Africa Sightseeing


Egypt

Known as The Pearl of the Mediterranean, Alexandria as the second largest city in Egypt has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern, its ambiance and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of the country although it is only 225 km. from Cairo. Founded by Alexander ...[more...]

Aswan, Egypt's sunniest southern winter resort and ancient frontier town, lies around 900 km from Cairo and 215km from Luxor. It is one of the most beautiful places in the country with the town located on the east bank and the desert closing in on the Nile. Aswan is truly considered the jewel of...[more...]

Cairo, Al Qahira", means " the one who defeats" is Egypt's capital, the largest city in Africa and home to 18 million people, as well as foreign businessmen, scholars, and refugees, a true melting pot of different cultures. Cairo extends for over 35 kilometers along the eastern bank of the Nile. ...[more...]

El Gouna city is the natural result of the creative diversity of a local community of entrepreneurs, artists, and environmentalists who made of El Gouna their home. Offering wonderful accommodation, from intimate guest houses to deluxe five-star hotels, you are sure to feel at home. Modern arabesque...[more...]

El Alamein is most notable as the place where the Allied forces of WW II gained a decisive victory of the Axis forces. Today, the village located about 66 miles east of Alexandria is mostly a port facility for shipping oil. However, it was once described by Churchill as having the best climate i...[more...]

The Governorate of Giza forms a unique suburb of Cairo on the River Nile. Together with Qalubeyya Governorate, and the eastern and southeastern parts of Cairo, the three parts are known as greater Cairo. Stretching 18 km westwards from the Nile to the Pyramids, adjoining Dokki to the north and...[more...]

Once similar to many of the other little sea ports and fishing villages along the eastern coastline, Hurghada has developed into Egypt's major Red Sea resort, catered by a growing number of hotels and self-contained beach-side holiday villages, with a wide and excellent variety of facilities. The...[more...]

Once the ancient Egyptian capital, Thebes or Luxor lies about 670 km south of Cairo and contains the greatest achievements of ancient Egyptian architecture. Here in a sort of an open-air museum on both banks of the Nile is the highest construction of monuments in ancient time. One cannot mention...[more...]

Marsa Matrouh lies 290 km. West of Alexandria and 222 km. from Sallum. The distance from Cairo to Matrouh is 524 km. It lies on a bay on the Mediterranean and is distinguished by its seven km. long beach, which-as all visitors have testified-is one of the most beautiful in the world. The beach i...[more...]

Sharm Al Sheikh is 336 km from Suez, 491 km from Cairo (less than an hour by plane) and 20 km from Ras Mohammed at the southernmost tip of the Sinai Peninsula. With its golden beaches, warm sun, azure sea and the luxury of five-star hotels and resorts, Sharm el Sheikh, can be truly dubbed the “R...[more...]

Sinai looks like nothing so much as the surface of the moon. So the theory says that the name Sinai derived from the lunar deity Sin. Early inhabitants, worshipping the Trinity: Sin (Moon), Shamash (Sun) and Ishtar (Venus) named the peninsular after the moon-god Sin. The Sinai Peninsula consists...[more...]

At the foot of the mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments, lies the monastery of St. Catherine. Early Christian hermits, seeking seclusion from worldly affairs, lived around the holy mountain since the early times of Christendom. After her visit to the impressive site...[more...]

Port Louis The Capital and main port of Mauritius, the city was founded by the French Governor, Mahé de Labordonnais, in 1735. The harbor is sheltered by a semicircle of mountains. The city has plenty of character and, in some quarters, signs of its past elegance are still evident. Off the mai...[more...]

Franschhoek is less than a hour drive from Cape Town. Both Paarl and Stellenbosch is approximately 20 minutes away. Franschhoek, Valley of the Huguenots, one of the premier destinations in the World of Wine. . All noble cultivars and classic styles are on show here. From superb whites to rich and ...[more...]

Gansbaai is an area of contrast. It is situated in the center of a number of small bays with miles of unspoiled beaches; nature reserves with over 1500 species of Fynbos; ancient Milkwood forests; rocky inlets; caves and spectacular views across Walker Bay. It is a well-known whale (BIG 1) watc...[more...]

A natural paradise of lush indigenous forests, tranquil lakes and golden beaches adorns South Africa's unspoilt southern coast. Nestling on the banks of a shimmering lagoon in the heart of this ‘Garden Route’ is the picturesque town of Knysna. Beaches, lakes, mountains and rivers provide endle...[more...]

Halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth in the heart of the famous Garden Route, nestles the seaside town of Mossel Bay. A bustling holiday resort in summer and the ideal retreat in winter, it is situated on a spectacular sunwashed peninsula embraced by the warm Indian Ocean. Also called the...[more...]

Plettenberg Bay is the jewel of The Garden Route. It's more than a village, less than a town. Plettenberg Bay is tranquil and charming, hospitable and rather special. Originally and rightly christened "Bahia Formosa" (beautiful bay) by early Portuguese explorers, Plettenberg Bay can now be accessed ...[more...]

Surrounded by rolling vineyards and dramatic mountains, Stellenbosch, only 30 minutes from Cape Town, offers the best in Western Cape warmth and hospitality. The stunning backdrop of the Hottentot Holland mountains, the oak tree lined lanes and streets and the white gabled Cape Dutch homesteads ...[more...]

Tsitsikamma is the Khoi-San word for a place of many waters. It is the perfect description of this exquisite area but does not do justice to the overwhelming experience the Tsitsikamma provides for those fortunate enough to visit it and to indulge in its unique pleasures. The Tsitsikamma National...[more...]

The climate is wonderful all year round, temperatures hardly ever dropping below 8°C. The average rainfall is around 700mm, spread all year round, meaning that the winters are as warm and sunny as the summertime. Back in the 1800's, Wilderness was already renowned for it's hospitality and the n...[more...]

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is home to the mighty and spectacular Victoria Falls - Zambia. The park is found in the southern most edge of Zambia on its border with Zimbabwe. The physical landmark which separates these two countries is the mighty cataract of the Victoria Falls. The park is a wildl...[more...]