Mysterious, Bizzare and Interesting Places in Africa That You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Many travel enthusiasts recognize Africa as a great destination for wildlife safaris, beach holidays, adventure travel, and other conventional forms of vacations. But not very many people are aware of the strange, Read More »
Top 5 National Parks and Game Reserves in Africa
A safari to Africa, especially a first time visit, is never complete without viewing African wild animals in their natural habitat – the national parks and game reserves. There are hundreds of Read More »
11 Places You Must Visit in Tunisia
(NB: The recent political uprisings in Tunisia caused several governments to issue travel warnings for their citizens planning to travel to Tunisia. The situation has however improved greatly after the ousting of Read More »
Five Top Attractions You Must Visit in Egypt
Egypt is the top-most travel destination in Africa, thanks mostly to the many historical sites from the ancient days of the pharaohs. In today’s post, I highlight five of the most visited Read More »
Africa Travel: Best Kept Secrets
Among all popular travel destinations in the world, Africa is most renowned for the “safari” concept. The idea of an African safari is almost inseparable from game (wildlife) viewing and birdwatching. This Read More »
Category Archives: Destinations
Seychelles Islands Travel Information
Anse Cocos beach in Seychelles
If you are looking for the perfect honeymoon holiday destination in Africa, you do not need to look any further than the Seychelles Islands. The Islands are situated in the Indian Ocean, about 1500 km off the shores of the East African coast. The Islands consist of 115 scattered islands located north east of Madagascar.
The pristine beaches of Seychelles are certainly the Island’s top attraction. The refreshingly uncrowded beaches bear very little interference from human activity, and offer such peace and calm that cannot be found in most other beach destinations in the world. The Vallee de Mai garden is probably the most renowned Seychelles beach. Yet, there is much more to Seychelles travel than just the beaches. Other equally fascinating tourist attractions in Seychelles include:
Zambia: A True Gem in African Safaris
Zambia Safari: Introduction
The mighty Victoria falls in Zambia
When you take an African safari in Zambia, you will understand why the country has been declared the “real Africa” by many people. Zambia is home to some of the finest wildlife game parks in Africa and has magnificent landscapes and natural features. Among the top tourist attractions in Zambia include:
- The mighty Victoria falls (which Zambia shares with Zimbabwe)
- The South Luangwa national park (considered among the top game reserves in the world)
- The Zambezi river (a magnet for inland sport fishing enthusiasts lured by the prospects of catching tigerfish and the rare giant vundu catfish)
Tanzania Travel Basics
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
- Selous national park
Kenya safari introduction
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.
South Africa Safari Information
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.
Egypt – Africa’s Top Travel Destination
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
