of Cameroon and Gabon, two of Africa’s most captivating and often overlooked travel destinations. Designed for explorers, aid professionals, cultural travellers, and those venturing far beyond the beaten path, this map reveals the full breadth of the region—from the volcanic highlands of the north to the equatorial rainforests of the Congo Basin.
🧭 Map Highlights
Side 1 – Cameroon
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Full national coverage at a practical 1:1,500,000 scale
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Includes detailed road networks from highways to rural access routes
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Highlights important cities: Yaoundé, Douala, Garoua, and Maroua
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Marked points of interest: national parks, waterfalls, volcanic features, and lakes
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Shows the Mandara Mountains, Adamawa Plateau, and Lake Nyos
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International borders with Nigeria, Chad, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon
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Clear depiction of remote areas and tourist entry points
Side 2 – Gabon
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Mapped at 1:950,000, offering high detail of this lush, lesser-visited country
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Includes Libreville, Port-Gentil, and Franceville
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Highlights national parks such as Loango, Ivindo, Lopé, and Akanda
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Dense rainforest areas and river systems shown with clarity
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Displays limited but essential road networks, airports, and ferry crossings
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Ideal for ecotourism and conservation-focused travel
📌 Inset Features
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Detailed inset maps of Ouagadougou and Bobo-Dioulasso
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Top 9 Must-See Attractions listed for Burkina Faso, including:
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Tiebele Painted Village
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W-Arly-Pendjari Park
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Sindou Peaks
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Indexed with towns, roads, rivers, and natural features
🛠️ Optional Lamination Upgrade
✔ We offer high-quality lamination using 80-micron gloss film on both sides:
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Enables use with whiteboard markers – perfect for planning or education
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Map dots and stickers can be applied without damage
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Resists moisture, wear, and accidental tears
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Ideal for outdoor use or repeated handling in the field
Note: Laminated versions are created from flattened folded maps. Slight fold impressions may still be visible.
💡 Why Buy This Map?
✔ Feature |
🌟 Benefit |
Double-sided format |
Covers two countries at once – excellent value |
Rare regional coverage |
Explore lesser-known but significant parts of West/Central Africa |
Highly detailed |
Shows roads, parks, rivers, airports, and settlements |
Updated infrastructure |
Reflects improved road and rail links |
Field-tested design |
Based on first-hand research by ITMB |
Laminatable |
Perfect for long-term use, planning, and display |
Ideal for NGOs and aid workers |
Navigate remote zones with confidence |
🧳 Who This Map is For
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🌿 Adventure travellers looking to explore national parks and remote wilderness
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🌍 Aid and development professionals working across the region
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🗺️ Educators and researchers studying West Africa’s geography and environment
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✈️ Expats and local residents planning cross-country travel
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📚 Map collectors and regional specialists seeking high-quality cartographic references
📦 Product Summary
If you're travelling to Cameroon or Gabon—or working in the wider region—this is one of the most reliable and accessible maps available. Whether you're planning a conservation project in Loango, trekking through Mount Cameroon, or simply expanding your collection, this detailed travel map is a valuable companion.
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Laminated versions made to order – please allow up to 10 business days for production and delivery.