Showing posts with label Africa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Africa. Show all posts

Friday, April 15, 2016

Africa offers some of the best tourist destinations in the world. From the pyramids in Egypt, the Masai Mara in Kenya, the Victoria Falls in Zambia and the sunny beaches of Cape Town, the continent has countless attractions. To view all the locations and scenes that Africa has to offer, a trip across the continent by car is highly advisable. Arriving by car presents a unique opportunity to experience the diverse places and people.

The Pyramids of Giza

Found in Egypt remain at all times the Pyramids of Giza one of the largest architectural design. Before Built 5000 years, the Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Driving through the desert plains of Giza is an experience like no other. The tourist attractions in Giza include Great Pyramid of Giza, Giza Necropolis, Great Sphinx of Giza, Pyramid of Chephren, Giza Plateau, Pyramid of Menkaure, Giza Zoo and Gezira

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The Masai Mara

Found in East Africa Kenya, the Masai Mara is a protected area like no other. Arriving by car via the Masai Mara you can see the rare opportunity of viewing some of the "Big Five" animals. You might even get lucky and see once in a lifetime opportunity all these animals in their natural habitat. The Mara is home to the "Big Five", which include :. The African lion, the African leopard, the African elephant, the buffalo and the rhino Mara

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Victoria Falls

The journey across Africa will definitely lead you to the Victoria Falls. The sight of a 1 mile wide and 355-foot waterfall is simply breathtaking. Found in South Africa, Zambia is a major tourist destination is best explored by car. There are numerous activities for you at the Victoria Falls, they include:

1. Viewing the falls from a safe distance.

2. Swimming in natural pool on the edge of the falls.

3. bungee jumping from the Victoria Falls Bridge.

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4. jet boat allows you to see the waterfalls from below.

5 white water rafting on the Zambezi.

Cataratas Victoria. Zambia.

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Cape Town

The culmination of a journey through Africa's "Victoria Falls as seen from Zambia" Cape Town in South Africa. The beautiful, sunny beaches and Table Mountain side are captivating. The best attractions are :. Cape Town beaches, Table Mountain, the wine lands and Robben Iceland

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Travel through Africa by car is an adventure worth. The key is to come up with a good car, navigating the rough terrain African. If you have chosen to travel without a guide, you have done sufficient research on the roads and safety. DSA theory test will also help you get prepared for the African adventure by car. Coming from North Africa to South Africa allows you the ability to display various tourist attraction sites. With enough time on your hands, you can enjoy in a position to African culture and the beautiful sides. The DSA theory test will ensure a stress-free African adventure.

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (also known as Motlatse Reserve) is located in eastern Mpumalanga, South Africa. The park has many steep cliffs, rivers and a large pool, the views are stunning and there are many famous viewpoints such as - "Window of God", "devil-window" and "The Three Rondvels view"

. For more information visit Wikipedia - Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve

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Sunday, January 24, 2016

"Big Hole" is an old diamond mine, which closed in 1914 - it is now a massive crater filled with water - about 214 feet deep and a circumference a little more than 1.5 kilometers. The city of Kimberley (South Africa) is right at the top of the Big Hole
In March 1888 the owners of several mines decided to combine & amp; amp. combine the mines of this area to a large mine and a great company that is still known as De Beers. De Beers is still on the side and tried the Big Hole register as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, De Beers has done some to work on the site and now there is an entrance fee, a small museum and an observation deck overlooking the large Hole- .

For more information visit Wikipedia - Big Hole

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Saturday, January 9, 2016

lion head is a mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. It is located right next to the Table Mountain (it is strongly recommended to start the hike early and then take the cable car, which is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Cape Town) Lion's Head peaks at 669 meters (the Table Mountain is about 400 meters higher ). Lionshead peak forms a dramatic backdrop to the city of Cape Town and there is a famous Stone Ledge, the amazing photos makes (in this Cape Town is blurred in the background), the decline is stright down (below the toolbar) is not as deep, as opposed to other Ledges like here in Norway, still looks amazing when you catch the right angle

For more information visit Wikipedia -. Lion's Head (Cape Town)

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Wednesday, January 6, 2016

South Africa, or officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is a country located in the southernmost part of Africa. There along the South Atlantic coast and in the Indian Ocean stretched with 2798 km. This country is a multi-ethnic society and has a wide variety of cultures, languages ​​and religions.

About 80% of people there are of black African descent shared among a variety of ethnic groups speaking different Bantu languages. Nine of these languages ​​an official status.

The name comes from its geographical location at the southern tip of Africa. In the formation of the country, the Union of South Africa was named, but in 1961 the name was South Africa has been amended.

This country is filled with many attractions. One of the 3 main cities, Cape Town is that the most is known, and is known from the mountains above him.

Lion's Head, Cape Town, South Africa

Lion's Head is a mountain in Cape Town, between Table Mountain and Signal Hill. It peaks at 669 m above sea level. This peak is part of a dramatic backdrop of the city of Cape Town. It is known for its spectacular views over the city and the Atlantic coast. The most popular attraction is the hour-long hike to the top at full moon.

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12 Apostles & amp; amp; Camps Bay, South Africa

Twelve Apostles is a mountain range of the Table Mountain, which is on the Atlantic coast of the peninsula. This area continues in a southerly direction to Cape Point, the southernmost in Africa.

12 Apostles & amp; Camps Bay, South Africa

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Stony Point Penguin colony, Bettys Bay, South Africa

This place is filled with penguins and large boulders. A peaceful place to enjoy the view of the penguins and other birds. A place to connect to nature and forget about everything else.

Stony Point Penguin colony, Bettys Bay, South Africa

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Kogelberg Mountains & amp; amp; South Atlantic

Kogelberg is a chain of mountains along the False Bay in the Western Cape in South Africa. This area has the steepest and higest drop directly into the ocean from every South African coastline.

Kogelberg Mountains & amp; South Atlantic, South Africa

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Western Cape region of road between Caledon and Napier, South Africa

Western Cape is the fourth largest province of South Africa. It is a house of Cape Town.

Western Cape region seen from the road between Caledon and Napier, South Africa

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Shipwreck - Trawler Meisho Maru No. 38, west of Cape Agulhas

This is a fishing trawler that sank near Cape Agulhas in in 1997.

Shipwreck - Trawler Meisho Maru No. 38, west of the Cape Agulhas Lighthouse, South Africa

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End Of The Road, Cape Agulhas

The southernmost tip of Africa is located near Cape Agulhas. This is a rocky headline. It is the official dividing point between the Atlantic and Indian Ocean.

Cape Agulhas, the southernmost tip of Africa, South Africa

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