Yaounde - Post Report Question and Answers
What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?
There is a gym at the Hilton hotel that is very well equipped. The Hilton hotel has tennis courts, a pool and squash courts. There are other gym facilities around but the equipment is not as well managed as at the Hilton and you get what you pay for. Expect a hotel to be more expensive but the facilities are better. - Feb 2023
Embassy has a small gym, but it was just outfitted with brand new Rogue equipment in Dec 2020. It could get a little crowded if 3+ people are in there, but fortunately not many people seem to use it. I've never had a problem. The Hilton downtown also has a gym people sometimes use. - Feb 2022
The Hilton Hotel has a gym with classes one can join. The embassy has a small gym. The roads aren't particularly safe to go for a walk or job (one of my biggest frustrations) but there is Mt. Febe, which many people job up for a good workout. There are also a few workout groups at the embassy for Crossfit, yoga, and hiking. - Jan 2020
The embassy has a good gym with machines, cardio equipment, and free weights, which is open to embassy staff and their families. There is an outdoor basketball court; a flat, grassy lawn that has been used for soccer, ultimate frisbee, and flag football; and a nice pool on compound that includes lap lanes,. The tennis court at the residence is available for use as well.
The embassy literally overlooks the adjacent golf course, which costs $500 - $1,000 per year for a membership or $25-35 for a day, plus $8 per 18 holes for a caddy and $2 for a small bucket of balls at the range.
There is also a weekly volleyball game and monthly softball game in the community. Probably the most popular walking route in Yaounde starts just down the street from the embassy, with hundreds of locals and expats walking to and up Mont Febe each morning, evening, and weekend.
In addition, there are gyms, pools, squash and tennis courts, etc. available on the local economy. Most are as cheap or cheaper than in the U.S., but the quality tends to be lower, too. - Apr 2017
Free to all Mission personnel at the Embassy. - Apr 2014
Embassy has a small gym. Otherwise, I know of nothing. Some people go running in groups. - Jan 2014
Don't know. - May 2012
I haven't seen any. The US Embassy has a decent gym and ASOY (school) has a pool and tennis courts. - Sep 2011
The US Embassy has an excellent gym and pool, as does the Hilton Hotel and Club Noah. ASOY's rec center offers a pool and tennis courts. - Mar 2010
The Hilton has a gym as does Club Noah. If you are lucky enough to work for the U.S. Embassy there is a great gym inside along with a pool outside and a basketball court. - Jan 2010
