Namibia – The Land of Spectacular Landscapes This vast arid country – 317,887 sq miles / 823,327 sq km – on the southern Atlantic ocean, Namibia has spectacular scenic attractions and great animal parks. Exposed to the mercy of the elements, Namibia’s landscapes are not what you expect to find in Africa. Deserts, tortured rock, […]
A safari trip to Rwanda, or any type of holiday vacaton to Rwanda, might sound like a very strange choice. After all, Rwanda’s name is more loosely associated with half-remembered news reports of troubles and ‘genocide’ in the heart of Africa. Inside a relatively short span of about 3 months, between April and July 1994, […]
The Seychelles archipelago is made up of 115 islands, set in an enviably gentle tropical latitude from 4 to 10 degrees south of the equator in the Indian Ocean. The inner core of islands, 41 of them, are granitic and include the largest island of Mahé and the capital city of Victoria, where all international […]
South Africa, known as The Rainbow Nation, is a country that boasts a mixture of attractions to suit every kind of holidaymaker – from those seeking family fun and lovers of the great outdoors, to beach bunnies, foodies, thrill seekers and lovers of culture. From bustling cities like Cape Town and Durban, to splendid game […]
Tanzania is one of the most beautiful safari countries in East Africa. The country has top class wildlife parks and reserves set aside for big game viewing with stunning natural scenery. Tanzania also offers amazing beach holiday along the Indian Ocean. Safari Camps in the remote areas of southern and western Tanzania are usually visited […]
Uganda, so often described as the Pearl of Africa, source of the River Nile has within its borders the second largest fresh water lake in the world, Lake Victoria; in the north the magnificent Murchison Falls; in the west the Impenetrable Bwindi Forest and the superb Ruwenzori ranges. Uganda, together with Rwanda, are the gorilla […]
For many travelers, Zambia is known primarily for the grandeur of the Victoria Falls, yet an African Safari in Zambia should not be considered mere add-on or after-thought for that matter. Threaded with permanent rivers that prove a magnet for animals, Zambia is home to an enticing network of national parks, and is often less […]
In the heart of Southern Africa, land-locked Zimbabwe is a vibrant land with dramatic landscapes, impressive safari parks and welcoming people. In recent years its politics have caused great damage and distress and a decline in the number of tourists, but despite this Zimbabwe still has much to offer. Zimbabwe is enclosed between two rivers, […]
Cape Town is a scenic port city at the south-western corner of Africa. The region receives about 530mm of rainy annually, chiefly in the low-sun winter, between April and October. Cable Cars take visitors up to the flat-topped sandstone massif of Table Mountain Nature Reserve. Tours and hiking trails lead through montane fynbos with the […]
Located at the northern tip of Botswana, Chobe National park covers some 2,610,800 acres. It is watered by Angola’s Kuando River and is adjacent to Namibia’s panhandle, the Caprivi Strip. The waters fill the Linyanti Swamp and then flow northeastward, forming the Chobe River, which eventually flows into the Zambezi River. Wildlife at Chobe National […]