THE IMPACTS OF SURFACE TRANSPORT DEVELOPMENT TO TOURISM GROWTH : A case study of roads in Cameroon

Abstract

Cameroon is often referred to as Africa in miniature. Endowed with abundant touristic potential but not a popular tourist’s destination. In this nation can be found almost every touristic attraction that can be seen in all parts of Africa and others that can be found here and not elsewhere. It has three climate zones to feed the tourist tastes which is scarcely to be anywhere in Africa This splendid destination Cameroon has attractions like waterfalls, lakes, mountains, natural beaches, game parks, botanical and zoological gardens and cultural groups with diverse cultures and dishes to satisfy the tourist’s appetite.

In this thesis the main aim was to research the state of surface transport in Cameroon and to propose solutions that can help enhance significant growth in tourism and bring spillover effects on the economy of Cameroon. The thesis also had as purpose, to reveal the significant role that the development and construction of roads in road network has for it to forge a major twist towards tourism growth. The objective of this work was therefore to promote surface transport development as a focal point in attaining sustainable tourism growth. Such development has impacts on the living standards of the inhabitants as well as the economy as a whole.