Guide to Gorilla Tracking in Uganda and Rwanda

Coming face-to-face with a giant male Silverback gorilla in the jungles of Africa is an experience that will remian with you for the rest of your life. On our recent trip to Uganda, a group of specially trained park rangers in Uganda led our team through the thick vegetation in the mountains to see the gorillas in their natural habitat. If you have ever plan a trip to East Africa to be face-to-face with these amazing animals here are ome...

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Botswana: Africa's Best Wildlife Safari Destination

Botswana is renowned as the best destination in Africa’s for a wildlife safari. Although a landlocked nation, Botswana has been attracting tourists from all across the world in recent years. The abundant wildlife and tourists attractions on offer in Botswana has made the country one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the Southern Africa region. Botswana is the land of the Big Five –  African Elephant,...

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Secret Tourist Destinations in Africa

Africa is a tourist destination that never fails to amaze, boasting of moderate tropical weather conditions, friendly, hospitable people, and a plethora of interesting places to visit. However, there are some countries in Africa that are off the tourist trail and are like hidden jewels that are waiting to be discovered by those who are willing to stray off the tourist trail. We have compiled a list of just those countries that are not so...

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Top 10 Gardens in Africa

A visit to Africa isn’t complete without witnessing the wide variety of flora, fauna and wildlife the continent has to offer. Not only do the continent’s popular botanical gardens offer conservation efforts for flora and wildlife, they are educational and recreational, making them a must-see on your travel list and attract tourists from all across the world. Here are some noteworthy botanical gardens that are major tourist...

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Africa's Top 3 Deepest Lakes

Africa is home to some of the largest, deepest, and all-round awe-inspiring lakes in the world. Most of the major lakes on the African continent are part of what is known as Africa’s “Great Lakes”. These are a series of lakes that lie along the East African Rift Valley and connect with both the Nile and Congo rivers. Here is a list, in order of depth, of Africa’s deepest lakes that are home to several unique aquatic...

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Nyika National Park, Malawi: Offbeat Tourist Destination

Malawi is an offbeat tourist destination that has some of the best scenic splendours in Africa. Nyika is the largest national park in Malawi, that has a pictursque plateau on the shores of Lake Malawi. One side of this magnificent plateau forms the wall of the Great Rift Valley. The great domes of underlying hills have gentle slopes teeming with wildlife – making Nyika perfect for wildlife safaris, trekking and mountain biking. While...

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A Trip Across Uganda

Situated next to Lake Victoria on one side and Lake Albert on the other, the landlocked country of Uganda is not only one of the most tourist-friendly country in East Africa but also one of Africa’s most picturesque destinations. Uganda boasts some of Africa’s most stunning landscapes, crystal clear lakes, high mountains, tropical rainforests, open savannas, primates, birds and much more. Winston Churchill described Uganda as the...

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Zimbabwe: What To See, Where To Go

Here is what you can expect on a holiday in Zimbabwe. A visual destination report compiled by Dubai-based Holiday Guide magazine for those planning a holiday in Zimbabwe.  Our editorial team travelled to Zimbabwe to attend the Sanganai/ Hlanganani World Tourism Expo in Bulawayo and took the opportunity to explore the various tourist attractions in Zimbabwe. We also talked to officials and major players in the tourism and...

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