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Aberdares To masai mara

25 November 2024

Explore the lush Aberdares National Park, with a stay at the iconic Tree Top Hotel. Discover Lake Nakuru’s flamingos and rhinos in a thrilling game drive. Enjoy a serene boat ride at Lake Naivasha, home to hippos and diverse birdlife. Experience the world-famous Masai Mara with exciting game drives in search of the Big Five. Stay in top lodges and camps, including Mara Jumbo Maracamp and Ziwa Bush Lodge. Expert guidance from the Jossec Safaris team, ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience.
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Aberdares Tour

25 November 2024

Diverse Destinations: Explore Samburu's unique wildlife, Aberdares' lush landscapes, Lake Nakuru's vibrant birdlife, and the legendary Masai Mara. Big Five Sightings: Enjoy thrilling encounters with lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo. Unique Wildlife: Spot Samburu's rare species like Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk. Stunning Landscapes: Witness breathtaking views, from the arid savannahs to misty forests and flamingo-filled lakes. Exceptional Accommodation: Stay in carefully selected lodges and camps, including Samburu Sopa Lodge and Tree Tops Hotel (or similar). Personalized Service: Travel with Jossec Safaris, offering professional guides, custom 4x4 safari jeeps, and warm hospitality. Unlimited Game Drives: Maximize wildlife sightings with expertly guided game drives in every park. Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari: Add an unforgettable aerial view of the Masai Mara for $450 per person. Flexible Pricing: Tailored packages to suit every budget, with rates varying by season and accommodation type.
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Amboseli Tour

25 November 2024

Mount Kilimanjaro Views: Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, especially from Amboseli National Park. Amboseli National Park: Get up close to large herds of elephants and other wildlife such as lions, cheetahs, and zebras, all while surrounded by dramatic landscapes. Lake Nakuru's Birdlife: Witness the spectacular sight of thousands of flamingos and explore the park's diverse ecosystem, home to rhinos, lions, and buffalo. Masai Mara Adventure: Explore the world-famous Masai Mara, teeming with wildlife including the Big Five, and if you're lucky, witness the Great Migration's dramatic river crossings (July to October). Expert Safari Guides: Be guided by professional, knowledgeable safari guides who ensure you get the best wildlife sightings and understand the ecology of the parks. 4x4 Safari Jeeps: Travel in comfort and style in a spacious 4x4 jeep, perfect for game viewing with a pop-up roof for an unobstructed view. Comfortable Accommodations: Stay in well-selected lodges and camps, including AA Amboseli Lodge, Lanet Matfam Resort, and Jambo Mara Camp or similar, offering a perfect mix of comfort and nature. Cultural Encounters: Experience the rich culture of the Maasai people as you visit the iconic Masai Mara.
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Lake Naivasha Trip

27 November 2024

Game Drives in Masai Mara: Witness the incredible wildlife, including the Big Five, in one of the world’s most famous safari destinations. Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Explore this unique reserve, home to endangered species like the northern white rhino and the Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Lake Nakuru National Park: See thousands of flamingos, rhinos, and other wildlife set against the backdrop of stunning landscapes. Lake Naivasha: Enjoy scenic hikes, boat rides, and activities in this beautiful, tranquil setting, including visiting Crescent Island. Hot Air Balloon Safari: Experience the Masai Mara from above with an optional, exhilarating hot air balloon ride (at additional cost). Luxury Accommodations: Stay in top-tier lodges like Serena Mara, Serena Sweetwaters, and Naivasha Sopa Lodge, offering comfort and spectacular views. Expert Safari Guides: Travel with professional guides who provide insightful knowledge about the wildlife and landscapes.
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lake nakuru safari

25 November 2024

Witnessing the Great Migration in the Masai Mara Game drives for spotting the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos Exploring the diverse birdlife around Lake Nakuru Enjoying stunning sunsets and sunrises over the African savannah Cultural interactions with the Maasai people Learning about the unique ecosystems and conservation efforts in the region
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samburu safari

25 November 2024

Game Drives in Three Iconic Parks – Experience the diverse wildlife of Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and Masai Mara, with opportunities to spot the Big Five, flamingos, rare species like Grevy’s zebra, and much more. Unique Wildlife Encounters – Explore Samburu’s distinct wildlife, including the reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, and Somali ostrich, only found in this region. Breathtaking Landscapes – Witness stunning landscapes from the rolling hills of Samburu to the beautiful lake shores of Nakuru and the expansive plains of the Masai Mara. Great Migration (Seasonal) – If traveling during the right season, experience the thrilling Great Migration as wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River. Expert Safari Guides – Benefit from the knowledge of professional safari guides from Jossec Safaris, who will enhance your experience with insightful commentary and spotting skills. Comfortable Accommodations – Stay in carefully selected lodges and camps, including Samburu Sopa Lodge, Lanet Matfam Resort, and Jambo Mara Camp, offering a comfortable retreat after each exciting day. A True African Safari Experience – Immerse yourself in the heart of Africa, with immersive game drives, scenic landscapes, and the thrill of being in the wild.Cultural Insights – Experience the rich cultural heritage of the Maasai people in Masai Mara and learn about their traditions and way of life. Seamless Travel – Enjoy a hassle-free safari with all logistics handled by Jossec Safaris, including transfers, park fees, meals, and expert guidance. Perfect for Nature Lovers and Adventure Seekers – Whether you're a first-time safari traveler or a seasoned adventurer, this itinerary offers the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, and wildlife discovery.
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Samburu Tour

26 November 2024

Explore the Big Five in Masai Mara with game drives and a balloon safari. Visit Lake Naivasha for hippo sightings and a serene boat ride. See flamingos and geothermal springs at Lake Bogoria. Spot rare species like Grevy’s zebras in Samburu. Experience Mount Kilimanjaro views and elephant herds in Amboseli.
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YHA Kenya Travel

16 August 2024

About YHA Kenya Travel.For Your African Wildlife Safaris/Budget Adventure Tours.YHA Kenya Travel Tours and Safaris is a professional and experienced travel, tours and safaris operator company based in Nairobi, Kenya with over 10 years organising tours experience and serving adventure travel intrests within East Africa. Providing clients with great luxury and low budget Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania safari holiday packages. YHA Kenya Travel made its name and worn the hearts from many travelers across the globe, thereby signifying reliability and quality. A benchmark for the people, who like to travel and have peace of mind that their needs are met and exceeded beyond expectations.We seek to give you the best expert travel advice on affordable good value, high quality epic tours, active adventure safaris with special attention to responsible travel. We always aspire and target to exceed our customer expectations and dreams with the help of quality services provided by our able team of expert travel professionals and experienced guides. Our tours are informative, safe, and enjoyable. We will help create for you an African Wildlife Safari tour of a lifetime using our extensive experience, knowledge and understanding. While on safari, You can encounter wildlife of Africa up close with best safari experiences lead by our experts who customise our tailor made safaris, tours for organised groups, private, Solo and families. These package includes activity adventures like Tree Top Ziplling, Water Rafting, Hot Air Balloon Rides, Gorilla trekking tours, wildlife safari, Mountain trekking hike climbing adventures, sightseeing,nature walks and cultural visits.Africa is an endless outdoor playground for many active adventures. From skydiving to wildlife safaris, walking safaris, hot air ballooning to windsurfing, treetop zip lining to river rafting there’s no shortage of raw adventures and adrenaline pumping moments.We offer many types of of trips of all levels from honeymoon packages, Mountaineering to jungle adventure safaris holidays, hot air balloon safari ride and many more at very affordable prices for all passionate travelers.You’ll be inspired and exhilarated, enjoying mind-blowing scenery on foot, in a hot air balloon, by our safari Van or 4 X 4 Land cruiser Jeep or by bike exploring places like Naivasha and the hells gate national park and other active adventures, all at your own pace. Select among our many options provided on this website to build your own trip of a lifetime with the help of our experience tour consultants. All trips on an all-inclusive package. Enjoy everything you get with YHA Kenya Travel for our tours (Best affordable vetted hotels, guided sightseeing, Tasty meals), plus some pretty amazing extras. Go with people you know and Trust. Place your adventure safari bookings now. Our pillars are responsibility, commitment, empathy and love for what we do.Book safaris with us for the best experience.
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masai mara migration

25 November 2024

Explore the iconic Masai Mara, home to the Big Five and the famous Great Migration. Witness thousands of flamingos and other birdlife at Lake Nakuru and Lake Bogoria. Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Naivasha, spotting hippos and diverse wildlife. Discover geothermal wonders at Lake Bogoria’s hot springs and geysers. Experience thrilling game drives in renowned wildlife reserves. Stay at handpicked, comfortable lodges and camps offering immersive safari experiences. Expert guides ensure a personalized, unforgettable safari journey. Scenic drives through the breathtaking Great Rift Valley.
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Masai Mara Tour

25 November 2024

Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Visit East Africa’s largest black rhino sanctuary and the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Lake Nakuru National Park: Spot flamingos, rhinos, and other wildlife amidst stunning landscapes. Masai Mara National Reserve: Witness the “Big Five” and, during the season, the Great Migration. Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari: Soar over the Masai Mara at sunrise for $450, an unforgettable experience. Expert Guided Game Drives: Enjoy thrilling wildlife encounters with experienced Jossec Safaris guides. Comfortable Accommodations: Stay at Sweetwaters Serena Camp, Ziwa Bush Lodge, and Jambo Mara Safari Camp. Seamless Travel: Travel in well-equipped 4x4 safari jeeps designed for adventure and comfort.
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serengeti Tour

26 November 2024

Explore the Big Five and Great Migration in Masai Mara's iconic landscapes. Discover Serengeti’s vast plains, home to lions, leopards, and wildebeests. Experience Ngorongoro Crater's wildlife, including rhinos and flamingos. See elephants and lions with Mount Kilimanjaro as the stunning backdrop. Enjoy expert guides and stay in top lodges like Mara Figtree and Kilima Camp.
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Lake Nakuru National Park
On the floor of the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by wooded and bushy grassland, lies the beautiful Lake Nakuru National Park. Visitors can enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges. Lake Nakuru National Park is ideal for bird watching, hiking, picnic and game drives. Flamingo (Greater and Lesser) and other water birds including a variety of terrestrial birds numbering about 450 species in total. Mammals: 56 different species including white rhinos,waterbuck etc. View-points: Lion hill, Baboon cliff and Out of Africa Hills: Enasoit, Honeymoon, Lion hill ridge etc Waterfalls: Makalia. Unique vegetation: About 550 different plant species including the unique and biggest euphorbia forest in Africa, Picturesque landscape and yellow acacia woodlands. http://www.kws.go.ke/lake-nakuru-national-park
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Nairobi NV Lunar park
Amusement park featuring a variety of rides & activities for families & children. https://nairobinvlunarpark.com/
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Kenya Railway Museum
Kenya Railway Museum (Nairobi Railway Museum) is located in an old railway building along Uhuru Highway. It provides answers to many unanswered questions concerning the early history of the rail and Kenya’s development. Nairobi Railway museum consists of the Main Gallery, the Resource Center, the auditorium and an outdoor collection of locomotives, wagons and coaches. https://www.nairobicity.com/entries/kenya-railway-museum
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Lamu Museums
Lamu Museums are located in the North Coast, a World Heritage Site and one of the most beautiful & serene locations on the African continent. Museum attractions include the Lamu Museum, Lamu Fort, German Post Office, Swahili House and the Takwa Ruins. http://www.magicalkenya.com/what-to-see/museums-and-monuments/lamu-museum/
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Nairobi National Museum
The Museum aims to interpret Kenya’s rich heritage and offers a one stop for visitors to sample the country’s rich heritage both for education and leisure. In addition to the museum, visitors are treated to a variety of shopping and dining facilities, as well as botanical gardens that offer a serene environment. http://www.museums.or.ke/introduction/
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Nairobi National Park
A short drive out of Nairobi’s central business district is the Nairobi National Park. Wide open grass plains and backdrop of the city scrapers, scattered acacia bush play host to a wide variety of wildlife including the endangered black rhino, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, buffaloes, giraffes and diverse birdlife with over 400 species recorded. Visitors can enjoy the park’s picnic sites, three campsites and the walking trails for hikers.
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Fort Jesus
Designed in the shape of a man and built in 1593 by the Portuguese, Fort Jesus is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the city’s top tourist attractions. http://afrotourism.com/attraction/fort-jesus/
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Mamba Village
Mamba Village is East Africa’s largest crocodile farm with over 10,000 crocodiles of varying age, size, and type including white crocodiles and newly-hatched baby crocs. The village also has a giraffe pen, an ostrich enclosure, a marine aquarium, and a botanical garden. http://afrotourism.com/attraction/mamba-village/
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Mombasa Tusks
Two giant pairs of intersecting tusks located at the entrance of the city, along Moi Avenue forming dual archways over each side of the road. The tusks which form an interesting ‘M’ were made from aluminium in 1952 to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s visit. http://afrotourism.com/attraction/mombasa-tusks/
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Stone Town
It may not have a particularly romantic name, but Stone Town is the old city and cultural heart of Zanzibar, little changed in the last 200 years. It is a place of winding alleys, bustling bazaars, mosques and grand Arab houses whose original owners vied with each other over the extravagance of their dwellings. Stone Town was recently and deservedly declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. http://zanzibar.net/stone-town/
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Paradise Beaches
Zanzibar’s brilliant white beaches lapped by the warm turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean provide the perfect place to relax, soak up the sun and take a break from some busy sightseeing. http://zanzibar.net/paradise-beaches/
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Zanzibar Island
Whilst most visitors to the Zanzibar archipelago visit Unguja, commonly known as Zanzibar Island, fewer take advantage of the fact that this is an archipelago, with several other islands and numerous islets. Only a few kilometres from Stone Town are several islets such as Chumbe and Chapwani, where good accommodation is available. Bawe and Prison Islands are good for daytrips with excellent snorkelling available. Tumbatu Island, off the north-west coast of Unguja is one of the largest off-shore islands but has no facilities for tourists. Mnemba Island is located near the north-east coast featuring luxury accommodation. Although Mnemba is a private island, it is surrounded by a rich coral reef, which is great for scuba diving and snorkelling and is visited by several watersports centres in the area. http://zanzibar.net/islands-in-the-sun/
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Mbudya Island Marine Reserve
Mbudya Island (simply Mbudya) is an uninhabited island in Tanzania, north of the Country’s capital city, Dar es Salaam and is one of the four island of the Dar es Salaam Marine Reserve (DMRS). http://tanzaniatourism.go.tz/en/destination/dar-es-salaam-marine-reserve
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Bongoyo Island Marine Reserve
Bongoyo Island lies close to Msasani Peninsula in dare s Salaam city, about 30 minute by boat ride from the city mainland. http://tanzaniatourism.go.tz/en/destination/dar-es-salaam-marine-reserve
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Village Museum
Kijiji cha Makumbusho - No one interested in the local culture should miss out on this museum. Open-air display of traditional habitats and crafts. The Village Museum was established in 1996. This museum was established for the purpose of demonstrating and preservation of traditional cultures of Tanzania. Visiting the village museum is like visiting the whole of Tanzania ethnic groups. The museum displays traditional huts of about 16 different Tanzanian ethnic groups. The idea of a ‘village museum’ seems a curious paradox ­is it a village, or is it a museum? Perhaps it is neither in the conventional sense. It is certainly not a living village, but rather a collection of authentically furnished homesteads representing some of Tanzania’s many different rural cultures. Nor is it a museum in the traditional sense (there is not a glass case to be seen). All 16 houses can be entered, and there are plenty of objects to see and handle. The Kiswahili word ‘makumbusho’, ‘reminders’, is more apt here than the English ‘museum, with its classical muse associations. Herein lies not only the unique charm of the place but also the real importance of the site. http://www.tanzanianow.com/the-village-museum-dar-es-salaam/
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Dar National Museum
The Dar es Salaam National Museum is a site that showcases the history of Tanzania and is located at the centre of Dar es Salaam's CBD - Tanzania. It is the oldest in the country and has three large buildings. The museum was first established in 1934 by then governor of Tanganyika Harold MacMichael [1] but was not opened to the public until 1940. Since then two more buildings have been added, with the last one being the culture wing in 2011. Find out more about the history of Tanzania from as early as the 6th century or even earlier if you consider the displays about the origin of mankind; However, most of the actual information is on stories and not in the actual pictures. There are no video or audio explanations, thus a lot of reading is required to gain any information, unless of course if you got a guided tour. There also are two libraries near the entrance, one for children and one for adults. Each of these is equipped with tablets from which to browse the library's archives. https://africantourer.com/museum/dar-national
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Dar Es Salaam Zoo
Dar Es Salaam Zoo is a zoological park in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The zoo is located in the Kigamboni-district in the eastern part of the city, 37 kilometers from Downtown Dar es Salaam. The Dar es Salaam Zoo is best known for having many animals endemic to Tanzania, including but not limited to giraffes, zebras, crocodiles, antelopes, tortoises, gazelles, monkeys, hyenas, lions, leopards, snakes, and several species of birds. There is also a kids’ zone with slides, swings and jungle-gyms. http://www.tanzanianow.com/dar-es-salaam-zoo/
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Dinder National Park
This Sudan National park is found in Sudan (northern Sudan). it was gazetted as a protected area under Sudan National parks and reserves in 1935 on the banks of river Dinder after which it was named. other rivers cross in the park include Rahad river. The park covers an area of 7,1823sq km. It is also listed as UNESCO Biosphere reserves together with another Sudan National park. Dinder Sudan Park is known for its bird watching adventures and is an important Ramsar site in Sudan. The area of the reserve is along with a transitional eco-system of two exotic vegetation zones namely Ethiopian High plateau and the Sudanese arid Sahara. The types of vegetation in the park include meadows, riparian forests, acacia woodlands and open savannah grasslands. https://www.africatouroperators.org/sudan/dinder-national-park
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Tank Graveyard
Although not an official tourist spot, the Tank Graveyard is a large patch of overgrown land just outside Asmara containing military tanks, armored vehicles and other metal tokens of war which were abandoned by the fleeing Ethiopian forces. http://afrotourism.com/attraction/tank-graveyard/
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The cathedral of Asmara
The cathedral of Asmara was build in 1922 in the Lombard-Roma- nesque style. Its tall Gothic bell tower is visible from everywhere in the city and is a useful landmark if you ever lose your sense of di- rection. The cathedral, as well as the primary school, the monaste- ry and the nunnery, are in the same compound and can be visited. http://www.asmera.nl/asmara-churches.htm
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Sudan National Museum
Sudanese Museum is one of the main attractions of Sudan. The National Museum of Sudan is the largest museum in Sudan. Located on El Neel Avenue in Khartoum, the museum contains works from different epochs of Sudanese history. http://sudannationalmuseum.com/
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Khalifa House Museum
The museum is located near The Mahdi’s tomb in Omdurman. The house was built for the successor of the Mahdi. The museum was established in 1928 and contains antiquities of the Mahdist period. https://afrotourism.com/attraction/khalifa-house-museum/
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The Baobab Alley
Real emblem of Malagasy flora, the baobab is a majestic and sacred tree that counts eight species. Six of them only grow in Madagascar. The baobab alley contains the most specimens in the world, so you will realize their impressive size and admire some trunks naturally intertwined (baobab in love). At 19 kms from Morondava, admire the unique forest of baobab trees in the world. This set of a dozen trees presents a landscape of a rare elegance. Most of these baobabs are more than 800 years old, a legacy of the dense forests that have flourished on the island a long time ago. You will admire there the most beautiful specimens in a wonderful scenery. https://madagascar-tourisme.com/en/what-to-do/fauna-and-flora/baobab/
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Bemaraha National Park
The Tsingy was the first refuge for the inhabitants of the island and it is located 820km west of Antananarivo. The Tsingy offers one of the most spectacular landscapes in Madagascar. This is why it was the first UNESCO World Heritage Site, followed by the Bemaraha park. You will be able to admire these fabulous landscapes with sharp spikes. The Tsingy was classified as UNESCO World Heritage in 1990 and occupies a part of the limestone plateau of the same name that is a part of the Bemaraha National Park which was classified as UNESCO World Heritage in 1997. The Tsingy is one of the most spectacular landscapes of Madagascar with its network of rifts, crevasses, and limestome blocks that are carved in sharped blades. https://madagascar-tourisme.com/en/discover/the-northwest/bemaraha/
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Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe
The Natural Museum of Zimbabwe located in the Centenary Park in Bulawayo, was built in 1962, and in 1982 all the natural science collections were moved here and it was renamed the Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe. With its stunning displays and valuable research, collections are the best museum in Southern Africa and rank fourth in size among the museums of Africa. It is an impressive circular building with nine public display galleries, a lecture hall with a seating capacity of 120 people, a cafeteria, and eight research departments with substantial study collections and ongoing research in the following disciplines: Arachnology and Invertebrates; Entomology; Ornithology; Mammology; Herpetology; Ichthyology; Geology and Paleontology; Archaeology and Monuments. https://naturalhistorymuseumzimbabwe.com/
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Bulawayo National Art Gallery
Housed in one of the country’s finest monuments, the National Gallery in Bulawayo is a unique facility, which holds invigorating and challenging exhibitions. Douslin House where the Gallery is housed in more than 100 years today. Its architectural splendor makes evident the gallery’s own goal of aesthetic appreciation and artistic aim. As custodians of a growing Zimbabwean heritage, Art Gallery is tasked with the creative and intellectual discipline to select, to nurture and commend outstanding works of visual art, to select and display pivotal works, to generate and improve upon existing talent, to train and develop artistic skills, to educate, to empower, to mediate, and mostly to celebrate. Freed from some of the influences and concerns, which dominate other provinces in Zimbabwe, the unique thrust of the National Gallery in Bulawayo is its desire to dissolve barriers between art and its audience, to establish a consistent dialogue and intimacy. The personality of this gallery is embodied in its transparent windows in the Lower Gallery, which allow passers-by to view current exhibitions while going on about their daily business. http://www.nationalgallerybyo.com/
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Holidays Madagascar Tourisme et Loisirs

30 September 2024

Vos rêves deviennent réalité avec Holidays Madagascar Tourisme et Loisirs
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Khami Ruins
Khame Ruins are perhaps the least known of Zimbabwe's five World Heritage sites. Situated just 22 kilometres outside of Bulawayo, Khame was the capital of the Torwa state between 1450 and around 1683, after the capital at Great Zimbabwe in Masvingo was abandoned. It was a trading centre, as attested by the artefacts discovered here and the ruins are not places of defence but were prestige buildings designed to demonstrate Torwa wealth. Human evidence at the site can be traced back to the Early Stone Age, approximately 0.4 to 1.4 million years ago. http://zimfieldguide.com/bulawayo/khame-previously-khami-ruins-unesco-world-heritage-cultural-site
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Old Bulawayo
The story of the Ndebele from when they are forced out from present-day South Africa by a coalition of Afrikaners, Griquas and Zulu to the establishment of modern-day Bulawayo can appear confusing. During Mzilikazi’s reign as King there are four different capitals (Gibxhegu, Mahlokohloko, Inyathi and Mhlahlandleia) He was succeeded by Lobengula who established a new Gibxhegu and then renames it koBulawayo (this is the where the Site Museum is situated) and finally Umhlabathini, or the second koBulawayo, the site of modern-day State House. This was in keeping with tribal custom; the royal towns of Matabele kings were never intended to be permanent and whenever a King died, the capital moved and the old royal town was burned. http://zimfieldguide.com/bulawayo/kobulawayo-or-old-bulawayo-1870-%E2%80%93-1881-and-indaba-tree
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Matobo Hills
Huge granite masses – seamed, split, shaped and sculptured by time and the elements – form an array of giant whalebacks and castellated kopjes that cover 3000 square kilometres of Matabeleland South Province. Much of the country’s history has been written and played out within the confines of the Matobo Hills – from the time thousands of years ago when ancient bushmen used the granite faces as a canvas for their unique and extraordinary art, to more recent times, when black and white met in war and peace. These are the Matobo Hills, located south of Zimbabwe’s second-largest city, Bulawayo. Forty thousand years ago the caves and crevices carved out of these rocks became home to Zimbabwe’s earliest inhabitants, the “San”. Twenty thousand years later “San” artists began painting on the walls of caves and rock shelters, using special pigments and natural minerals that have survived the onslaught of climate and time. https://www.zimbabwetourism.net/listing/matobo-hills/#
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Andasibe-Mantadia National Park
The primary forest is formed by two distinct protected ares – the Analamazoatra special reserve and the Mantadia national park. The Andasibe-Mantadia National Park is only about three hours from the capital. Almost the whole park is formed by primary forest which has never been modified by human beings. It is also a refuge for many animals and plants. Thus, it is not uncommon to come across a multitude of species: lemurs, birds, chameleons, and insects of all kinds. https://madagascar-tourisme.com/en/discover/the-east/andasibe-mantadia/
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Zafimaniry Art
The Zafimaniry occupy a mountainous area to the southeast of Ambositra and have developed an exceptional architectural art across the ages. Doors and windows are elaborated in wood and sculpted in the form of geometric figures representing the Zafimaniry universe. Registered as a UNESCO Wolrd Heritage Site, this incredible art will impress you. The Zafimaniry use 20 different species of endemic trees, each one is adapted to a specific type of construction or decorative function. The geometric motifs which decorate the shutters and windows of these wooden houses are reminiscences of magic signs designed to protect the community and to testify to its links with its environment. This is the peculiarity of their art: in the ties that the Zafimaniry weave between themselves and with nature. https://madagascar-tourisme.com/en/the-must-see/world-heritages/zafimaniry-art/
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Okavango Delta, Botswana

13 August 2024

Experience Nature in a different way. Vast Flora and fauna. The beauty of the Okavango Delta, wild animals in their natural habitat. Luxurious camping and life changing moments in the delta
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Museu Nacional de Antropologia
Dedicated to educating people about the history and culture of Angola, the National Museum of Anthropology has a collection of over 6,000 objects and artefacts, ranging from arts, masks, musical instruments, tools, fabrics, jewelry and weaponry. There are also cultural exhibits on traditional religion, female societal rites, and other traditional ceremonies. http://afrotourism.com/attraction/museu-nacional-de-antropologia-national-museum-of-anthropology/
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Saint Michael's Fortress
Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, Säo Miguel fort was built in 1576 by Paulo Dias de Novais who founded the city of Luanda. In 1627, the fort became the administrative colony and was a major outlet for slave traffic to Brazil. With thick walls fitted with cannons, it was a fortified enclosure, and it remained the headquarters of the Commander-in-Chief of the Portuguese Army in Angola until 1975. The fort presently houses the National Museum of Military History. http://afrotourism.com/attraction/fortaleza-de-sao-miguel-saint-michaels-fortress/
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Miradouro da Lua
Located about 40km south of Luanda, the Moon Viewpoint is a spectacular landscape, shaped by years of rains and erosion, which in turn makes it look similar to the surface of the moon http://afrotourism.com/attraction/miradouro-da-lua-moon-viewpoint/
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Temple of Kalabsha
Walk along an imposing stone causeway that leads from the banks of the lake to the first pylon of the temple, pass a colonnaded court and into the eight columned hypostyle hall. Note the hieroglyphs and the reliefs of Greek pharaohs paying homage to Ancient Egyptian deities. Look for Mandulis, the god clad in the vulture feathered cloak. Built during the late Ptolemaic period and completed during the reign of the Roman emperor Augustus, the Temple of Kalabsha was dedicated to the Nubian god called Mandulis. http://www.egypt.travel/en/attractions/temple-of-kalabsha
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Philae Temple
Philae is dedicated to Isis - the Goddess of motherhood, magic and fertility. As a symbolic mother of the king, she appears as a woman with a throne-shaped crown or sometimes depicted with the sign of motherhood and fertility: the two horns and the solar disc between them. Her cult spread over Europe since the Greco-Roman period. The cult of Isis at Philae goes back to the 7th century BC, but the earliest remains date from the 4th century BC. And Isis was being worshipped at Philae until the 6th century AD! By Roman times Isis had become the greatest of all the Egyptian gods, worshipped right across the Roman Empire even as far as Britain. http://www.aswan-individual.com/html/philae.html
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Aswan Market
"Is there no supermarket, you know, like a big mall?" a Japanese woman asked me - and indeed - there is none. Instead there is the suq, a big market about three kilometres long, where you can get everything, ripe and tasty fruits and vegetable, live poultry, meat cut with a sabre from the half of a cattle hanging between street and shop, at one stall fresh fish is brazed in tins for conservation, the soldering iron heated on coal. Soft foulards, clothes, tea, herbs and frankincense bis as cobbles are offered in the narrow alleys of the suq. Children ask to polish shoes to earn money for their families, Juiceshops provide refreshments. For example "Assir Assab", juice from sugarcane pressed out of rods, two meters long, made in front of your eyes, and which is as refreshing, that most people drink it without setting the glass down inbetween. http://www.aswan-individual.com/html/suq.html
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The Kruger House Museum
The last house in which President Paul Kruger was to live, between 1883 and 1901, before he left South Africa to go into exile in Europe, the Kruger House Museum lies just a few blocks from Church square, where his bronze statue takes centre stage facing the Palace of Justice. https://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsga/kruger-house.htm
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The Melrose House
Melrose House is a charming historical museum that can be found in Jacob Maré Street in the picturesque town of Pretoria. Conveniently perched across from Burger's Park, it is elegant and a remnant of the colonial South Africa of times past. https://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsga/melrose-house.htm
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The Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary
The reserve was named after ornithologist-mammal gist, J Austin Roberts, born in Pretoria in 1883, and largely self-taught. He was to produce a number of standard South African reference books on both birds and mammals, and was tragically killed in a motor accident in 1948. https://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsga/austin-roberts-bird-sanctuary.htm