Waza has some of Central Africa 's best wildlife, though its scrubby, flat terrain isn't particularly scenic.

The major attraction is the hundreds of pachyderms that congregate at Mare aux Eléphants, the main watering hole. Visitors are also likely to spot lions, giraffes, hippos, antelope, kob, baboons and monkeys. The park's many species of birdlife include hornbills, ostriches, crested cranes, herons and storks.

The best time of year to see animals is from March to May, which unfortunately is also the hottest season. Driving to the main watering hole takes at least three hours from the entrance at the north-western edge of the park, a few kilometres south-west of the village of Waza .

Waza is in the far north of Cameroon , just a few kilometres from the borders of Nigeria (west) and Chad (east). The best way to get there is to take the train from Douala or Yaoundé to Ngaoundéré (about 18 and 12 hours, respectively) and either take a rental car or bush taxi the rest of the way. Sleeping in the park is forbidden, but you can camp at the park entrance or stay in Waza.