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.
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...
Between the north of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula lies the Red Sea. This inland sea is particularly known for its breathtaking underwater world in many Egyptian seaside resorts. Many tourists who want to spend a relaxing holiday in North Africa and switch off from everyday life dare to dive and look forward to unforgettable adventures below sea level. The water...
The small kingdom of Eswatini is located in southern Africa and is surrounded by South Africa and Mozambique . From north to south, the former Swaziland stretches over 180 kilometers. From west to east it is 120 kilometers. It is made up of the four regions of Hhohho with the capital Mbabane, Lubombo, Shiselweni and Manzini. The royal capital and seat of government...
In northeast Africa lies the state of Ethiopia, which is the most populous landlocked country in the world with over 112 million inhabitants. Ethiopia is one of the highest countries in Africa. For this reason, there are often extensive high mountains to see here. In the north of Ethiopia lies the Simien National Park, which was founded in 1969. This 179 square...
The country of Ivory Coast is noticed by few travelers, although it has a lot to offer. They try to attract tourists to the country with the motto “Dream, sunbathe, swim, forget Europe for a moment and discover the deep black Africa”. Currently, however, very few guests come to Ivory Coast for a holiday, but the first tour operators have already...
Morocco The capital Rabat is a metropolis full of fascinating impressions. In many areas, Rabat is a vibrant city whose atmosphere is shaped by a diverse, colorful and modern society. But at every turn you come across the witnesses of a long and eventful history. The city’s location on the Atlantic Ocean, but not far from the Strait of Gibraltar and the...
Tanzania, the state in East Africa that became independent from the mandated power Great Britain in 1961, is the fifth largest country on the African continent. Climate and vegetation are tropical, the state is nestled between the Indian Ocean, volcanoes and high alpine terrain. Kibo, the highest mountain in Africa at 5,895 meters, which belongs to the Kilimanjaro...
If you dream of paradisiacal, white beaches and a turquoise blue shimmering sea, you will find the perfect destination on the exotic island. Mark Twain said: “First Mauritius was created, then paradise. But paradise was only a copy of Mauritius.” The island offers everything that belongs to an unforgettable beach holiday: first-class hotels, extensive...