Category: Africa Travel

There is plenty to do and see in Mauritius, sea apart (really beautiful and diverse) obviously.

The Botanical Garden of Pamplemousses: Known to naturalists all over the world, contains rare species of birds and rare specimens such as sea lilies that can have a diameter of nearly two meters, Talipot and Corypha palms and Victoria Regia lotus flowers.

The capital Port Louis, behind a mountain range that protects it from trade winds. Enchanting panorama that can be enjoyed from fortress Citadel, joined the bustling harbor and fun shopping you can do in Bazaar: spices such as vanilla tea, silk, the typical jewelry to model wooden sailing ships. Continue reading “What to do and see in Mauritius”

If you’re looking for a chance to learn, travel abroad, and make a substantial difference in the lives of others, consider volunteer work in South Africa. As the 25th largest (and 24th most populous) country in the world, almost 53 million people call South Africa home. With its impressive variety of cultures, religions, and languages, South Africa is often referred to as the rainbow nation.

Its fauna is no less diverse, with over 200 species of mammals living within this nation’s boundaries. If recent news of Walter Palmer has taught us anything, it’s that many of these animals that live in Africa are still at risk of senseless poaching, which is why now is more important than ever to volunteer your time on a South African animal reserve.

As a volunteer, you have a great opportunity before you. Choosing an accredited tourism company to facilitate your trip to South Africa can help you maximize your experience as a volunteer. By partnering with a company that has made eco-friendly volunteer possible in this particular country, you can make sure your efforts genuinely go towards animal welfare efforts. Continue reading “Make Change Happen In South Africa”

Visit Senegal can be an exciting experience, but you must be informed about the required vaccinations when traveling to this country.

Traveling is a nice habit for many people. Among the exotic destinations that are chosen, one is Senegal. Traveling north of Senegal can be pretty exciting. However, it is necessary to consider that before traveling to Senegal should go to the doctor to put relevant vaccines.

Vaccines are always necessary if you go to Senegal
Whatever the time of year you travel to Senegal, health authorities always recommend the following vaccines. The yellow fever vaccine is important and can put in health centers usual children who more than one year old. Continue reading “Immunizations required for travel to Senegal”

Without fear sin of exaggeration, one can say that the capital of the Western Cape Province, door to European colonization in the seventeenth century, is one of the most beautiful on the planet: beaches, mountains and vineyards set its spectacular surroundings.

The country’s oldest historical vestige, the Castle of Good Hope, can be taken as a starting point to explore the metropolis. Built by the Dutch in 1666, the pentagonal fort now houses the Museum of the Army and Navy. This first colonial high is just a prologue to the magnificent architectural ensemble begins to unfold in Parliament Street. The Anglican Cathedral of St. George (headquarters of the recently retired Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize), is the best example of British style practiced at the end of the last century. Other buildings dot the historic whiff of English and Dutch, as the Parliament, opened in 1885; the Groote Kerk, the oldest Christian Temple in the country; the garden company, located where the pioneer Jan van Riebeeck; planted a vegetable garden and in general, the Victorian houses that flank the Long Street, famous also for its specialized shops. Continue reading “South Africa: Cape Town”

African country over its territory has extensive surface desert, the known Sahara desert. Only around inhabited oasis and its capital is Cairo. Famous for its history, monuments, Egypt is a dream destination for men and women. Who doesn’t want to see the pyramids, the great Sphinx, as well as the ancient remains that the country has.

Perhaps you see far and imposing this country and believes that achieve know it in its entirety will be difficult and even dangerous, but it is not so, because often traveling with guidebooks subtract you time know the wonders that do not form part of the traditional route. Furthermore, as must know almost everything in the end will not be able to know anything in particular. Continue reading “Travel to Egypt”