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The Mysterious Africa with its bewitching land, its shimmering colors, its protean nature of ... Often referred to as "the cradle of mankind", it intrigues and seduces us both.
This vast continent offers many destinations. According to the wishes and the type of activities they want and we wish, we can go to North Africa or Sub-Saharan Africa. Whatever the destination, Africa offers a range of incomparable cultures.

Discover Africa

Africa is so vast that you can not afford to issue preference. Each region, each country has its wealth and treasures ... but some countries may have this unparalleled magic that we can afford to have lived without discovering it.

• Kenya:

Kenya is often synonymous with safari and besides, it would be disappointing to go there without trying to experience the bush. If you are the adventurous type, you can book for a walking safari. By cons, do not overlook a guide! To take less risk and have company, minibuses are set up to transport groups to encounter wildlife and unusual flora. If you want a unique experience, you can make a hot air balloon ride in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Another interesting attraction in Kenya: hiking. Mount Kenya is the ideal destination for all hikers.

• South Africa:

Here's a distant country. Moreover, we sometimes think that this is the end of the world! And we must say that it is a world in itself so this country is rich crops. Y a trip is to discover if many different cultures living together in harmony. Tip: do not miss this nature that awaits you! Everything is seen to contemplate! Mother Nature is at its best. Between mountain chain, a desert and savannah, the choice is there. You should know that South Africa is one of the richest countries in the world in terms of flora and fauna. Kruger National Park, which stretches over two million hectares is to visit.

• Egypt:

Cradle of civilization .... What would the world be without this rich past and glorious that we offer Egypt. A simple turn of the museums of Egypt enough to understand the greatness of the civilization of the Pharaohs; from museums to discover absolutely Museum Luxor . The museum is located between the Temple of Luxor and Karnak. So it is a good opportunity to visit it. You can discover some very interesting pieces like a fresco of the Armenian period measuring over 18 meters. (The museum is located at Corniche Street, tel +20 95 2380269). In addition to the museum, there are many other monuments to visit in Egypt not to mention the pyramids. But despite this rich culture and history, do not ignore the natural and especially the beaches. The Red Sea is missed without relying on scuba diving. For this you can when booking, organizing a trip where there will be diving courses or go on-site to do so.

Africa, cultural continent

Africa offers a cultural treasure for all lovers of civilizations.
In South Africa, for example, there are eleven official languages ​​recognized by the constitution. In the streets of the country, music is everywhere. Kwaito is part of this music so popular. You can walk without listening to a song. It is a mixture of Hip-hop, ragga and house that will lull you during your walks.

Africa and its tourism sites

Africa, second continent in terms of population (1 billion inhabitants) and area (30 million km2, or 20% of the land). Africa is composed of nearly 50 countries.
The climate is generally hot or very hot, and Africa receives very little précipations. This continent is divided into three parts: North Africa, with limits the Sahara (Arabic and Berber populations), sub-Saharan Africa including West Africa, East Africa and Central Africa, and finally Southern Africa.
The main tourist destinations in Africa (not exhaustive):

• Egypt (the Egyptian Pyramids in Giza, Cairo , Luxor, The Sphinx, Alexandria , Aswan , the Red Sea, Quoseir, Hurghada , Sinai)

• The Morocco ( Fez , Agadir , Marrakech , Essaouira , Volubilis, Meknes , Ouarzazate , Erfoud, Merzouga, Rabat , Tangier , desert ...)

• the Tunisia (Djerba, Tozeur, Tunis , Carthage ...)

• Victoria Falls between Zimbabwe and Zambia

• Safari reserves in Kenya

• South Africa and Tanzania , the island of Zanzibar,

• the Senegal ( Casamance , Goree Island ...)

• the Ivory Coast (Assini, Yamoussoukro, ...)

• the Sahara Desert,

• the Botswana , the Okavango Delta,

• Not to mention the islands of Madagascar , the Mauritius , the Seychelles and the island of Reunion ! There would be about 2000 languages ​​on the continent.

You will find many proposals stays in Africa , whether the club stays in Marrakech, beach holidays in Senegal and Tanzania safari / Zanzibar or Kenya, or lazing in Reunion, Mauritius and Cape Verde .

Africa and gastronomy

The cuisine is delicious in Africa and some countries have made its reputation. This is the case of Kenya. What differentiates the Kenyan food is that it is very varied and regions you can taste very different specialties.
There eg githeri. But mostly, the kitchen is especially concocted with freshwater fish. Among the best restaurants where you can taste the delicious fish restaurant "Seven Seafood & Grill," ABC Place, Waiyaki Way, Nairobi , or the restaurant "Talisman" 320 Ngong Road, Nairobi. You can eat well for about 15 EUR per person and feast.

Practical Info

Traveling in Africa

Tunisia beaches coasts of South Africa, the savannah of Kenya in the dense forest of Gabon , desert expanses of the Sahara endemic curiosities Madagascar, the African continent is full of exciting treasures for travelers.
But Africa is too diverse to be treated like any. This is especially true of tourism perspective: all African destinations are not nearly as accessible or open to tourists ... There is indeed a lot easier for a cheap flight to Tunisia for Namibia!
Similarly, entry requirements in each country in Africa vary: sometimes a simple identity card will suffice for tourism but in other cases it will be necessary to establish a visa before leaving.
In addition, for many tropical destinations such as a battery vaccines are to be made before departure. Better to learn specifically depending on the country where there are travel and if possible, not to go too late, as some of these medical procedures can take time.

Book Hotels in Africa corners where to sleep

In Africa, the hotel ranking is not the same as in Europe. A three star s in Africa has nothing to do with three hotel in Paris or Geneva . For your home, we advise you to opt for the 4 star hotels that will offer you the necessary amenities and sanitary conditions. If you're the Kenyan side, we highly recommend the Hotel Kisumu (Tel: +254 (0) 572 009), which has one of the best value for money in the Kenyan capital.

Africa, health precautions

Although Africa has increasingly satisfactory conditions of hygiene and safety for tourists, certain precautions must be taken. You must subscribe to a repatriation insurance in case of trouble. This insurance will also cover your medical expenses. Remember to check your immunization schedule and update, especially your diphtheria-tetanus-polio vaccine.
For some destinations such as South Africa, a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required upon entering the country.

African climates

Given the size of the continent, one can observe a wide range of climates. However, Africa is almost centered on the equator, much of the continent is quite warm, with very few areas that can be considered "cold".
The most temperate regions of Africa are the northern part of Morocco, the Mediterranean coast and South Africa. Climbing to higher altitudes in Atlas in Morocco and Lesotho, one can also find pleasant temperatures cool to see.
And the closer you get the more it hits equator, it is the region of deserts such as the Sahel and the Sahara, with climbing temperatures up to 50 degrees during the day and down to 15 degrees at night.
A very important factor to consider when traveling in Africa, it is the rainy season, it can cause flooding, block roads, etc ...
In West African monsoon begins around Mars. Another thing to consider are tropical cyclones and lightning.
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia are particularly affected by severe thunderstorms. Tropical cyclones affecting Indian Ocean islands between November 15 and April 30 (May 15, Seychelles and Mauritius).
Tropical cyclones also affect the Horn of Africa, near Djibouti , Somalia, West Africa ( Guinea / Senegal) and Cape Verde.

Useful Links:

http://www.afriquesud.net/
http://lafrique.com/

Circuits and routes in Africa

The African continent receives many visitors each year. Some destinations in Africa are very touristy as Egypt, Tunisia , the Morocco , the Senegal , the Kenya , Madagascar and South Africa. You will find a lot of these countries organized trips and discovery tours. Many destinations in Africa are ideal for going on safari, Kenya and Tanzania are the most popular but you can go in many other countries discover the animal parks or reserves. To see many animals you can go to the Serengeti Park in Tanzania or in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. To see the gorillas and elephants you can opt for the Odzala Park in Congo Brazzaville and to see large herds of buffalo and elephant, go to the park Zakouma Chad (the country is more difficult to access). To enjoy beautiful natural sites, go to Kenya in the Lake Turkana and the Great Rift, Tanzania in the Lake Natron, Ngorongoro volcanoes, Lengai, Olmoti, Empakai, Oldeani and Zanzibar in Namibia the Namib Desert and Damaraland in Botswana in the Okavango Delta, in Zimbabwe in the Matopos area and Mozambique in the archipelago of Bazarutos. You can also go off the beaten track in Africa to discover exceptional cultures. Alone or in organized tour, treat yourself to a circuit in countries around the Sahara in Mali , in Mauritania , Libya, Niger , Sudan or Algeria . Go in the Horn of Africa in the footsteps of slavery from Senegal to Gabon through the Cameroon , the Benin , the Togo , the Ghana , the Guinea or Gambia .... Come and discover a millennium in Ethiopia culture; or visit Central Africa: Congo, Zambia, Zimbabwe ....

Source : http://www.cityzeum.com/tourisme/afrique