Africa Travel Guides & Articles

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Facts About Cape Town

Cape Town is the second most populous city in South Africa, and the capital of the province Western Cape. It is located on the northern end of Cape Peninsula on South Africa's western Atlantic coast. Cape Town's climate has made it a popular tour...

Facts About Cape Town South Africa

Cape Town is the capital of South Africa. Its estimated population of more than 3.5 million people makes it the second most populated city in South Africa. The city is known for its harbor and landmarks, including Table Mountain and Cape Point.

Facts About Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town is the second most-populated city in the country of South Africa. It is the capital of its province (Western Cape) and the legislative capital of the country. It is one of the most visited cities on the entire continent, and one of the ...

Facts About Mauritania, Africa

According to the United States Department of State, the northwest African nation of Mauritania is about the size of the states of New Mexico and Texas combined. The country is very arid, with 80 percent of it covered in desert. The capital city o...

Facts About Mount Kenya

Mount Kenya is a famous mountain located in Africa, known for its beauty and height. Towering above the landscape, it is home to many tribes and is the site of a National Park.

Facts About Nigeria, Africa

A member of the Commonwealth of Nations, Nigeria is one of the most populous countries in the world and a growing African country in terms of politics and economy. However, the country has a lot of work to do in order to pull its people out of p...

Facts About Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park was founded to protect animals from hunters and poachers. The national park received its name from the Maasai word meaning endless plains. The land that makes up the national park is grassless and virtually treeless. Seren...

Facts About the Country Uganda

Uganda is a landlocked African nation on the eastern part of the continent. Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, is a popular Uganda destination. One of the main tourism draws in Uganda is the mountain gorilla, because it is one of only thr...

Facts About the Great Sphinx of Giza

The Great Sphinx of Giza is a statue of a human head on a lion's body. The sphinx is located in the Chephren Valley Temple near Cairo, Egypt, and it serves as a symbol of ancient and modern Egyptian culture.

Facts About the Savanes Region in Togo

Togo is a tiny sliver of a country in the heart of West Africa. At the northernmost point of the country is the rarely visited Savanes region. This diverse area is home to a number of varying ethnic groups and is a worthy destination for the intr...

Facts About Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is a huge waterfall that exists on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe in southern Africa. It is formed by the Zambezi River flowing into a huge chasm that is more than a mile wide and 360 feet high. During the rainy season, the...

Facts on Mozambique

The Republic of Mozambique is a nation on Africa's southeastern coast. It borders the Indian Ocean and six other African nations.

Facts on the Pyramids of Egypt

Although they remain heavily damaged by the sands and the winds of the desert, the Egyptian pyramids that have been identified continue to offer insight into the cultural, religious and political history of the ancient Egyptians.

Facts on the Savane Region of Togo

The Savane region is the northernmost area of Togo. Situated above the Gulf of Guinea, Togo is a French-speaking country with a variety of ethnic groups. The territory of Savane encompasses the prefectures of Kpendjal, Tandjouare, Oti and Tone. ...

Facts on Uganda's Tourism

Located in eastern Africa, Uganda has a long history of violence and unstable political systems. As of 2009, Uganda is still under the control of President Museveni who seized control in 1986. Since this time, although still not the safest destin...

Field Trip Ideas in Chicago

Whether your students are in preschool or high school, there are many field trip possibilities in the city of Chicago. You can visit Sue the T-rex or Monet's water lilies. No matter where you go, fun and educational opportunities abound. When t...

Free Things to Do in Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa is an historic bustling city with many free venues open to the general public. Free venues include art museums, historical events centers and libraries. Educate yourself about the rich culture and history of Cape Town and ...

Fun Activities to Do With Children in Johannesburg

Located in South Africa, Johannesburg is the third largest city on the African continent. Its size, coupled with the fact that it is the economic hub of Africa, lends to a culturally diverse city which has much to offer its visitors. If you are p...

Ghana Travel Requirements

The Republic of Ghana is a West African country near the equator. The country, once part of the ancient Empire of Ashanti, was colonized by Portuguese and British settlers. Although it has been independent from the United Kingdom since 1957, the ...

Grand Hyatt Cairo Review

The Grand Hyatt Cairo is located approximately 15 miles from Cairo International Airport. Travel from the airport is convenient by taxi and is reasonably priced. The Grand Hyatt is a true 5-star hotel and is one of the most elegant hotels in Cair...

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