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Kalahari Desert

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:50:48 +0000

Beyond the gray plains of pebble, in northwestern South Africa, land is slightly inclined to lay open one of the timeless masterpieces of nature: a large old sand appearing as a baked apricot, which stretches like forever. This is the Kalahari, a vast territory on the African plateau. Surreal beautiful in its immensity, prehistoric culture and structure, the Kalahari Desert covers almost the whole Bostwana, continuing to the west in Namibia and north in Angola, Zambia, Zimbabwe. People who live here call it Kgalagadi, meaning “wilderness” – a region so vast, so impenetrable, as it hides secrets of ancient civilizations that disappeared a long time ago. Its sands are home and hunting territory of the oldest populations in the world, the tribes of Bushmen or San, who live today as they did 25,000 years ago. Their amazing adaptations in scorching heat, to the lack of the water and insufficient food, allowed people to survive where others would surely not. Although there is currently no longer than a few thousand bushmen in the Kalahari , their ancestors have left behind them numerous paintings in caves and on rocks in the region. For example in caves and on cliffs of the Tsodilo Hills, in the north-western desert, there are no fewer than 2750 pictures in 200 sites. These subjects vary from simple geometric designs to various groups of people and animals.
Even today, large groups can be seen as marching along the dried rivers of Auob and Nossob, throwing gold dust in the air. Here, lions are often hidden under the foliage of trees, waiting for night to start hunting.

Congo River

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:46:30 +0000

Innumerable tributaries feed the Congo river along the arc of a circle which is being crossed from its sources, to the border between Zambia and Democratic Republic of the Congo, until flowing into the Atlantic. On the road or 4700 km, the river winds through dense jungle and mangrove forests accumulating so much power that flows into the sea 41,700 tons of water per second, its debit being exceeded only by the Amazon’s one.
When the river estuary was discovered, in 1482, by the portuguese explorer Diogo Cao, he could not cross the cataracts upstream of the river mouth, today named Livingstone Falls, so the river has remained unexplored for nearly 400 years. For Europeans of the nineteenth century, this area was known as the “darkest Africa”.
The upper Congo River is partially navigable. Initially, it flows to the north through a narrow, steep and rocky gorge, then winds through swamps covered by reeds and flowing into Lake Kisa, a paradise of egrets and seagulls, but the fishermen in the area. Further, navigable portions alternates with thresholds before Nyangwe, where the river enters into the dark jungle which frightened Livingstone in 1871, preventing him from going forward to the north. The river crosses 7 waterfalls along the 90 km, with the largest flow of water in the world, approximately 166,850 tonnes per second.

Madagascar

admin — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:30:18 +0000

Madagascar, this “other world” is for many just a dream. For others, the Indian Ocean island is a refuge, a small paradise, and for those who can afford to travel anytime and anywhere Madagascar is a landmark of beauty and diversity. The whole island is basically a large area and most of the tourists who visit Madagascar is wild love this country, of various species of animals that have not yet “skills” fear of man, the rich vegetation and kindness, gentleness and generosity locals.

There are six national parks, reserves and protected areas in Madagascar. Besides the wildlife, nature, birds, animals and vegetation, Madagascar is the pride of 6000 kilometers of coast, with a fascinating capital – Antananarivo and rural life with shocking for a modern tourist too. Madagascar should not be regarded as an ordinary tourist destination. But is the perfect place for adventurers, for those who want to experience sensations and ways of life and perception of everything and everything with us.

Thus, the possibilities for spending leisure time in Madagascar was safariul, climbing, scuba diving, long walks through the jungle or in major cities, rafting and extreme sports, as well as experience of contact with a population almost primitive but very beautiful, warm and welcoming.

North Beach-Durban

admin — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:50:11 +0000

The North Beach from Durban, South Africa is known as being the most renowned beach from here and it is situated along the Golden Mile. In summer holiday, tourists who come here consider the North Beach is the perfect place where the biggest part of action could take place. The beach hosts annually the Vodacom Beach Africa Festival giving to the city a very recognizable image making the city a great tourist attraction. It is said not to waste your time and come here with your family any time you have a little free time. Here you will find pools for people with young children. If you want to eat; a variety of restaurants are expecting you.

Besides these actions, the seagives you the opportunity to do some water sport. All these activities you can do in your little holiday if you have decided to do a trip like that.

Two Oceans Aquarium

admin — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 18:43:32 +0000

The Two Oceans Aquarium represents a wonderful view under the sea. It is located in Cape Town, South Africa. The main creatues you will find here are the colourful fishes, turtles,sharks even frogs.

In surrounding area there is apenguin pool where children love to come, they can even have fun on a beautiful child play area. Especially it is necessary in holiday. Besides penguins, there are more than 300 creatures, making the aquarium the largest and the greatest from South Africa.
The Two Oceans Aquarium is open every day for tourists. It is called like this because here the Atlantic and Indian Ocean meet.

The most important exhibits are: The Oceans of Contrast, Indian Ocean gallery, the Sappi River Meander, etc.
The aquarium is a great popular attraction and it also offers a unique chance for sports entertainment spending a while under the watchful eye of one of the aquarium’s divers.

The aquarium remains the most important touristic destination of the city.

The Temple of Luxor

admin — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 12:57:04 +0000

The great temple is situated in the Luxor town from Egypt. It was built around the 1250 year before Christ. The Luxor Temple, is one of the most beautiful temples from Egypt. Someday, it was known as Ipt-Rsyt which means the southern shrine. The person who built this attractive temple was Amenhotep III. Even Ramses II had a very important contribution to the building of the temple. The temple was built near the Nill river following it from north to south. Travellers who come here can also see the some of the most fabulous statues of the temple. Starting to the entrance gate tourists can see the King Ramses II statue, seated on its throne.
Ramses II constructed its own court and the reliefs cover the interior walls. The Court of Rameses II has no more and no less than 57 m length and 168 51 m width. It’s awesome at night, when the shrine of Ramses II is lit up and then tourists most want to visit it. The walls of the court are covered by significant signs, scenes that show the most important moments of conquered nations. It’s a very pleasant place and attractive which surely deserves to visit it.

Victoria Falls

admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:28:42 +0000

The Victoria Falls is a waterfall situated in the south of Africa between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The falls are the largest in the world, being unusual in its form. Near the waterfalls there are no mountains only shallow valleys which are expecting to create some wonderfull falls. The great waterfall was discovered in 1855 by the scottish David Livingstone. Being the greatest waterfall from all around the world, the Victoria Falls has a heigth of 110 meters and its width is aproximately 1100 meters. This waterfall is also known as the “Thundering smoke” and its flow is no more and no less than 170.000 liters per second. Travelling here means to discover the most wonderful landscape that Africa has ever seen. The rays of the sun creates such a beautiful and colorful rainbow that your holiday or flying visit here increase your hopes in being completely satisfied for a long time ahead.
The Victoria Falls is also such an impressive attraction and as we know, there are less destinations which seems to be so pleasant. So, if you think to discover something new, to find some news about the world’s attractions, here you have a great example to follow.

The Great Sphinx of Giza

admin — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:34:26 +0000

Situated near Cairo, the Great Sphinx is a monumental sculpture situated on the Giza plateau which has no more than 20 meters high and 73 meters length.
Nowadays, the Sphinx appeard to many people as a great mistery.It has stood guard since about 2500 B.C.
The Sphinx has stirred the imagination of children, adventurers and tourists for centuries, which also reveal things about its age .
For tourists, it means a great mistery because of its body’s components: wings of a bird, the body of a lion and the head of a woman .It was recently, because hundred of years ago, its head was of a lion. Geologists realized that its body was too big for the woman’s head which was sculptured by egyptian people to receive that look.
The egyptian legends said that under the pyramid there are some labyrinths where tourists or even geologists can get lost for months.
Definetly, travelling here means to be in contact with egyptian culture, its history, which has a lot of things needed to be discovered.
The Great Sphinx is believed to be the hugest stone sculpture from the world.
To maintain its forme, were added more than 1500 limestone blocks and chemicals to the ’s body, but it didn’t work.Even now, people try to repair the damaged shoulders with blocks, but keeping its original size.

Egypt-The great pyramid of Kheops

admin — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:52:32 +0000

From all the pyramids of Egypt, that of Kheops is the biggest of the world. It’s one of the seven wonders of the world. It gives you the courage to travel, and meeting new cultures, finding amazing things spent before.

The Egyptian pyramids were tombs of pharaoh from Giseh, near Cairo. It was discovered more than 400 monuments ,of which nowadays remains just 80. The great pyramid of Kheops has the height approximately 147 meters. It’s the own pyramid which continue to fascinate people’s interests.

The building of the pyramid started in 2600 B.C.It’s hard to believe that such a building kept its forme.

Beside the others two great pyramids: of Kefren and Mikerinos, Egypt is a real experience for people abroad, travelling here and knowing the unique symbol of this country which attract the tourists every year with a fabulous pyramids story.

The Egyptian art represent a great dignity and distinction thus it can fit in the cathedral in Milan.

Even if there seems not to be such confortable hotels, after breakfast everything starts to be like in a real trip, discovering all your curiosities.

Nowadays we could mention that the Great Pyramde of Kheops formed with the others pyramides and Sphinx from Gizeh.

It doesn’t’ matter the landscape, it matter the feelings from your heart once you know that in time he lost the top 10.