| Africa
- Mauritius |
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Mauritius
- briefly explained by Ralph Ramah
 The
island of Mauritius has a total land area of around 784 square miles or
otherwise a total area of around 788 square miles. As per reports recorded
in the year 2006, the population in Mauritius amounts up to about 1,240,827.
The capital of Mauritius is Port Louis... |
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Africa
- Namibia |
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Namibia
- A Bountiful Harvest Awaits the Adventure Traveler by
Andrew Muigai
Namibia is one of the most
beautiful names in the world. It's mysterious, lyrical and evocative, and
perfectly describes this Southern African country. The paradox of this
name is that it's actually derived from the desert that makes up much of
the country's geography... |
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Namibia
- Like No Other Place On Earth by James Weis
Situated between the Kalahari
Desert and the South Atlantic Ocean along the southeastern shoreline of
Africa, Namibia is known for its contrasting landscapes including deserts,
seascapes, boundless plateaus and rock canyons... |
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Namibia
- The Land God Made In Anger by Sarah Todd
Namibia is one of the most
beautiful names in the world. It's mysterious, lyrical and evocative, and
perfectly describes this Southern African country. The paradox of this
name is that it's actually derived from the desert that makes up much of
the country's geography.... |
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| Africa
- Senegal |
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Senegal
Basic Travel Information by Basem Al-Ghoneimy
Time: Local time is GMT.
Electricity: Electrical current is 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Round two-pin attachment
plugs are in use... |
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| Africa
- Seychelles |
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Ten
places not to miss when visiting Seychelles by Laurentiu Licsor
The Seychelles is a nation
of islands in the Indian Ocean, about 1,000 miles east of the Kenya coast
and northeast of the island of Madagascar. This paradise consists of 115
islands, of which some 40 are granitic and remainder coralline. The major
islands are Mahe, Praslin, and La Digue... |
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Seychelles
- Sitting Pretty Among Top Beach Destinations by Andrew
Muigai
Almost every description
of the Seychelles appears to be a bit over the top. Is it only the easily
impressed who get to visit and write about the Seychelles? The magic of
these islands is however real. Impressions gained of this dream island
paradise will be your refuge when you return to those long working hours... |
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Seychelles
What To Know Before You Go by Lucy Tucker
The Seychelles are truly
paradise, with extraordinary beaches on almost every island, and they are
virtually deserted. The forests are beautifully lush and green, and the
underwater sights are amazing with more fish than you could ever dream
of, whilst the colors of the sea will leave you spellbound.... |
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Spectacular
Seychelles Boast World-Class Resorts & Attractions
by Robert Scheer
The Seychelles is a group
of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, located near Madagascar, the Maldives
and Mauritius. The nation, a republic, boasts two UNESCO World Heritage
Sites, consisting of the island of Aldabra, the world's largest coral atoll
and Vallee de Mai on Praslin Island, which has been compared to the Garden
of Eden... |
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| Africa
- South Africa |
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| Africa
- Swaziland |
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Africa
Swaziland - culture and traditions flourish alongside some modern luxury
by Gerald Crawford
Swaziland is a tiny mountainous
Kingdom, sandwiched between South Africa and Mozambique, has been dubbed
the 'Switzerland of Africa'. African culture and traditions flourish here
alongside some modern luxury hotels and excellent wildlife reserves... |
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| Africa
- Tanzania and Zanzibar |
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Highlights
of Just a Few National Parks of Tanzania by Ian Williamson
Tanzania is the place where
dream safaris are made. The country is politically stable and the people
friendly. Tanzania's national parks are Africa's most diverse and dramatic
wildlife areas. Below is a taste of only a few National Parks in the extraordinary
land of Tanzania.... |
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Orchid
Travel: a Remote Plateau in Southern Tanzania by Ian Williamson
A huge carpet of ground
orchid’s bloom quite unnoticed, every year, in a forgotten corner of Tanzania.
This area is the beautiful Southern Highlands of Tanzania, where the country
borders with Zambia and Malawi.... |
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Safari
in the Serengeti by Sarah Manners
Tanzania is truly the safari
capital of the world; the word safari is actually Swahili - the native
language of Tanzanians. While on a holiday in Tanzania it would be a sin
to miss out on the breathtaking natural beauty and the awesome game viewing
of the Serengeti... |
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Somak's
Spice of Life - ZANZIBAR by Louise Newton
Exotic, colourful and above
all fragrant, Zanzibar is the Spice Island, a place that thrives on its
centuries old association with aromatic cinnamon, cloves and cardamoms.
Once a wealthy empire at the hub of the Monsoon trading routes and the
world's slave trading capital, Zanzibar still has a touch of mystery about
it - which makes it perfect for a romantic interlude... |
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| Africa
- Uganda |
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Experience
Gorilla Safari in Uganda by Jackie Tusabe
ganda a land endowed with
misty forests, snow-capped mountain ranges, lake and Rivers, hills, wildlife
and beautiful landscapes. The country has beautiful sceneries and dense
tropical rainforests-some of the few in Africa, which are a home to roughly
half of the world’s mountain gorillas.... |
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Uganda
Hotels - The Boost for Tourism by Jackie Kisibo
Hotel growth in Uganda started
in the19th century, a decade after independence during the colonial period.
This saw the growth of accommodation, transport and infrastructure in Uganda
(tourism.) The political instability during the 1970’s and 1980’s led to
the decline in the hotel industry as well as tourism.... |
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What
primates will you see in Uganda safaris? by Clint Jhonson
For adventurous people,
there is nothing like undertaking Uganda safaris to witness some of our
closest relatives - in the evolution chain - in action.... |
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| Africa
- Zambia |
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Africa
Adventures by Orosasuke Grant
oes anything quite prepare
you for an adventure in Africa; quite simply, nothing can, as my experience
on Acacia’s overland South West Safari would lead me to discover. Our tour
through Southern Africa began in Zambia and on arrival into Livingstone
we were transferred to our accommodation on the banks of the Zambezi River,
a few miles upstream from the Victoria Falls.... |
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Experience
Life At Zambia Wilderness Safari by Low Jeremy
As far as African safaris
go, Zambia is the one that keeps its secret for many years and still keeps
some though it is already beginning to take its crown for African safaris
top destinations.... |
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| Africa
- Zimbabwe |
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Victoria
Falls - A Phenomenon To Behold by Felix Koskei
A distance aerial view of
Victoria Falls as my flight approached Victoria Falls International Airport
is a field on fire with white smoke bellowing into the skies. As you close
in on the falls itself, you realize that the 'smoke' is actually a cloud
of water rising up as the Zambezi River pours down the falls with amazing
force and power... |
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Why
Mugabe Must Go by Chika Onyeani
"Yes, I told them he was
beaten but he asked for it," AFP news agency quoted Mr Mugabe as saying.
"We got full backing, not even one [other African leader] criticised our
actions," boasted President Mugabe about the beating suffered by Mr. Morgan
Tsvangirai, leader of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change. Mr.
Tsvangirai suffered multiple injuries and was hospitalised for many days... |
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