Hotels and Accommodation in Africa

For the international traveler and adventure seeker there is one name more than any other that conjures up images of exotic travel – and that is Africa. From the pyramids of Egypt to Table Mountain in Cape Town there is no continent quite so rich with spectacular variety as Africa.

This is the land of the Sahara Desert, of the Central African snowcaps, Kilimanjaro and the Mountains of the Moon. It is the Source of the Nile, the home of the open plains, thundering hooves, palm fringed coastlines, jostling dhows and exotic islands.

Tragically misunderstood by most people in the West as a land of poverty and corruption, war and famine, and simply as a land of suffering—a misconception only bolstered by the media and the numerous NGOs on the continent—Africa today is a vast continent with many bustling metropolises, friendly people, and amazingly diverse and beautiful landscapes.

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Egypt

Herodotus once wrote of Egypt that “Nowhere are there so many marvelous things nor in the world besides are to be seen so many things of unspeakable greatness “.
Travelers have long since been drawn to the country Egypt with the awesome Sphinx, the Nile, the Pyramids, ancient Luxor and Aswan – all glorious wonders of an ancient civilization.

Madagascar

Travel in Madagascar promises to be an interesting experience. Madagascar’s wildlife is considered among the best in the world in terms of diversity, abundance, and approachability and travelling to Madagascar for this purpose is most rewarding.

Madagascar also offers some of the most spectacular landscapes, an unusual history, and a countryside full of generally friendly and wonderful people.

Mauritius

Welcome to the beautiful Mascarene Island of Mauritius! Mauritius has long been a sophisticated but laid back and popular holiday destination for travelers from around the world. Once you have experienced a little of the island culture, its people, the food, the weather, the resorts, the ocean…; need I go on

Mozambique

Mozambique is a gorgeous tropical paradise of a country. The coastline is long, and palm-fringed beaches define lovely bays sheltering colourful coral reefs. The main reasons most people visit Mozambique, though are to dive, fish, sun tan or indulge in yummy seafood. Mozambique is renowned for its succulent swimming prawns

Namibia

Namibia is a country of breathtaking contrast. From the tropical forests of the Caprivi where the Okavango and great Zambezi are home to crocodiles, hippo, and the herds of migrating elephants – to the unique lifestyle of the creatures of the Namib Desert that survive for months without ‘drinking’ water.

Wedged between the Kalahari and the chilly South Atlantic, Namibia has deserts, seascapes, bushwalking and boundlessness.

Seychelles

Seychelles is famous for having some of the best beaches in the world, pristine and uncrowded. Some are framed by age-old granite boulders. Others offer powder-soft sands, turquoise waters and superb opportunities for swimming, snorkeling and relaxation.

Seychelles is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Vallee de Mai on Praslin where the Coco-de-mer nut grows; and the Aldabra, the world’s largest raised coral atoll.

Zanzibar

Zanzibar Island in Tanzanzia which is called Unguja by the locals – is a dream destination. Stretching along its 85km long coast, there are a myriad of beaches and seaside resorts lining the shores of Zanzibar Island’s turqoise-coloured Indian Ocean.

Zanzibar is home to an incredible diversity of places and peoples. And there are enough palm-fringed beaches to keep you here for a lifetime!

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Interesting facts about Africa

1. Africa is the second largest of the earth’s seven continents and makes up approximately 22% of the earth’s total land area
2. Africa is the most centrally located of all of the continents with both the prime meridian (0 degrees longitude) and the equator (0 degrees latitude) passing through it.
3. Population experts estimate that there are at least 3,000 distinct ethnic groups (tribes) in Africa. Nigeria alone has more than 370 recognized tribes within its population.
4. The Nile River, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea at the northeastern edge of Africa, is the longest river in the world with a total length of 4,132 miles (6,650 kilometers). It is formed from the juncture of two smaller rivers: the White Nile and the Blue Nile.
5. Africa contains the world’s largest desert, the Sahara, which makes up an area greater in size than the entire continental U.S.
6. Egypt is the most popular tourist destination in Africa, attracting around 10 million visitors per year.
7. Four of the five fastest land animals reside in Africa: the cheetah, the wildebeest, the lion, and the Thomson’s gazelle. All of these animals can run at speeds above 50 miles per hour, with the cheetah reaching a top speed of about 70 miles per hour.
8. Africa is home to the world’s largest living land animal, the African elephant, which can weigh between 6 and 7 tons.
9. In 1974, the skeleton of “Lucy,” a hominid who lived approximately 3.2 million years ago and has been considered a common ancestor to the human family, was discovered in Hadar, Ethiopia. In 1979, a 165-foot trail of the earliest hominid footprints was discovered in the Kibish region of Tanzania. The two discoveries indisputably marked northeastern Africa as the birthplace of humanity.
10. The oldest literate civilization in Africa is the Pharaonic civilization of ancient Egypt. Historical records date the rise of the Egyptian state to about 3300 B.C. and the fall from influence at 343 B.C., making it one of the world’s oldest and longest-lasting civilizations.