Africa Travel Guides

Last minute holidays to Egypt do not have to include a trip to the pyramids of Giza, or any of the usual tourist attractions, as interesting as they are. Many holiday travelers going to Egypt are opting for more adventure and activity filled holidays, and skipping the usual tourist areas. For instance, diving from the Sinai Peninsular to investigate shipwrecks may be more appealing to some travelers, rather than viewing ancient artifacts and other displays in a museum.

Families with teenagers or younger children, may find that a last minute holiday in Egypt is more appealing to their teenagers if the holiday includes adventurous activities. Diving and snorkeling in the Red Sea provides family members with tales to tell friends, often these tales of adventure seem more exciting than viewing pyramids in the scorching hot sunshine that Egypt is famous for or wandering about the The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. While both these activities are enjoyable, teenagers may not want to spend their holidays learning about the ancient Egyptian civilization or marveling at great feats of engineering.

Last minute Egypt holidays can be arranged to suit anyone’s taste, from adventure to luxury to educational tours. The county offers a wide variety of destinations and activities. A family that enjoys camping and a family that enjoys 5 star hotels would be equally at home in Egypt and there is something for all ages.

Ghana or Republic of Ghana is a country in West Africa. Ghana is bordered by Ivory Coast, west, Burkina Faso to the north, Togo to the east and the Gulf of Guinea to the south.

Ghana The word means “warrior king.” During colonial times the place was inhabited by a large number of ancient kingdoms such as Ga Adangbe on the east coast, the interior of Empire Ashanti and various Fante states along the coast.

Ghana received its independence in 1957 from the United Kingdom and the new name (Ghana) was elected to the new nation formed.

Places of Interest:

Travel to Ghana includes several attractions to visit the charming West African country. For the convenience of the tourists who will visit the country. The country is well connected with other parts of West Africa and, therefore, to travel, Ghana is convenient and comfortable for tourists. Read the rest of this entry »

Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa and populated with a number of people close to 4 million.

As you will see in Section Map South Africa, Johannesburg is located in north central South Africa, near Pretoria, the administrative capital of the country.

Because of the importance Johannesburg, many people erroneously think that this city is the capital of South Africa. However, this is false for two reasons: first, because South Africa has no capital, but three. Second, because Johannesburg is not even part of the three capitals (see map of South Africa).

Johannesburg is undoubtedly one of the cities busiest tourists, commercial and social development of South Africa. Johannesburg is a great trade in gold and diamonds, enhanced by the location of this town in the hilly area of the Witwatersrand, very rich in these minerals. Read the rest of this entry »

Dahab is the second tourist destination par excellence in the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt and, fortunately, much remains to be exploited. The beach at Dahab is built mainly in the south with a few shops and restaurants with fish and other Egyptian food.

I spent four nights in Dahab and except for a tour devoted myself mainly to dive and fill your belly with delicious fresh fish. Upon exiting the water at the end of the day was hungry and easy hospitality of the place was ideal for both the stomach and the pocket.

The first day I hit a good binge in the World: A restaurant that, like most others, I agreed with the chef what to eat for 60 dinars looking silver gleaming fish and seafood on ice. The truth is that the dish that arrived was much more than I expected: starters, a delicious fish accompanied by squid, rice and vegetables. Moreover, with unparalleled sea views.

DahabLos restaurant other restaurants Dahab’s main promenade work the same way. They specialize in seafood. No need to take a look at the menu, you round up the price at the entrance to the chef. You will be putting on a tray that will cook for you according to the price you are interested in paying. They also include appetizers, desserts and whether racing or a shisha and a good tea.

Among the best I discovered the world, Cappone and Ali Baba.

If you repeat one of them will surely be much more generous to the plate. We spent especially in the Cappone. You will see the guys on the doors of the restaurants are fully agree to move its customers.

For something more affordable, not to exceed the 30 pounds in the street you will find local Mashraba Egyptian kebabs, kefta and other indigenous meals.

During my second day in Dahab I decided to take a tour to visit the Greek Orthodox monastery of Santa Catalina. Located at the foot of Jebel Musa, Mount Sinai where Moses stood up tables of the 10 commandments in the Bible crucial point that globalization the three monotheistic religions of the world.

The tour has included a visit to the monastery and the ascent of Mount Sinai. There are two different types of tour: the night to climb the peak at night to see sunrise from the top (not recommended in winter the cold and the wind hits) and one day where he made a visit to montasterio by morning and begins the ascent in the afternoon to watch the sunset at the top.

The day before I went to three travel agencies to check prices and I kept the 100 pounds that was offered in the past, the entrance to the monastery, however, was not included in what should be adding 18 pounds more.

City holy monastery of Santa Catalina is a Greek protectorate in the heart of Egypt. This is an Orthodox monastery of the oldest in the world that is still inhabited. It lies at the foot of Mount Sinai and is a particularly holy place revered by the Greek Orthodox community. Read the rest of this entry »

During this week we traveled through the cover of the week at Red Sea beaches. Specifically in the spectacular Dahab, terraces paradise and coral bottom.

I had intended to visit Egypt during my trip to the Middle East. I arrived in Dahab by chance, without guidance or plans, and stayed five nights in a hut for six euros a night, enjoyed the fresh fish in their restaurants for less than eight euros and a spectacular diving during the day for its beautiful reefs coral.

Aragon Zai-photographer and adventurer, has taken a trip of a month touring South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Namibia and we resolve the main concerns of a trip like this: What I carry in my backpack?

Let happened to his words to enlighten us:

Experience has shown me that not very full backpack bring you more prepared for the trip, but quite the opposite: the more weight and more packages useless, unless you move, and that is not what we want in a trip, do yes?

A breakdown below my baggage that I carried in my backpack for a month to travel to Africa, even though the same material can be used for any journey that is made somewhere with warm weather.

My pack the filling:

- A band-aid kit, mini scissors, gauze, iodine, antihistamines and serum for dehydration.

- Clothing: four shirts, two pants, two shorts, a sweatshirt, a bikini, underwear, sneakers and two pairs of flip flops.

- Cap or hat.

- Special travel towel: they are very light and dry quickly.

- Alarm Clock.

- Travel Guide and a book about the area for inspiration.

- Mini-bar bag to get a sandwich and energy bars or other snack.

- A knife. Very useful for peeling fruit and many other things (if you are flying do not forget to check the backpack) Read the rest of this entry »

After the photo contest recently conducted continue to receive excellent photographs and the number of users sharing unique moments through Africa Travel Guides.

In this image Ailor share this unique moment in the harsh Sahel territory where a child makes their daily work with their donkeys.

The photograph does not provide more data than its title from what I understand that the image was taken in some territory lost in the vast Sahel zone across the continent of Africa from Mauritania to Sudan.

Ailor would be great if we could comment on where we can find this place so special!

* Mauritania

To cross the border of Mauritania visa is required without exception. To get it will need a passport valid for at least six months after the date of entry into the country, two passport photos and fill in the form of visa. The visa must be requested well in the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania in Madrid or the Consulate General of the RIM in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Quintana Street, n º 14 – Ciudad Jardin – 35 005 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Telefs.: 928/23.48.33 and 928/23.45.00 – Fax: 928/29.31.66). You can also get at the border for a price of around 60 euros.

* Algeria

The Algerian authorities also require visas. The consular fee charged for issuing visas for tourists is around 25 Euros (for employers and employees of Spanish companies have superior consular fees). You must have a passport with a minimum of six months of operation, complete the form and two passport size photographs. The embassy is on the streets of Madrid General Oraá 12 and there is a consulate in the Eusebio Sempere Calle Alicante 14. Read the rest of this entry »

One of my unfinished business, as travel is concerned, is Africa.

I have not set foot on this fascinating continent where our species began to evolve. I have heard and read stories of travelers who have not done more than fan the flame of adventure that runs inside and increase the desire to step on that land chaotic, breathtaking landscapes, unstable governments – and, unfortunately, often bloody and cruel – temperatures and extreme conditions, people of thousands of ethnic groups, cultures and religions, and wild nature. In fact, my current book nightstand is The Long Way Down, written by Ewan McGregor – Obi Wan Kenobi for Star Wars freaks like me – and Charlie Boorman – the kid from La Selva Esmeralda for big film fans like me, I am fan of Antonio Gasset and Film Days program. In the book recount the bike ride from the northern tip of Scotland to the southernmost point of the African continent Cape Agulhas). For now I recommend it.

So if you too are you in love with Africa, or simply think you are curious and visit soon: here’s information on the requirements for entry and stay in some of the countries of the African mosaic. Soon we will try to cover the entire continent by facilitating the work to travelers. Read the rest of this entry »