Archive for the Category "Africa"
Built on a sand area next to a picturesque lake and surrounded by palm trees with dates, Sabha is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Libya. Here you can visit castles as well as take part in a number of adventure activities such as camel riding.
Located in southwestern Libya in a Saharan oasis, Sabha was historically the capital of the Fezzan region and is now the capital of the Sabha municipality. more…
The island of Madagascar, situated off the east coast of Africa, is often considered to be a wonderful vacationing spot.
The only drawback for tourists is a lack of infrastructure; however this also ensures that crowds of foreigners are not overrunning the country.
Madagascar is made up of six provinces – Antsiranana , Mahajanga , Toamasina , Antananarivo , Fianarantsoa and Toliara – the capital city of each lending its name to the province. more…
Luanda is the capital of Angola and the biggest city. During the years of civil war the city has been badly damaged. Not so much by fightings but by not maintainig the infrastructure for nearly 40 years! Since peace came in 2002 it is getting back on its feet again, especially since 2005.Prior to the arrival of the Portuguese, the island of what today is part of Luanda was known among the native African population as Loanda, meaning “flat land” whose inhabitants lived in small villages known as “libatas.” They were ruled by a local governor who was, in turn, a subject of the King of Congo. more…
Just a few minutes south of Cairo on the west bank of the Nile, the Pyramids of Giza rise out of the desert expanse—a tribute thousands of years old to an ancient culture. Built about 5,000 years ago, the three large Pyramids of Giza are the most recognizable Egypt attractions, as well as one of the most recognizable destinations on the planet. No visit to this ancient nation could be truly complete without standing in the presence of the Egyptian pyramids. more…
Mozambique is located in Southern Africa  along the coast of the Indian Ocean  between South Africa and Tanzania . It also shares a border with Malawi , Zimbabwe , Swaziland and Zambia .
The former Portuguese colony was once a premier destination for wealthy European tourists. Civil war, however, destroyed much of the country’s infrastructure leaving tourists, let alone the local population, with sparse options. The warring factions, Renamo and Frelimo, came to terms on a peace agreement in 1992 and the country has since enjoyed a renaissance among travelers. more…
With a population of about 1,5 million, Mogadishu is the largest city and chief seaport. The city has a rich 1,000-year history. Persian and Arab traders founded Mogadishu in the 10th century and intermarried with the local population.
One of the earliest Arab settlements on the East African coast, the city was a leading commercial port by the 13th century; it went into a period of decline by the 16th century. The port was under the control of the sultan of Zanzibar, and of the Italian government in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. more…
Ghadhames is one of the nicest places to visit. The traditional desert architecture make it an interesting stop. The beauty of the nearby region make it an ideal trip form Triploi either just for getting some taste of the desert or on the way further south, to Sebha and then on to Niger.
This traditional oasis village was once the southernmost outpost of the Roman Empire. In some ways Ghadhames still marks the southern limit of civilization before the terrain is taken over by the sands of the Sahara. 230 mi/370 km southwest of Tripoli. more…