Archive for the ‘Africa’

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    Fish River Canyon
    Hiking the canyon Renowned as paradise for hikers, the canyon is located in Namibia and is the world’s second largest canyon. The Fish River itself is the longest river in Namibia with its length being 650 kilometers. It moves to South-West of Ai-Ais into the Oranje from the eastern Naukluft Mountains.  Around 550- metres deep canyon came into existence some 500 million years back. One of the most visited tourist attractions; the canyon commences from Seeheim and concludes its journey at Ai-Ais. The River water is stopped in Mariental’s Hardap by dam hence, the water flow has relatively slowed down. The River gets dried up during wintry dry days. However, the rainy season most of the times bring floods into the River. Part and parcel of a Nature Conservation Park, the canyon vicinity will let you take a look at the creation  [...]
    Posted at December 8th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
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    Experience Life At Dar es Salaam
    Dar es Salaam is an absolute paradise for all music lovers¬. However, people who wish to enjoy a great night out will find this place a tad disappointing. Pubs and watering holes Cynics Café and the Wine bar are two pubs worth a mention. The Q-bar is not too far behind in standards. These popular hangouts have earned the nickname, sports bars. The simple reason for this is that along with drinks they do cover live sporting events. When there are no sports to cover, the music serves as a backup. If you want your money’s worth for cocktails, then the Kilimanjaro Hotel is the place to be. There are other great places for just chilling out. Slipway and The Corner Bar are two renowned bars in Masaki. The Garden Bistro offers a great ambience with its Indian, African, and Western music. The Irish Pub offers a unique setting and cuisine,  [...]
    Posted at November 11th, 2009 at 09:11 pm
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    Intriguing Saadian Tombs- Part II
    The impressive Saadian Tombs lay secreted and wiped out of reminiscence till 1917, when General Hubert Lyautey came across the concealed exquisiteness of the tombs at some stage in a French airborne inspection, following which a passage was made from the sides of the Kasbah Mosque. The protracted abandon has assured their safeguarding and on comprehending their noteworthy consequence, the much desired restorative effort was promptly undertaken. Majority of the Saadian line and regal offspring were laid to rest inside the mausoleums, with trustworthy, devoted servitors and warriors been allocated attractive entombment sites within the expanses of the gardens. The awe-inspiring tombs are lavishly done with the graveyard garden animate with intense scents of aromatic rosemary and blossoming roses and shaded by big palm plantations.  [...]
    Posted at August 26th, 2009 at 04:08 pm
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    Intriguing Saadian Tombs- Part I
    The most enticing locales in Morocco, the breathtaking Saadian Tombs are situated in outer Marrakesh with the site being easily reachable by commencing at the heart of the city or Djemma el Fna and following the Rue Bab Agnaou. Starting at the Kasbah Mosque, the course till the tombs is adequately sign boarded. Subsequent to their astounding unearthing in 1917, this spectacular site has been painstakingly re-established to its former splendour and has been aptly maintained ever since. Inhabiting a secluded corral at the Kasbah, the tombs are splendidly adorned with multi-coloured terrazzo, Arabic libretto and intricate carvings. This location might have been a resting ground prior to the Saadian era, however the initially identified entombment period go back to 1557, with the major structures being built during the reign of Sultan  [...]
    Posted at August 26th, 2009 at 04:08 am
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    Sundry Scenic Okavango Delta
    One of the world most bio-diverse wilderness, as a potent river meanders its way from the highlands in Angola, tipping out athwart the huge, levelled plains in north Botswana forming the biggest inland delta globally, the majestic Okavango. It is Africa’s splendid and biggest oasis that is situated in the middle of the Kalhan sands. A treasure chest of sorts with a huge populace of 95 reptilian and amphibian forms, 72 small animal types, numerous grass-eaters like giraffe, roan, impala, red lechwe, buffalo, elephant, zebra, wildebeest, sable alongside sitatuga, the rare and near endangered wild dog, leopard, lion, cheetah, hyena, lion which prey on the herbivores. The delta ecology with its varying habitats from parched to inundated has more than thousand varied plant forms, an estimate of 35 million fish of close to 80 species-  [...]
    Posted at July 9th, 2009 at 08:07 am
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    The Great Mosque of Djenne – Timbuktu Mali
    Djenne, the primeval commercial point and the focal core of Muslim erudition in Mali, is located in close proximity to the flood plain of Bani River, southwest of Timbuktu. The Great Mosque of Djenne, an architectural marvel of the Sudano-Sahelian manner, is the most renowned milestones in Africa with the encompassing city is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site where the Mosque stands was originally the location of the palace of Sultan Kunburu in 1240, who after becoming a Muslim ordered to tear down the palace to turn it into a mosque whose towers and walls were constructed by his immediate descendants. When the town came under the reins of jihadi fundamentalist Seku Amadu who objected to the mosque let it go into shambles. During the period from 1834 to two years down the line, Seku built a new mosque that comprised  [...]
    Posted at June 25th, 2009 at 12:06 am
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    South Africa – Buoyant Rainbow Realm
    An innate cultural haven with the trio of Cape Town, Pretoria and Bloemfontein being key capital cities offering a gigantic plethora of exploring and traveling opportunities for the discerning traveler. The intrinsic wonder of the Table Mountain in Cape Town is best experienced via walking it up or atop the cable car rides. Enjoy the bravura of the picturesque paradise of the parliamentary capital of Cape Town atop the cable car. South Africa has several heritage site listings to its credit, one of them being the Robben Island in Cape Town, which for hundreds of years was the site for deportation for many considered social menace during the apartheid period and as a means of exacting castigation. Head off to the V&A Waterfront located amidst Table Mountain and the Robben Island for splendid milieu, shopaholic haven, bistros,  [...]
    Posted at June 23rd, 2009 at 02:06 pm
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    Gracious Egypt Gifted With 7 Wonders
    Pyramids: Egypt comprises of pyramids, Giza Complex and many other worth seeing sights which one would love to see. In 5 century B.C Herodotus included Pyramids and the Giza Complex as one of the wonders of Egypt. Pyramids are even older than the temples you will ever find in here. Pyramids form the Upper Kingdom and were actually the tombs. Funeral boat of Khufu is also found here. The Native Egyptians for you to see the Pyramids make you buy the camel rides in order to see them. Pyramids are worth seeing comprising of such a great architecture which is still not being understood yet. St. Catherine’s Monastery: Sr.Catherine’s Monastery is believed to be the oldest Christian Monastery of the world, constructed on the orders of Emperor Justinian. Monastery is run by Greek Orthodox Church and consists of ancient 120 icons of ancient  [...]
    Posted at April 27th, 2009 at 06:04 am
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    Amazing Areas You Must See When Visiting Egypt
    If you are tossing around the idea of taking your family members on a long awaited grand family vacation to the beautiful area of Egypt, then be prepared because each one of you are certainly in for one of the most unforgettable times of your life. Held within the beauty and the wonder of Egypt, you will find that there are several spectacular areas that you will want to take your family on an adventurous sight seeing tour. Generally you can bet that the very first sight that most everyone can hardly wait to visit are the Great Pyramids, and for very good reason. Built back in the 5th Century BC, these breathtaking pyramids can easily put you in awe at the mere sight of them and the puzzling way in which they were built. The well-known and popular Nile River is of course another breathtakingly beautiful sight that is continuously  [...]
    Posted at April 25th, 2009 at 02:04 am