11 ReviewsCity of the Dead (Qarafa, Arafa) is a four mile long cemetery from northern to southern part of Cairo, Egypt. To the people of Cairo and other Egyptians, it is simply el'arafa which means "the...
29 ReviewsIts a good proper road to get there and Ive been up it myself - in a car!
Actually its extremely popular with Marrakechis who drive out during the weekends making the roads often bumper to bumper....
8 ReviewsPilanesberg Park is only two hours from Johannesburg, and I had my guide drive me around the huge reserve for about fours hours (starting at noontime). But all I saw were deers, birds and a few wild...
12 ReviewsYou could be forgiven for not envisaging that you would ever be tempted to visit a disused mine site on your trip to South Africa, but perhaps the West Coast Fossil Park will make you change your...
10 ReviewsThe last part of a day trip to Amusement Park, in the late afternoon, was reserved for the safari ride in a desert. There is large number of vehicles, "Mad Max" styled alike, and each one was provided...
10 ReviewsThe mission succeeded in cleaning up and preparing for tourist divers the location of Mark Antony's palace, the Timonium.
It also cleaned up the wreckage of an ancient 35-metre wooden ship that lies...
5 ReviewsI must have gone to the other mummifcation museum, 1 human - 1 baboon - 1 cat - 1 bird - 1 crocodile.
Some tools and mummification materials, all poorly described in my opinion. about 100 items in...
8 ReviewsBain Ziani
Just back from Casablanca, the visit was one of those stupid single day cruise ship types, but we crammed plenty in. We went to a traditional Hamman (bath house) and had "the works" we were...
6 ReviewsTHIS CAMP IS SMALL COMPARED TO THE OTHERS BUT STILL A NICE CAMP, THEY HAVE A GAME VIEWING HIDAWAY THAT ONE CAN SEE THE GAME FROM , ALL THE CHALETS ARE FULLY SERVICED DAILY, AND THEY HAVE GAME DRIVES...
14 ReviewsIf you get a chance to tour or visit one of Namibia's black townships (see my comments regarding township visits on this page), be sure to get a beer at a shebeen.
Shebeens are unlicensed taverns...
37 ReviewsI now have been in the Western and White Desert for the third time and it is just breathtaking and absolutely worth it! Our tour guides (www.westerndeserttours.com) were always very friendly, they...
21 ReviewsThe roads that head out towards Asni, Imlil, Ouirgane, Taroudant etc have great views during the winter months of the snowtopped Atlas mountains - much like the views from the roofs around Marrakech...
2 ReviewsOne my my frustrations about the Johannesburg VT page is that the editing categories are confusingly inappropriate, and at least one of those categories (the 'Randburg Waterfront') doesn't exist...
14 ReviewsThe language monument reminds the people to the official status of the African language. This monument exist out of grained granite that is made into concrete.
The small columns remind that the...
4 ReviewsWalking further to the east of Montazah palace, you reach a sandy cove with a semi-private beach that is popular with picnicking families. There are also opportunities for some watersports and...
4 ReviewsPrefecture Mechouar de Casablanca was located near Mosque Mohammed V. Well, "mechouar" means a fortified palace with a parade ground.
The building with a very large Arabic gate looks impressive and...
3 ReviewsThis is probably the best way to get in touch with Africa... with the earth and animals. You will have to go on an organised tour with a guide. He will have a gun, and hopefully not have to use it!...
7 Reviews Driving around the farm at Huab with Jan we were thrilled to find this bottle tree in bloom. These striking trees are distinguished by their thick bottle-shaped trunk, which is almost branchless...
24 ReviewsOn the road approaching the Step Pyramids in Sakkara you will see several carpet making schools on both sides of the road. I have read and heard a lot about these places. Reviews range from overpriced...
6 ReviewsThe best way to see the marrakech for it's beautiful landscapes is by getting out of the hustle and noise of the city. 20 mins outside you can view the scenic views and atlas mountain landscapes of...
6 ReviewsDriving to Hermanus, which is 122kms from Cape Town, on the coast- is a wonderful days outing. As well as passing charming old fishing villages (now very 'in vogue') you will pass a few nature...
4 ReviewsAt the monastery of Bishoy (Deir Anba Bishoi)
a coptic monk showed us the place and explained us the history of the Coptic Christians in Wadi Atrun.
After the Romans in the 4th century AD came the...
2 ReviewsWe visited the Medina in Casablanca. After being disappointed by watches and tshirts and moroccan crafts made in china, we continued further off and found the Real Medina and it was...
3 ReviewsAbout 25 kms south of Satara on the H1-3 is the southern most baobab in the park. It is quite large and worth seeing especially if you do not plan on heading to the northern part of the park where...
5 ReviewsThe best place to watch animals is in the eastern part of Etosha National Park.
Why, because they are used to visitors and are not spooked by them. While is sounds romantic to get out to one of the...
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KOLOBENG NATIONAL MEMORIAL - BOTSWANA
by DAO
David Livingstone is more widely known for ‘discovering’ Victoria Falls. It is less well known that he was a Scottish Missionary who built the first church in Botswana here at Kolobeng. He was lived here with his wife Mary and their children Robert & Agnes from 1847-1852. The two buildings were a Missionary Station and a Church/School. Sadly Agnes died and she is buried nearby. The buildings were reportedly destroyed during a Boer raid whilst the Livingston’s were away travelling in 1852. Only the foundations and some iron work remain. There is a good toilet on the site. The entrance is well marked by a National Monument sign from the road and closer to the site (pictured). You need to close the gate behind your car on the main road and drive about 500 meters. Park your car outside the gate with the chains. They are not locked, just tied around the gate (pictured). The site is located...
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Lobé Falls
by Wafro
There aren’t that may places in the world where waterfalls ends in the ocean, but in Africa you have the Lobé falls in Kribi Cameroon. The Lobé river empties in the Atlantic ocean, it is a drop of a few meters, but it still has something spectacular. The waters around the waterfall are abundant with fishes and shellfish such as lobsters and prawns.
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VISIT DJIBOUTI
by DAO
When I first joined VT I wanted information about Djibouti and emailed a member who had been there. He never wrote back, so I went for a look myself. Unless your are in the military of certain nations, Djibouti is well off the tourist trail. It does have some interesting things to offer. Volcanoes, meteor valleys, desert treks and French culture & cuisine. The capital city, also called Djibouti, is full of colonial French architecture and has some good places to stay and eat. The port is famous around the world and they say it serves as the crossroads to 3 continents (Africa, Asia, and Middle East). It fascinating to see the modern port, the desert landscapes and modern military jets doing super sonic manoeuvres in the sky. If you want something different – this is different!Please visit my comprehensive Djibouti page:THE MOST COMPLETE DJIBOUTI PAGE ON VT
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Overland travel
by sheherezad
Will fill in later on this overland company with amazing custom-made vehicles for overland travel in S Africa?? I took their brochure from the hotel they use in Cape Town, next to the B&B I stayed in after my Timbavati safari!
Famadihana in Merina region (Madagascar)
by Norali
Hmmm... You are entering here in one of our mysterious local customs, that most of time, only Malagasy people understand.Textually, "Famadihana" means "Returning" (the dead corpse, in this case). This custom is a rite of the two tribes of central highlands: the Merina (from Tana province) and Betsileo (from Fianarantsoa) people. The tip and below travelogue rather deal with the Merina famadihana. I don't know whether it differs from the Betsileo rite or not. To be sure, I'd better stick to what I know. So far, this is released with my current knowledge of the rite, not documented. The text in the travelogue is mine, with the facts from the Famadihana preparations we had in our family in 1995 and pictures of a Famadihana in a peasant family (another family) in Merina region.Click here to know more. This travelogue (in my faritanin' Antananarivo page !!! ) was finally completed in...
WWF in Africa
by Wafro
WWF is an international NGO working all over the African continent.WWF's Mission StatementTo stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by:-conserving the world's biological diversity -ensuring that the use of renewable natural resources is sustainable -promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumptionWWF's Guiding PrinciplesTo guide WWF in its task of achieving the mission, the following principles have been adopted. WWF will:-be global, independent, multicultural and non party political -use the best available scientific information to address issues and critically evaluate all its endeavours -seek dialogue and avoid unnecessary confrontation -build concrete conservation solutions through a combination of field based projects, policy initiatives, capacity building and education work -involve...
VISIT LESOTHO
by DAO
Lesotho is the highest country in the world! And I bet you never even heard of it. Lesotho has the highest low point of any country in the World (1400 meters/4593 feet) and is the only country to be entirely above 1000 meters (3281 feet) high. So where is it? The Kingdom of Lesotho is a small, mountainous country in southern Africa. In fact it is surrounded by the country of South Africa. It is the only place you will see Africans not only prepared for snow, but actually receiving it. The people are super friendly and it is well worth a visit. You can see at least ¼ of the country by car in a day.
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Bare bones safari in africa-NOT!
by ilvafrica
I was in Africa for a month last summer. I went with Bush Camp Safaris out of Maun Botswana. Contact Eric (the owner)and you won't be sorry. He did an amazing trip for me in the 10days I had. Hiking and tracking with a guide everyday. High quality gear, guides, and cook. A must. Here is his email address eric@bushcampsafaris.comI am a backpacker also. This is like a five star trip but more fun. Hiking, tracking, mokoro rides. Do It!
Kakum National Park - GHANA
by Wafro
The Kakum National Park is a fairly old national park, having been established in 1932 and used for the last fifty years for thee extraction of timber. It is located in Central Region of Ghana, about 20 kilometres north of Cape Coast. It covers 360 square kilometres of Ghana's rapidly dwindling rainforest. Here you can find a lot of rainforest animals: elephants, monkeys, snakes, antelopes, leopards, etc...Kakum is also known for its canopy-walk. CHECK IT OUT!!!
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MEPLACON - Cameroon
by Wafro
MEDICINAL PLANTS CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH GROUPThis organization is leading a project on the conservation and sustainable management of medicinal plants in the Ndian division. You can find them in Mundemba. When you're interested and you want some information about the project, or you want to support them financially or give a helping hand when you're in the neighborhood you should contact them.Contact: Director Prince Nwese Cletus Nmkpang.
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