Dschang

Dschang is a sizable community located in the West Region of Cameroon (but for purposes here on Wikivoyage allocated to the Northwest Highlands). The somewhat odd spelling goes back to the German colonizers of the 19th century.

Understand

Dschang has struggled not to be in the shadow of Bafoussam over the years, as the latter is where the national government chose to direct most revenue and attention for the seat of the West Region. However, Dschang has a pleasant climate and setting due to its altitude at 4520ft. Moreover, it is the home of the University of Dschang and has tourist appeal, including with its museum on Cameroonian civilization.

See

• 1 Civilizations Museum, Dschang, Cameroon, ☏ +237 233451853. The museum presents the history of Cameroon as well as the different peoples of the country. Very complete, its visit can therefore be quite long. The exterior seated adjacent to a lake is really quite striking in itself. 2,000 FCFA for national adults, 3,000 FCFA for internationals, 1,000 FCFA for taking photos, 15,000 FCFA for filming on video. (updated Jul 2020)

Buy

• 1 Boutique orange VIP de Dschang (C3V4+P52, Dschang, Cameroon). (updated Feb 2023)

Eat

Lots of eateries around. Le Delireum Fast Food, Cafe Baba, Jardin des Princes are three located downtown. If next to the museum, there is the Restaurant Fosso.

Sleep

• 1 Hôtel Emeraud (C3W3+5GQ Dschang, Cameroon). (updated Feb 2023)
• 2 Malte Hotel, Quartier Administratif, Dschang, Cameroon. On a hill with a view not far from the museum, this seems to be the highest rated lodging in town. People comment on the sunset watching. It supposedly also has a restaurant, gym, and wifi, although the latter and hot water may not always be constant. ~$45. (updated Jul 2020)

• 3 Mbouoh Star Palace, Dschang, Cameroon, ☏ +237 690086180. This is a popular multi-story hotel on the main drag through town with a restaurant and pool. People said it was comfortable in reviews, although wifi also was an issue at times. Right beside the Marche (market). ~$45. (updated Jul 2020)

• 4 Teclaire Palace Hotel (Downtown, in front of the 2nd arrondissement police station), ☏ +491733237222, teclairepalacehotel@yahoo.fr. Good hotel located in the city center. It has a generator (ok) and a water tank, practical knowing that the city is often the object of cuts. Might be a bit more basic than the other two and kind of grubby street location. ~ €19.05. (updated Jul 2020)

There are others, too, like Hotel La Voie Lactee.