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.
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...
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...