The Bedouin Feast is one of the best things you can do when you visit the resort town of Sharm El Sheik. Dining in the desert has its charm and its is something that you should definitely try out when you visit the place. A number of tours are arranged for tourists to experience what it is like to enjoy the local cuisine with the bedouins in the desert under the star lit sky.
The tour will cost around £30 per person but it is really worth the cash. First you are taken to bedouin tents and you are served hot bedouin tea that tastes way better than ordinary tea. Then the real feast starts, you are served with a number of dishes from the Egyptian cuisine and they are sure to satisfy your palate. The bedouins would then explain to you how they live in the desert and share their experiences. You are then taken to a star gazing tour where one of the bedouin explain to you about the constellations. You definitely will have a great time in the feast and it is something that is not to be missed!
Ras Mohamed, Egypt’s first National park is a marine park with over 130 types of coral reefs and thousands of species of fishes. The trip to Ras Mohamed from Sharm el Sheik would really be a memorable one if you decide to take the boat tour. Ras Mohamed is one of the most beautiful national parks on earth and you definitely will have a great time snorkeling along with all the colorful fishes you’ll find there.
The boat journey starts from the Sharm port and the boat will stop three time during the journey to the NAtional Park. You could have all the fun by swimming and snorkeling at the national park. After that you will be served with delicious lunch. You will bee provided with all the snorkeling equipments and trust me, the boat journey to Ras Mohamed and the time you’ll spend in the national park will definitely be unforgettable.
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Mount Sinai, the famous mountain where Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments from God is located in the Sinai peninsula of Egypt. It is a three hour drive from the renowned resort town of Sharm El-Sheik in Egypt. Mount Sinai is home to the Burning Bush and the Monastery of St’ Catherine which is known to be the world’s longest running monastery and was founded in the 6th century. Climbing Mount Sinai is an experience by itself.
You could climb the mountain early in the morning or even at sunset. The latter one is more popular among tourists as Mount Sinai offers some spectacular views when the sun sets! You could also climb the mountain on foot or by camel. You should take the Steps of Penitence which consists of more than 3700 steps if you plan to climb the mountain on foot. The camel path is rather gentle and not that steep and you could reach the top in about two and half hours.
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When we think of Egypt, what comes to our mind is the majestic Sphinx and the towering pyramids. The pyramids of Egypt are some of the best works of art by mankind and I would say it should be one in the list of 50 places you should visit before you die! There are a number of pyramids in Egypt, but the Giza pyramid complex that lies on the outskirts of Cairo is the most famous one and reaching there is not at all a problem owing to its proximity to the capital city of Egypt.
The Giza pyramids are among some of the largest structures ever to be built by mankind and consists of three large pyramids and six smaller ones. The pyramid complex along with the majestic sculpture of the Sphinx lies in the Giza plateau in the desert. I was dumbstruck when I first saw the towering pyramids especially the Great Pyramid of Giza which is the one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Do not miss out to capture the mesmerizing beauty of the pyramids when the sun sets in the desert!
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Lying off the coast of East Africa, in the Indian Ocean is an archipelago of 115 islands called Seychelles. The islands are located near the island nation of Madagascar and have been a French colony since the Napoleonic wars. The islands were first discovered by the Europeans in the 16th century by the Portuguese traveler – Vasco- da-Gama. The island has a rather large French and Creole speaking population and French, Creole and English are the official languages. Seychelles has the Seychelles International Airport near Victoria, the capital of Seychelles which has flights operating to many international cities.
The island has a rather tropical and humid climate and the temperatures are low only during the rainy season which is when there are seasonal monsoons between May to September and from November to March. Seychelles has a number of virgin beaches largely untouched by humans and hence it is the perfect place for people looking for some beautiful beaches. The Aldabra atoll that runs for 22 miles is the world’s largest coral atoll and is located here. It is home to a number of endangered species like the Giant tortoise and the tiger shark. There are a number of opportunities for water sports and scuba diving, snorkeling and surfing are among other activities that one can indulge in when at Seychelles.
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Looking forward to holiday in Africa? If your answer is a yes, then you should never miss the chance to visit the magical land of Morocco. Morocco, a country in North Africa is bounded by the Atlantic ocean in the west and by the Mediterranean in the North. The full Arabic name of the country is al-Mamlaka al-Maġribiyya which literally translates as “The Western Kingdom” . The present name Morocco is Latinized and is derived from the name of a city, Marrakech which means “Land of God”.
If you are on the lookout for good beaches, then you should probably head to Agadir which is known for beaches with miles of golden sand and the deep blue sea. Marrakech is another famous city that is known for its souks, mosques, gardens and other places of interest. Do not miss out on the street performers and the night life when at Morocco. Holiday once in Morocco and you sure won’t forget it for a lifetime!
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The name Egypt conveys the idea that the place is all about Egyptian architecture and the pyramids. But there is lot more than just that when it comes to the Northern side of Egypt. With rose colored mountains flanking the sides of the Red sea, it extends from the Suez canal to the Sudanese border.
The Red sea in Egypt is known for some of the best beaches in Africa where one can go for diving. Lay back in the shores of the beautiful beaches and enjoy the splendor of the tranquil blue waters or even go ahead and have fun with lots of watersports. Scuba diving is not to be missed in here as the region is known for its coral reefs and remains of ship wrecks. The Red sea region is also known for some fantastic holiday resorts at Taba and Sharm El Sheikh. Sharm El Sheikh is known to be one of the best place to holiday while in Egypt’s Red sea.
Get ready to experience the magic of Africa in the east African country of Kenya, the home to the second highest peak in the African continent, Mount Kenya. The name Kenya perhaps came from the name of the country tallest mountain,Mount Kenya. Fossils found in the Kenyan region indicate the presence of homo habilis from 1.8 to 2.5 millions years ago.
This east African country is known for its beautiful mountains and the African grasslands also called as Savannahs. Though Kenya has some beautiful beaches, beaches aren’t among the most preferred places here. You should check out the Tsavo National park where you can catch a glimpse of the tallest animals on earth, giraffes. The Kenyan land is also known for the tropical African grasslands called the Savannahs that is home to the majestic African lion and elephants. Set out on an African safari and if you’r lucky enough, you might even end up shooting the pic of a lion chasing a zebra in the grasslands. The Kenyan cuisine and other local delicacies are also not to be missed out!
Gran Canaria also known as Grand Canary is the third largest of the Canary islands and is located between Tenerife and Fuerteventura. The island is said to have been inhabited from 500 BC and is said to be the first place for Columbus to anchor before discovering the Americas. The island itself is often referred to as a mini continent owing to the differences in geography and climate in the various parts of the island. The northern side of the island is considered to be cooler than the rest of the island while the east is said to have beautiful beaches of uncompromising beauty. The western side of the island is mostly mountainous with a rocky seashore and hardly any beaches while the southern side is said to have a hot climate, predominantly an African climate.
Gran Canaria’s biggest attraction are the beautiful beaches, so beautiful that you feel the beaches in Spain are nothing compared to these. Almost one fourth of the island’s coastline is made up of beautiful beaches and the Puerto Rico and Maspalomas beaches are some of the best beaches of the island.
Do you want to experience the true African holiday? Well then, pack your bags and you should probably head to the West African country of Gambia. Gambia is known to be the smallest country in the continent of Africa and shares it boundaries in the North,south and East with Senegal. Its bounded by the Atlantic ocean in the west and is known to be the African country with the shortest coastline.
Gambia is known for beaches in its small Atlantic coast. Beach lovers will definitely have a good time in the sands of the beaches and getting a tan in the African sun. Fishing and farming are the primary occupations of the people here and you might wanna check out the special seafoods that are local delicacies. Get your digicams ready and go about shooting pictures of crocs and animals in the wild or exotic birds in the wetlands. Come and spend a holiday once in Gambia and you will want to come once again!
