Archive for the ‘Africa’ Category

The Seychelles islands cluster, off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, is a tropical remote location. This collection of 115 islands is home to some of the world’s rarest wildlife. Read the rest of this entry »

In a dry riverbed in Egypt’s eastern desert, carvings and inscriptions dating back to 4000 BC can be found. The site marks the only painted pyroglyph in the Eastern Desert, and the drawings of Egyptian reed boats found on the walls are some of the oldest to be discovered. Sights such as these are well worth visiting on a holiday to Egypt as they mark the first signs of writing. Read the rest of this entry »

Mauritius is a dream destination and a paradise for all holiday makers. This beautiful island awaits you with bountiful surprises and exciting experiences waiting to happen just for you. Read the rest of this entry »

A holiday in Cape Town offers the best of both worlds from a vibrant city life with numerous visitor attractions to soft, white sand beaches providing the perfect place to relax with a sundowner whilst overlooking breathtaking mountain scenery. With the capital situated on both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean the beaches have two very distinct personalities. So whatever type of beach you’re looking for, you should be able to find it on a Cape Town holiday. Read the rest of this entry »

You are the romantic guy or girl, who wants to spend your honeymoon days with your love in a place where Mother Earth had experienced great delivery pangs some 20 million years ago, right? Magicaltravel has answer for you. Read the rest of this entry »

Whilst many people have heard of the bustling medinas of Marrakech and even the seaside resort of Essaouira, the town of Ourzazate remains an insider’s secret. However, if you are looking to experience the real side to the country whilst on your Moroccan holiday then look no further to the town of Ourzazate; the gateway to your Saharan adventure. Read the rest of this entry »

The Sahara Desert is one of the most prominent deserts in the world. It experiences the harshest weather on earth. The economy of the Saharan countries relies mainly on mineral deposits and oil. Read the rest of this entry »

Egypt’s mystical and timeless appeal has for centuries seen the ancient country being ranked among the most spectacular sightseeing destinations in the world. Read the rest of this entry »

Africa remains a continent of mystique, where traditional values and dozens of cultures intermingle with arid deserts, sub tropical forests, near-extinct volcanoes, endangered mountain gorillas and a host of other superior attractions, making it one of the most adventurous destinations known to man. Read the rest of this entry »

Until a few days ago, if you had asked me to tell you about Sierra Leone, I would have had to think long and hard to tell you much about this West African country. Read the rest of this entry »

You are going to do it. You are going to take the plunge for a Tanzanian adventure. Imagine the experience you will have! From seeing the diverse creatures of the wild on safari to hitting the water for deep-sea fishing, boating expeditions, and sporting fun, there will be more than enough to keep you busy. Read the rest of this entry »

South Africa was a gay travel destination long before it became the first country in the world with a constitution outlawing discrimination based on sexual orientation and the fifth country to legalize same-sex marriage. With the fall of apartheid and these two historic gay rights events, the allure of here has increased substantially among both straight and gay travelers. Read the rest of this entry »

The Okpuzu Fall so named in the language of the people is a water fall located within Umuekea, Ibusa, Oshimili Noprth Local Government Area of Nigeria. It is head of Oboshi stream which for centuries remained the source of water for the domestic use of the people. Typically, water from Okpuzu flows and rapidly drops in elevation over a rock that has been naturally formed over the centuries. The velocity of the water is so high that the sound of the water is often heard. Read the rest of this entry »

The annual Wildebeest Migration in the Masai Mara and Serengeti game reserves is the most spectacular wildlife show in the world.

Every year, between August and November, about 2 million wildebeest and zebras move in search of greener pasture and water as seasons change. Read the rest of this entry »

Weary of jet-set life? Fly with us to Tanzania in a reverse direction of time when wooden dhows, donkeys and log-fire defined a day’s life. Lamu Island is an ancient Arabian island-paradise. It’s Africa’s most remote, relaxing, and richly romantic coastal hideaway. Here you unwind and rebound in an ambience of long-lost past. Sweeping beaches, rolling snow-white sand dunes washed in cool breeze lull you in a pristine aura. Read the rest of this entry »

When most people think of holidaying in Egypt, they likely picture themselves visiting the Pyramids of Giza, setting their eyes upon the Great Sphinx, or perhaps taking a camel ride through the desert. However, there’s much more to Egypt than its most quintessential tourist offerings, with one example being the country’s fantastic festivals and events. Read the rest of this entry »

The annual wildebeest migration has begun and the tourist rush to the Masai Mara is on the rise. The Masai Mara is located in the southern Kenya tourism circuit right in the midst of the vast savannah landscape with unending vistas of grass, velds supports the highest numbers of wildlife in Kenya Masai warrior country. Read the rest of this entry »

There are over one hundred islands in the Seychelles, but only a few of them are inhabited by people. The main island is Mahe, which is where the capitol city of Victoria is located, as well as most tourist accommodations and services. Read the rest of this entry »

As far as African safaris go, Zambia is the one that keeps its secret for many years and still keeps some though it is already beginning to take its crown for African safaris top destinations. Read the rest of this entry »

A thousand scholars, philosophers and writers have been waxing lyrical over Egypt for the last five thousand years, little has remained unsaid and what can anyone possibly add that has not been written, sung or mythologized? From the awe inspiring, jaw dropping wonder of the Pyramids of Cairo and the archeologically rich Luxor down to the jewel coloured blue of the paradoxically named Red Sea, every type of person from the wannabe Egyptologist to the diver and snorkel wearing enthusiast can have a holiday of a life time. Read the rest of this entry »