Archive: Vacation Spots Africa
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Oct 25, 2011
No CommentsBenin Travel Guides
Abomey, the former capital of the Fon kingdom, lies about 100 km northeast of the present capital Porto Novo. Its kings were famous for their army of Amazons, with whom she went to war and for a long time resisted the French. There is an excellent museum on the history of the Kingdom of Abomey-,...
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Oct 24, 2011
No CommentsSouth Africa Travel Guides
Introduction South Africa is due to its varied landscape and the extensive range of activities and a World in One Country. At the top in favor of the visitors are the Western Cape, KwaZulu / Natal and the Eastern Cape. Gauteng May exist in this region it refreshing lakes, where you take boat rides, fishing,...
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Oct 24, 2011
No CommentsSudan Travel Guides
Khartoum The capital lies at the confluence of the Blue and White Nile. With the former capital of Omdurman and Khartoum North, it forms a unit, the tri-city capital is called. Among the attractions are the Omdurman camel market and the Arab souk (market). In the lobbies of major hotels and several shops in the...
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Oct 22, 2011
No CommentsTanzania Travel Guides
The coast In the fishing village Msasani, about 8 km from the capital, one can tombs from the 17th Century visit. In the south of Kilwa Kisiwani there are ruins to explore Arabic and Portuguese. In the area of Dar es Salaam are numerous beaches, particularly recommended are Kunduchi, Mjimwena Mbwa and Maji. The fishing...
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Oct 22, 2011
No CommentsUganda Travel
Where to Go The international airport in Entebbe near Kampala is the starting point for many a Uganda travel. The city has a botanical garden and a swimming beach on the lake (Bilharziosegefahr). Kasese to offer trips in the Ruwenzori Mountains and to the Edward-George-and crater lakes. Fort Portal is ideal for trips to the...
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Oct 21, 2011
No CommentsCountry Information Libya
Where to Go The old city of Tripoli is a typical North African with a maze of tiny streets. The port area may be photographed under any circumstances. The old fort of the Knights of Malta is well worth a visit, and at the Al-Jazaiyr place you can find houses from the colonial...
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Oct 01, 2011
No CommentsSenegal Travel Guides
Dakar is a bustling port city with restaurants, shops and a varied nightlife. The Gore-island, a former slave market mounted, can be reached by ferry. Here you can visit the Historical Museum and pay a visit to the zoo. The IFAN museum contains a large collection of West African masks and musical instruments. The Sandaga...
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Sep 30, 2011
No CommentsCentral African Republic
Bangui The city rests on bedrock, surrounded by tropical vegetation. The town is dominated by modern buildings and Mango avenues. 5 km west of downtown at the intersection Boganda Avenue / Avenue Koudougou is the African quarter Kilometre Cinq. Here are the biggest market in the city as well as bars and nightclubs. The busy...
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Sep 29, 2011
No CommentsTunisia Travel
Tunis and its surroundings Tunis is a modern capital city with elegant hotels, shops and entertainment venues of all kinds in the middle lies the medina (old town), one of the best preserved medieval cities in the Islamic world. The main entrance at the Porte de France and the British Embassy leads directly to Rue...
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Sep 29, 2011
No CommentsMorocco
The coast On the Mediterranean coast between Tangier and Nador, one comes across small rivers, creeks, sheltered beaches and cliffs, which are ideal for swimming, fishing and boating. Al-Hoceima, Mdiq, Taifor and Smir / Restinga are new resorts with good accommodation facilities. Al Hoceima was however affected by the earthquake in February 2004 strongly. The...
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Sep 28, 2011
No CommentsMalawi Vacation
The North The road from Kasungu to Mzuzu, a previously little-visited city in the north, runs through the hilly grasslands of the Viphya level. Further north near the Livingstonia mission to get to the Livingstonia escarpment and the Manchewe waterfalls in beautiful surroundings. There is a museum in Livingstonia. The entire region has increased recently...
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Sep 27, 2011
No CommentsMadagascar
The central highlands The capital and several other important cities are located in the central region of the Hauts Plateaux, a chain of rugged canyons and mountains coated, which run in the middle of the north to the south of Madagascar. Antananarivo, often abbreviated to Tana, is built on three levels. The palace of the...
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Sep 26, 2011
No CommentsGhana Travel Guides
Accra and surroundings Accra: The National Museum houses an extensive collection of Ghanaian art and an interesting reminder of recent history: the statue of Kwame Nkrumah, the father of independence, with arms chopped off. The Makola market in the Kojo Thompson Road is a large street market where traders from surrounding villages to sell their...
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Sep 26, 2011
No CommentsGambia is Africa’s smallest nation
Introduction Gambia is a variety of landscapes and attractions, ranging from wide sandy beaches on the Atlantic coast through lush tropical forests, swamps and marshes up to endless wooded savannas. Banjul & The Coast The River Gambia is at the mouth near Cape St. Mary about 10 km wide, in Banjul, but it narrows to...
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Sep 25, 2011
No CommentsGabon Travel
Introduction The largest cities are Libreville Gabon, Port-Gentil, Lambarn, Moanda, Oyem, Mouila and Franceville. Libreville The beautiful capital Libreville is situated on the sea. Particularly interesting are the artisans’ village and the National Muse, where some of the finest African wood carvings are on display. The catch of Schnitzstil influenced Picasso’s sculptures and busts. A...
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Sep 24, 2011
No CommentsEritrea Travel Guides
Despite the war damage in some cities, especially in the province of Sahel, there is much to see. Around 1,000 km of coastline and some of the best dive sites in the region await visitors. Trekking and mountaineering are possible in the highlands and many interesting historic sites waiting to be discovered. Beaches The white...
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Sep 23, 2011
No CommentsIvory Coast
Beaches About 100 km east of the capital lie the seaside resorts and Assouinde Assinie. Beautiful beaches are located there and in Grand Brby, 340 km west of Abidjan, near the Liberian border, and the fishing village of Sassandra. The former capital of Grand-Bassam is with its beautiful sandy beaches today primarily as a resort...
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Sep 22, 2011
No CommentsBotswana Travel Guides
Gaborone The capital is located in the Southeast. Worth seeing is the excellent National Museum (Tues-Fri: 08.00-18.00 clock, Sat-Sun: 09.00-17.00 clock) with its historical and ethnological collections. Apart from the interesting and ever changing exhibitions there are also various symposia and conferences organized. In the museum you will also receive an extremely useful and versatile...
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Sep 21, 2011
No CommentsEgypt Travel Guides
Introduction The highlights include Cairo, Alexandria (North Coast), Nile cruises, Luxor (ancient Thebes), the rock temple of Abu Simbel, Aswan, the Sinai Peninsula and the Red Sea. The combination of beach resorts and historical sites makes Egypt one of the most interesting holiday destinations. Cairo The bustling capital of Cairo, with its amazing diversity connects...
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Sep 20, 2011
No CommentsAlgeria Travel
The coast Algiers was in ancient times an important port city. Thanks to the dry desert climate are numerous impressive ruins (especially in Tipasa, see below) have been preserved. Many buildings date from the mid-19th Century when the French Algiers for business and commercial center expansions. Oriental flair to make the narrow streets, the mosques,...