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The Congo River is a powerful river located in Africa. It used to be the Zaire River, which is one of the longest and deepest rivers in the world. This river plays an important role in history. Amidst the river and surrounding rain forest lived ancient people, mythical beasts and cannibals. It was a place known in the past...

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...

Madagascar is a the fourth largest island in the world. It is situated in the Indian ocean and lies just off the Africa coast. The original inhabitants here are Indonesian and African. Now, there is a mixture of many immigrants along with the locals who have populated Madagascar. Madagascar is also referred to by ecologists as the eighth continent....

When you visit Egypt, one of the major landmarks is the Colossi of Memnon, which makes tours here very interesting and extremely memorable. It is said that Amenhotep III constructed a mortuary temple in Thebes. Two statues guarded this temple on the entry gates. Today we see a 23 meter (75ftt) high collection of structures of the statues of...

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...

The Gambia is the smallest country on Africa’s mainland which should temper any expectation of hundreds of miles of beach front. What’s more, the country is long and narrow mirroring the path of the Gambia River. This leaves it with roughly 80 kilometers of Atlantic coastline. But despite its size and tiny coastline, the Gambia boasts an impressive array...

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,...

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...

Lagos Nigeria is awesome, to say the least. The city is well spread out, making it hard to capture the right atmosphere and feel. Lagos is comprised of Lagos Island, suburbs, and the island of Victoria. These islands are cities by themselves. A majority of the tourists arriving at Lagos are for business meets and errands. The infrastructure of the...

South west of Uganda a mysterious and lush green drapes across the rift valley - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest also a UNESCO world heritage site is home to half of the world’s population of the remaining mountain gorillas. The 333km2, medium altitude habitat mostly ever green forest and montane tangled vines and undergrowth vegetation make the park impenetrable giving home to...