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Willing to go in for Africa travel? Want to know about the best countries in Africa? Bringing your family to this continent calls for an adventurous experience. So, be sure to make the most of your trip…think for your own self, how great it feels to ride camels in the Sahara desert of make spears with Maasai warriors. Let us now take a look at the popular destinations in Africa.


Best destinations in Africa

South Africa- With breathtaking scenic landscapes, golden beaches, rolling mountains and barren deserts, South Africa makes a great place to plan your trip to. The hustling city of Johannesburg and the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town make two great choices to plan your stay. In between you’ll find quaint towns, safari lands, and of course coastal resorts.

The major attractions in South Africa are as follows-

Kruger National Park
Table Mountain, the Waterfront, Cape Point, Robben Island, Beaches, the Winelands (Cape Town)
Durban

Garden Route
Cutural Villages & Townships
Drakensberg

There are over 550 cars available for hire on Mahe. The main airline for South Africa is Air Seychelles. Cargo ships and cruise call at Mahe but then, there aren’t scheduled passenger services.

Mauritius

A hypnotic combination of Chinese, Indian, French, Chinese and British influences, Mauritius is an amazing Indian Ocean island which enchants almost all. It is true that the luxurious hotels and sandy beaches of Mauritius are the favored attractions out here, but then, there’s much more beyond the same. The tropical islands include anything and everything starting from mountain climbing, diving, hiking and ecotourism opportunities. Today Mauritius is one of Africa’s wealthiest countries with multicultural society and warm hearted people.


The major attractions in Mauritius are as follows-

Mauritius National Botanical Garden
Crocodile & Giant Tortoises Park And Nature Reserve
Mauritius Aquarium
Mauritius Safari & Bird Park
Sugar Museum And Factory
Domaine Des Aubineaux
Mauritius Water Park
Bois Cheri

The major airline in Mauritius is Air Mauritius. You can also get here via car or by water.

Seychelles

This paradise of dreams offers superb beaches, warm weather and turquoise seas. Rare plant life flourishes on this archipelago and has turned out to be an attraction for birdwatchers as well.

The major attractions in Seychelles are as follows-

Vallee de Mai
L'Union Estate
Marine National Park
Ile Coco
The Curieuse Marine National Park
Anne Marine National Park

Nigeria


Blessed with remarkable ancient locations, national parks and coastline, Nigeria boasts of being one of the major tourist destinations in Africa. What add to the glory of this state are its native religions and races, explosive occasions and vibrant population.

The major attractions in Nigeria are as follows-

Ogbnike Cave
Obudu Cattle Ranch
Ijede Warm Spring
Olumo Rock
Ikogosi Warm Spring
Erin-Ijesha Water Falls
The Jos Plateau
The Goborau Mineret
Kainji Lake National Park
Arugungu Fishing Festival
Osun Festival

Some of the hotels in Nigeria are as follows-

· Hotel De Bently, Abuja
· Vhelbherg Imperial Hotel, Port Harcourt
· Tahir Guest Palace, Kano
· Metropolitan Hotel, Calabar
· Super K Hotel, Ibaden

The main links by road include Benin, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon. Car rental are easily accessible in Abuja and Lagos. The main airline for Nigeria is Virgin Nigeria.

Egypt



From medieval bazaars to iconic pyramids, this land is jammed with enthralling treasures. The lotus patterned temples of Karnak and Luxor, the pyramids at Giza and the tombs of Abu Simbel have enticed tourists for ages. The wind polished rocks of the white desert, the sparkling underwater landscapes and Sinai’s iron clad mountains add to the appeal of Egypt. The major tourist attractions in Egypt are as follows-

The Pyramids of Giza
Medieval Cairo
Abu Simbel
Temples of Karnak
Felucca on the Nile
Valley of the Kings
Siwa Oasis
Hurghada
Luxor Temple
The Egyptian museum in Cairo

Some of the hotels in Egypt are as follows-

Three Corners El Fayrouz Plaza Resort
Sheraton Cairo Hotel Towers and Casino Cairo
Oasis Hotel Cairo
Domina Coral Bay Resort & Casino Sharm El Sheikh
Gaddis Hotel Luxor
Moevenpick Elephantine Island Resort Aswan
Hilton Taba Resort Taba
Seti Abu Simbel

If you are traveling by road, then travel via the road border between Egypt and Libya. Car rentals are available through the local and international car rental companies. If you take a flight then you can count on the Hurghada airport, Sharm el Sheikh Airport, and Cairo international airport. The main airline for Egypt is EgyptAir.

Libya



Of late Libya has been in news because of its clashes between the UN Security Council and Colonel Gadaffi’s forces. The diversity and beauty of this country are still unknown to a larger portion of the population. The commercial city of Benghazi teamed up with the whitewashed capital of Tripoli allures thousands of tourists every year. The Mediterranean coast of this country boasts of fabulous ruins of the Sabratha, Leptis Magna, Apollonia and Cyrene. Be it the traditions of the Ghat and Ghadames or the splendid dunes of the Idehan Murzuq, Libya has it all. Libyans are known for their hospitable nature and are a mix of Berber or Arab descent.

The major attractions in Libya are as follows-

Arch of Marcus Aurelius
Assai al-Hamra
Benghazi Souk
Acacus Mountain Rock Paintings
Acacus Mountains
Apollonia
Cyrene
Ghat Mosque
Gurgi Mosque
Kouf National Park
Leptis Magna

Some of the hotels in Libya are as follows-

· Al-Kabir Hotel
· Uzo Hotel
· Corinthia Hotel Tripoli
· Omar Al Khayyam Hotel
· Gezira Palace Hotel
· Libya Palace Hotel
· Sara Modern Guest House
· Four Seasons Hotel, Tripoli
· Tripoli Apartments
· Sara Guardian Hotel

Main routes to Libya are from Tunisia or Egypt. Of late, there are no global railway links. Car rental is available from global companies based in Tripoli city and airport. The main airline in Libya is Libyan Arab airlines.



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