PROJET BERUDEP

BERUDEP (Belo Rural Development Project), a Cameroonian NGO introduced the responsible tourism project in 2003. Accommodation is carried out in one of the four villages where the project was initiated.

Proposed activities. Many guided excursions of one hour to several days, some in the protected community forest «Abuh Forest» located 2 hours drive from the village. Excursions are done on foot, on horseback or by car. Guided tours of cultural and social sites (visit to the village head, traditional costume manufacturer…)

Local population. Some fifteen of the most disadvantaged families in the region have been selected and have been trained to accommodate tourists.

80% of the benefits of the activity are channelled into Community projects aimed at improving families'daily lives.

The association also participates in other projects (training in beekeeping, medicinal plants, rehabilitation of disabled, widows and orphans).