Places

Timbuktu is a place that is normally considered a destination far out of reach by many. This is actually a city in the western part of Africa in Mali. It is of great historical value and has been a World Heritage Site since the year 1988. Located on the southernmost edge of the Sahara Desert, Timbuktu is around 8 miles...

Ras Mohammed National Park is located in Egypt; to be more precise the national park is situated on the extreme south of Sinai Peninsula. On the west of Ras Mohammed, there’s Gulf of Suez and on its east, there’s Gulf of Aqaba. In this article we’ll be discussing about the history and the current status of the Ras Mohammed...

The Bandiagara Escarpment is a beautiful escarpment in West Africa. Located in Mali in Dogon, this is a sandstone cliff rising above the height of 500 metres just above the sandy stretch in the south. Extending for a length of around 150 kilometres, the entire escarpment area is today inhabited by the people of the Dogon group. Earlier the...

Several people outside the African continent often think of Africa as a wildlife destination. Though there are several other things to do on an African safari, it is inevitable to talk about safaris without front-lining wildlife destinations.  Here are the best destinations to consider visiting for the best wilderness experience in Africa. Serengeti National Park- Tanzania Though quite debatable...

Come to the beautiful land of South Africa and enjoy the combined luxury of Arab, Portuguese, and African influences. visit Mozambique and bask in the glory of a land filled with great travel delights. Offering the best kinds of contrast to the whole of Southern Africa, tours here are filled with fascinating sights of coral reefs, beaches, and small...

Drakensberg Mountains or Ukhahlamba in the KwaZulu Natal in South Africa is one of the most marvelous natural wonders in the country. The name Ukhahlamba in Zulu means “Barrier of Spears, and the Drakensberg means “Mountains of the Dragon”, the latter was used by the Voortrekkers of the area. The mountains are dramatic and splendid, with strange rock formations,...

Tanzania is a dream destination for safari lovers — a land of vast savannah grasslands, ancient volcanic craters, and some of the most spectacular wildlife encounters on the planet. While many visitors explore its famous parks with professional guides, an increasing number of adventurers are discovering the thrill of doing it themselves. A self-drive safari in Tanzania offers a...

You might choose to make your trip a fun-filled one, with the beaches, or one filled with holiness and devotion, by visiting the sacred places or if you are an adventurous soul you may need an adventure holiday. But what do you do when your mind doesn’t want any one thing or, in simple words, what do you choose...

Abuja is the political headquarters of Nigeria, and is the most developed city in the country. The cosmopolitan capital of the city is a remarkably well planned city, and is among the financial hubs of the country. The city has a good deal of facilities, amenities and services, the transport system here is especially good, and traveling in the city...

Madagascar is known to be the fourth largest island in the world; in addition it is positioned surrounded by the Indian Ocean almost around 250 miles off the southeast coastline of Africa. The total size of the island is almost 226,658 sq miles in size, furthermore Madagascar as well as an undersized Comoro Islands that is been located to...