Africa Travel Information

Tanzania Tours and Travel

Tanzania ranks alongside Kenya and South Africa as one of the leading destinations for African wildlife safaris. The country is located along the coast of East Africa and is neighbored by Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, Mozambique, Malawi, and the Indian ocean. The united republic of Tanzania actually consists of the mainland (Tanganyika) and the semi-autonomous Zanzibar Island.

Game viewing and bird watching are among the key attractions in Tanzania. Serengeti National park is considerably the most renowned Tanzanian national park due to the annual wildebeest migration between this park and the Maasai Mara game reserve in Kenya. Other equally famous wildlife destinations in Tanzania include:

• The Ngorongoro conservancy area
• Tarangire national park
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Kenya: Home of the African Safari

The thought of an African safari is almost inseparable from Kenya in many people’s minds. Kenya has has for long been a favorite safari destination in Africa due to its great diversity of wildlife, scenic landscape and land features, exotic beaches, and a beautiful amalgam of African cultures.

Situated on the Eastern Africa coast, Kenya neighbors Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia, Somalia, and the Indian Ocean. Among the popular travel and holiday destinations in Kenya are the coastal beaches, Kenya national parks and game reserves, the highlands (especially the snow-capped Mount Kenya), and the Great Rift Valley.

Holiday activities in Kenya

Wildlife safaris
These are perhaps what Kenya is most famous for. The country has over 50 national parks and game reserves hosting a wide array of african wild animals. Read the rest of this entry »

South Africa Information

Since the end of apartheid, South Africa, also nicknamed “the rainbow nation” has become one of the most visited Africa travel destinations especially among wildlife safari enthusiasts. This country at the southernmost tip of Africa hosts arguably the greatest diversity of African wildlife.

South Africa Wildlife Attractions

1. The Big five
The big five animals remain at the top of all South Africa attractions, and are what attract most visitors to a South Africa safari. Consisting of the lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and the cape buffalo, the big five were so called by big-game hunters because of the difficulty in hunting them. Today, the big five are found in abundance in South African game parks and reserves. Kruger national park, the most renowned game reserve in South Africa, for example, has over 10,000 elephants, over 20,000 buffaloes, plus a flourishing White rhino population.

2. The Big Cats
The African big cats comprise the lion, leopard and cheetah, all of which exist in plenty in the South African wild. The lion is the biggest of the big cats and is also the most admired and respected, occupying the position of the Africa’s largest predator. African lions are social animals, living and hunting in large family groups called prides.

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Egypt – The Land of the Pyramids

Egypt is undoubtedly one of the most popular travel destination in Africa. Its many historical sites attract millions of visitors to the country annually. These sites are a heritage from the ancient civilization dating back to the days of the Egyptian pharaohs. The great pyramids are top among the tourist sites and are what most people identify Egypt with.

There are however several other equally famous and interesting sites to visit in Egypt. Some of these are:

• The two temples at Abu Simbel
• The Karnak temples
• Valley of the kings
• The great pyramids at Giza
• The Sphinx

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African elephants

Africa, the world’s second largest continent, is home to some of the top holiday destinations on the planet. Africa attractions range from its scenic landscapes and natural features, to beautiful islands and coastal beaches, the rich African culture, important historic/archaeological sites, and many wildlife game reserves.

The continent comprises of over 50 independent countries, each with its own unique safari attractions. From Egypt in the North, to the Seychelles Islands in the Indian Ocean, and South Africa and Botswana in the south, Africa has a lot to offer for the safari enthusiast. You can access more information on all African countries in our Africa map section.

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