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Wilderness - Providing Hospitality For More than One Hundred Years 
Monday, April 28, 2008, 07:44 PM - South Africa
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Wilderness - Providing Hospitality For More than One Hundred Years. Travel Africa - African Travel Destinations And Vacation InformationWilderness offers a wonderful temperature year around, with summers as well as winters that are warm and sunny. This picture perfect destination is situated between te Goukama Nature Reserve and the Kaaimans River. The breathtaking Outeniqua Mountains border the area, providing even more depth and interest to the beauty of Wilderness.

During the 19th century, the area was well known for its natural beauty and hospitality. The only lodging during the time came in the form of a quaint stone farmhouse. Wildnerness' reputation for goodwill and hospitality became well established during this time period. Later, a boarding house right on the sea was established. It would later come to be known as the Karos Wilderness Hotel.

Today, Wilderness is known for its sun splashed beaches and tranquil sea. In fact, Wildnerness has today become one of the most popular holiday resorts for international visitors. Once you have laid eyes on the numerous lagoons, natural lakes and rivers you will see why so many water sport enthusiasts flock to the area each and every year.

The National Park boasts five lakes, five rivers, two estuaries and 18 km of sweeping coastline. Wildlife, especially birds, abound in the area; making it an ideal destination for nature lovers. You will also be able to enjoy a wide range of different recreational activities including whale watching, horse riding, hiking, dolphin watching, scenic drives and mountain biking. In addition, there are a number of ferry cruises and day tours which will provide you with an intimate view of the beauty of Wilderness.

There are also a number of different talented craftsmen working in the local area, providing the opportunity to pick up fabulous finds and bargains at craft markets which are held on a monthly basis. Most are held toward the middle or end of the month, so be sure to plan your trip accordingly so you will not miss the opportunity to snatch up these fabulous wares.

The rustic charm of downtown will certainly inspire you and is definitely an experience you will never forget. This small village of timeless beauty offers numerous things to see and do. Be sure to check out the Map of Africa Viewpoint, where you can take advantage of a sweeping view of the Kaaimans River. Dolphin Point is another must see, offering a vast view of the ocean for mile upon mile. The viewpoint gained its name from the large number of dolphins which can frequently be viewed from the sight regularly. During breeding season, which occurs during the winter, the sight is also an excellent location for whale watching as well.

From the Kaaimans River Bridge, you can snap fabulous photos of the Outeniqua Tjoe-Choo as it makes its way over the ocean on its daily trek from Knysna to George.

Top off your trip with a visit to Woodville Tree, a famed picnic spot and home to a tree which is believed to be approximately 800 years old.

From dolphin and whale watching to expansive outdoor recreation, Wilderness is the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely and hospitable holiday.

By: Kadence Buchanan
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African Hunting Safaris Are Not All About Killing Animals, Some Of Which Are Protected 
Sunday, April 13, 2008, 07:13 PM - Africa In General
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African Hunting Safaris Are Not All About Killing Animals, Some Of Which Are Protected. Travel Africa - African Travel Destinations And Vacation InformationThe African hunting safari will take you to some of the most primitive as well as modern places all across Africa. From the lush forests to the expansive savannas to the tumbling waterfalls to the lofty mountains there is a land of beauty as well as magnificence that awaits you providing you with the opportunity to hunt the best magnificent trophy animals in complete safety.

No Shortage Of Choices

The choices of African hunting safaris are many and you would like the South African safari that has a very spectacular landscape that is much appreciated all across the world. The plateaus of Zimbabwe and its intertwined hills and valleys provide hunters with good gaming opportunities.

There is also Botswana with scrubby savannas and sandy basins as well as the great Kalahari Desert to provide varied game. The last frontier in Africa is certainly Tanzania which has the Rift Valley as well as vast plains that add a different dimension to the African hunting safari. And, if you wish to go great cat hunting, then take the African hunting safari in Zambia which has flat hills as well as huge valleys that have many of these creatures waiting for you to aim at.

You can shoot with your gun, or with your camera and the African hunting safari gives you the opportunity to shoot different big game including the lion, elephant, leopard as well as antelopes, hippos, giraffes and a whole lot more. You will also find the aardwolf as well as zebra in your sights on an African hunting safari.

You will certainly love the African hunting safari as you bounce on the back of an old jeep in your search for big game including elephants, tigers, gazelles as well as rhinoceroses. Since these animals are usually not found in captivity seeing them live is a big thrill in itself. Also, African hunting safaris have undergone a sea change and they are not all about killing animals, since many of them are protected. The photographer is more welcome and the excitement is the same.

You might choose to go for a night African hunting safari so that you can catch nocturnal animals such as lions, or you may choose to go in a small group aboard a jeep, or be one amongst a large group. You may have to spend the nights in tent villages which mean that often you don't have to venture too far out to see the animals graze. In any case, your guide would know all the watering holes as well as places where to track animals that you are interested. Check with them and they'll most willing to give you good advice.

By: Low Jeremy
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Experience Morocco Culture With Cultural Tours 
Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 12:00 AM - Morocco
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Experience Morocco Culture With Cultural Tours. Travel Africa - African Travel Destinations And Vacation Information.Culture of morocco tells us about the ethics and civilization followed by the people. Moroccan cultural tours says about the people, their behavior, tradition followed and many other concept which is considered as most important and essential as well as most required for the people. These cultural tours comes up with wide thoughts followed, it may beliefs, set of behavior to be followed by the people, festival and their religion. Culture of morocco comprises of wide and detailed history of the people and their tradition. Morocco tours and holidays enable the people to know more about the morocco culture tours. Art and culture in morocco is excellent and it beautifully tells the people regarding the social structure of morocco. Morocco cultural tours specify the ethics, civilization, religion, diversification and all their specifications. The cultural language of morocco is entirely different and it distinguishes itself from other languages.

Morocco culture comes up with Berber tents and camel trek and morocco women are more civilized and they are customized. Fes guesthouse, morocco climate, morocco women, morocco food, morocco education and lot more says about the cultural tours in morocco. Morocco culture offers a pleasant, traditionalized, customized and relaxed culture to the people and it make the Moroccan to be enjoyed with the cultural civilization. The mixture of the French language and the Islamic religion make Morocco a unique destination for us. It is important for travelers to learn as much as possible in advance so that we can travel respecting these differences and minimizing any negative impacts.

Modest dress and a few words in local language are the keys to unlocking the doors of local interaction in Morocco. A respect and understanding of the differences between yourself and the other citizens of the world will make for beneficial interaction for all parties. In particular your visit to the small village Imlil in the High Atlas Mountains and the experience of camping in the Sahara with the Berber people gives you the opportunity to share the best of yourself and receive the best the locals of these environs have to offer. This will be a life time experience for you.

Trekking in the Atlas Mountains will surely make for an incredible holiday. The tiny villages perched on the sides of the mountain, the warmth and hospitality of the Berber people and the spectacular views over there all add up to an amazing Atlas Mountain holiday. Marrakech or Marrakech, known as the "Red City" or "Al Hamra," is a famous city with a population of 1,036,500 in southwestern Morocco, near the foothills of the Atlas Mountains. After Casablanca, Marrakesh is the second largest city in Morocco and was known to early travelers as "Morocco City." Prior to the advent of the Almoravids in the 11th century, this area was ruled from the city of Aghmat.

Marrakech has the largest traditional market in Morocco and also has the busiest square in the entire continent of Africa, which is called Djemaa el Fna. The square bustles with acrobats, story-tellers, dancers, water sellers and musicians by day; and food stalls by night, becoming a huge open-air restaurant.

Like many North African and Middle Eastern cities, Marrakech is comprised of both old fortified city the medina and an adjacent modern city called Gueliz. It is served by Menara International Airport and a rail link to Casablanca and the north.

By: Ron Victor
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Egypt Travels 
Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 08:09 PM - Egypt
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Giza Pyramids. Egypt Travels. An Africa travel destinations information article.A tour to Egypt can be a good experience with the variety of delights that the country has to offer. A large number of tourists flank the world-famous Sahara desert and the Giza pyramids. One would wonder how a country with its hot and dry climate, plays such a gracious host to so many people. However, every day there is an increasing number of people visiting Egypt. The main tourist attractions in Egypt are the Sahara desert, the Giza pyramids and the Karnak temple.

The Sahara desert is the largest in the world, encompassing approximately 3,320,000 square miles. Geographically, on the west of the desert lies the Atlantic Ocean, and to its north are the Atlas Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. To the east lies Red Sea, and to the South, a zone of ancient, immobile sand dunes. The desert is a beautiful sight when the golden rays of the sun glisten on the sand dunes.

The Giza Pyramids in Egypt are in Greater Cairo and are one of the wonders of the world. The Egyptian pharaoh Khufu of the Fourth Dynasty built this monument around the year 2560 BC, to serve as a tomb when he died. The tradition of pyramid building began in Ancient Egypt, so as to serve as a ""platform"" covering the royal tomb. Today, the Great Pyramid is enclosed with the other pyramids and the Sphinx, in the tourist region of the Giza Plateau. The structure consists of approximately 2 million blocks of stone, each weighing more than two tons. These are popularly referred to as either “The Granaries of Joseph” or ""The Mountains of Pharaoh"".

The Karnak Temple is in El-Karnak, a small village on the banks of the river Nile. The temple consists of an open-air museum that has four main parts namely, the precincts of Amon-Re, Montu, Mut and the temple of Amenhotep IV. This temple was constructed around the 18th century B.C. The Karnak temple is the most-visited site in Egypt after the Giza pyramids and is the largest ancient site in the world.

The Valley of the Kings and the modern Opera house are other popular attractions in Egypt.

By: Eddie Tobey
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Travel Guide to Morocco 
Tuesday, March 4, 2008, 05:40 PM - Morocco
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Travel Guide to Morocco. An Africa travel destination information article.When thinking of Morocco, many things come to mind. The famous Casablanca, never ending sand, hot weather and mirages were some of the things I first thought of. However, Morocco is far from being just that. Beautiful in its own right, its culture and diversity is something you'll be truly immersed in the moment you set foot on their land.

Unlike most countries, Morocco isn't anywhere near being a wealthy place with ultra modern skyscrapers. Though their bigger cities such as Casablanca, Rabat, Agadir do have their modern centers and buildings, the outskirts is where real Morocco seems to lie.

One way to experience Morocco apart from being in the city would be trekking through the High Atlas Mountains. Seeing it from afar, one usually gawks in awe at the never ending hills with snowy tops and fog, greenery surrounding the foot of the mountains. To some it presents a challenge, to others its excitement. Whichever way you see it, you'll remember the experience for life. Head for the popular Toubkal Mountain in the High Atlas, which has the highest peak of 4167m, a view which will make all the steep slopes and unbelievably long walks worthwhile.

Located at the foot of the Atlas Mountains are the famous Berber tribes. The indigenous people of North Africa, you'll find they're rarely bothered with outside life but are ever so heartwarming when you stop by for a chat. Something not to be missed as you're trekking through the Atlas Mountains, these people live a way of life you'll deem simplistic, yet charming.

If mountains don't do it for you, there is always the opposite extreme, the Sahara. Amazingly though, only a little bit of morocco is covered with dunes and such. The most famous would be the Erg Chebbi dunes, located near the city of Merzouga. Getting to the dunes is in itself a trek. Walking across the flattest land with what seems like miles before you get to the actual dunes. If you spend the night out in the Sahara, you'll be in for a real treat. Cooling temperatures at night and a blanket of the most beautiful night sky you've ever seen. Sleeping under the stars is literally what you will be doing, with the feeling of being in a totally different world.

Though Morocco is said to be one country, the many experiences you get from all over make it seem like you are in two or more different places at once. From the mix of the Atlantic and Mediterranean oceans, the high Atlas Mountains to the beautiful dunes of the Sahara, Morocco is a place where it all comes together perfectly

By: Orson Johnson
Orson Johnson writes for Holiday Velvet, a website providing Morocco holiday apartments & Holiday rentals worldwide.
Kenya? Think Zambia! 
Monday, March 3, 2008, 12:26 AM - Zambia
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Kenya? Think Zambia! An African travel destination information article.The recent troubles in Kenya are a tragic situation for it's people; there can be no denying that. How this will affect it's tourist market in the near future remain to be seen but it is clear customers are shopping elsewhere for their safari experience in particular. Kenya is regarded as the home of the Safari with several years of growth in it's offering.

It is time for Zambia to compete in this market so says Simon Williams of VIPvillas. "The standard of accommodation and Safari experience in Zambia cannot be beaten. The country is the heart of Africa in more ways than one and to truly experience the continent and it's heritage you can't go wrong here." Zambia focuses most of it's Safari Experience on the 'Walking Safari'. A bit daunting for a first timer actually walking close to the animals but an experience that will not be forgotten! Really, how do you get a total understanding of the animals and their habitat while sitting in a caged four wheel drive vehicle? Simon thinks the experience of getting close to the animals provides a true replication of the early days of Safari. "Everyone has seen the film Born Free and I dare say many travellers think this is the type of experience they are going to get on Safari. Unfortunately with you in a van and the animal at a distance you don't really experience the beauty and sheer awe of them. With very experienced guides at your side and safety of the highest standards you have the opportunity to really understand the animals and their habitat. It's real adventure stuff; trekking on foot like David Attenborough!"

The TV presenter Michaela Strachan agrees with Simon. "Luangwa, Zambia, was the first place I went on a proper walking safari holiday. If you're into safaris and you've never tried a walking one I'd highly recommend it. You really feel part of the bush and see and learn about things that would pass you by if you were in a vehicle. At Kuyenda, we slept in a thatched cottage with the most amazing sausage tree right outside. The most memorable night for me was listening to an elephant chomping away at the sausage pods whilst we lay under our mozzie net in the middle of the night. It's always amazing falling asleep to the sounds of the African bush."

By: Andy Parr
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