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Egypt

Pyramids, a Nile cruise and the pharaohs' treasures.

Capital
Cairo
Currency
Egyptian pound (EGP)
Flight from Douala
~5h from Douala (direct)
Time difference
GMT+1 in winter (same time as Cameroon)

Egypt ticks every childhood dream: the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum and its Tutankhamun collection, a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Direct flights are possible and airfares are often affordable. Note: the visa is obtained at the consulate (neither e-Visa nor visa on arrival for Cameroonians).

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Accessible visa
Allowed stay
30 days
Cost
~USD 25 (consular fees)
Processing
~5-10 business days

How to apply

Tourist visa at the Egyptian consulate. The e-Visa and visa on arrival are NOT available for Cameroonians.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months + 1 blank page
  • Photos
  • Hotel / invitation
  • Round-trip ticket
  • Yellow fever certificate

Good to know

  • •Common pitfall: Cameroon is not eligible for the Egyptian e-Visa.
  • •Yellow fever certificate required (coming from Cameroon).
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
270 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
600 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

264 000 FCFA–570 000 FCFA

Direct ~5h (Ethiopian Douala–Cairo); otherwise 8-14h via stopover.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨120 000 FCFA
🍽️66 000 FCFA
🚕54 000 FCFA
🎟️102 000 FCFA
Hostel
4 800 FCFA–10 800 FCFA
Mid-range
21 000 FCFA–46 200 FCFA
Nice hotel
60 000 FCFA–114 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
534 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx

At sunrise or sunset.

2

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

The complete Tutankhamun collection.

3

Nile cruise

3-4 nights between Luxor and Aswan.

4

Luxor

Valley of the Kings, Karnak and Luxor temples.

5

Islamic Old Cairo

Citadel of Saladin and Khan el-Khalili.

6

Aswan

Philae temple, felucca, Abu Simbel.

7

Red Sea

Diving and snorkelling in Hurghada (extension).

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in Cairo, Nile stroll, local dinner.

  2. D2

    Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum.

  3. D3

    Islamic and Coptic Old Cairo, citadel, Khan el-Khalili.

  4. D4

    Night train / flight to Luxor; Karnak in the evening.

  5. D5

    Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut, board the cruise.

  6. D6

    Sailing to Aswan, temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo.

  7. D7

    Aswan (Philae, felucca), back to Cairo and departure.

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Égypte

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: egyptimmigration.org

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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