The cultural diversity of its peoples shapes the African continent. The Sahara Desert separates the Arab north from the countries of Central Africa, which are plagued by hunger and disasters, as well as the tourist strongholds in South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania and Kenya.
The West African country of Namibia is predominantly characterized by countless natural attractions. If you are looking for African flair, you will definitely find it in the Namib-Naukluft National Park. The largest nature reserve in the African country and the largest wildlife park on the entire continent is located in the west of the country directly on the...
In the north of Namibia, near the border with Angola, lies the Etosha Pan National Park, one of the country’s main attractions. Here, visitors can expect a wealth of species that is second to none and makes encounters with Africa’s wildlife possible at close range. The Significance of Etosha The salt pan, also called “Etosha Pan”, was once the...
Namibia is a magical African country with a rich tradition. German tourists in particular often come here. Many of them would like to find out more about the colonial history of the former German colony. But that’s not all Namibia has to offer. The coastal town of Swakopmund in particular attracts numerous tourists who are into action and adventure. Because...
If you are traveling in the interior of Namibia, you should definitely make a detour to the Namib-Naukluft National Park, the largest protected area in the country. In the middle of this breathtaking protected area, about 50 kilometers from the Atlantic coast, is the Sossusvlei. The huge dune landscape in the middle of the Namib coastal desert, which is considered...
The Nile makes its way through Egypt over a length of 1,550 kilometers. As the longest and most important river in Africa, the Nile is a famous attraction for tourists from all over the world. The Nile is considered the origin of Egyptian history and culture. A visit to the cities on the Nile and the surrounding excursion destinations reveals the extraordinary...
Egypt – the land of pharaohs, pyramids and eternal dunes. The impressive history of the country is always worth a trip. Autumn in particular attracts many tourists to the historic cities and endless beaches. Now is the time to apply for the Egypt visa for Germans and to keep an eye on the Corona regulations. Egypt, here I come! – Visa requirements for German citizens...
Souks and sunsets: Located on Morocco’s Atlantic coast, Essaouira is a mix of North Africa and the Mediterranean. Surrounded by a city wall of golden stones, bright blues and dazzling house paints mix with flowing djellabas and the smell of spices. Influences from Arabs, Africans, Romans and French merge into a unique atmosphere. Add to that 300 days of...
Luanda is the name of the newest and hottest place-to-be for a holiday in Africa. The capital of the south-west African country of Angola, located north of Namibia, has 6.9 million inhabitants. The official language is Portuguese and a relic from the five-hundred-year colonial era. When Angola became the world’s largest oil producer, a construction boom by...
Djibouti is a country in Africa. It borders the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Its neighboring countries are the Republic of Eritrea in the north, Ethiopia in the west and south and a small piece of Somalia. The country has an area of 23,200 square kilometers and an estimated population of about 880,000. Of these, more than 600,000 live in the capital of the same name...
For some, this is a country before our era. It is the realm of the pyramids and the pharaohs, and the stone witnesses of the past leave the viewer amazed and incredulous. Egypt – these are wonders of the world that you can touch and that you must have seen, because they are unique in the world and where the larger-than-life statues in the temple in Luxor...