While many people in the West often confuse the second largest continent in the world as being a single country, Africa comprises 54 different countries. This continent with its diverse population, customs, and beautiful landscapes is said to be the first inhabited place on the earth by humans. Modern man is believed to have had his origins somewhere between Ethiopia and Kenya in East Africa. Many parts of the continent bear a strong testament to this belief with people in the rural areas following age-old traditions, ancient rituals, and customs, like a land frozen in time. However, North Africa is also home to one of the most advanced ancient civilizations, that of ancient Egypt. African cities like Cape Town, Addis Ababa and Nairobi have embraced development and taken giant strides towards a better future.
Besides the diversity of its people, Africa is also a land of superlatives having the world’s longest river, the Nile, running from Burundi to Egypt, and the world’s largest desert, the Sahara as well as the tallest free-standing mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Various animal species are found in this vast expanse of land which is renowned for its safaris. From Kenya’s Masai Mara to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, and Kruger National Park in South Africa, there is no dearth of safaris to entice the wide-eyed traveler.
Cairo is one of the most vibrant, exhilarating, exotic, fascinating and welcoming cities in the Mediterranean. It is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in Africa, its name means “the victorious city”. It houses ancient secrets from numerous peoples who lived in its beautiful lands like the Pharaohs, Coptics, Muslims, Jews and more.…
Situated on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh is where you can enjoy year-round sunshine, inclusive hotels, beautiful beaches and some of the best scuba diving sites in the world. This historical city is famous around the world because of the variety and abundance of corals and marine life…
A country linking the North East of Africa with the Middle East, Egypt is usually known as the land of the Pharaohs. It has one of the longest histories of all times by a country, tracing its heritage back to the 6th-4th millennia BCE. This country is considered as the cradle of civilization and was…
So you decided to make Sharm El Sheikh your next holiday destination? We aren’t really surprised. Who wouldn’t love to visit this sun-and-sea paradise? Set on the southern coast of the Gulf of Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh boasts crystal-clear waters, vivid reefs, and an abundance of exotic fish. Its marvelous underwater scenery makes it a…
Cairo is beauty at its best. Words cannot describe this place. Also called the “Mother of the World”, it’s the largest city in Africa. There seems to be no limit to what you can find or do in Cairo. While exploring the city, you’ll most probably stumble upon many mosques and mausoleums. From visiting the…
If you’re planning to visit Cairo, you should definitely spend a few nights in Giza. It’s the third-largest city in Egypt, located near River Nile, and is famous for its historical landmarks. Well, in case you don’t know, Giza has many royal Egyptian mortuaries and sacred structures. They include the Great Sphinx, the Great Pyramid…