Category: Tourism and Travels
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Tourist Attractions
Olumo Rock is a mountain in south-western Nigeria. It is located in the city of Abeokuta, Ogun State, and was normally used as a natural fortress during inter-tribal warfare in the 19th century. Its patron spirit is venerated in the Yoruba religion as an orisha. The name olumo is the combination of two words: “olu” which means god/deity, and “mo” which means moulded.
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Tourist Attractions ~ Sao Tome and Principe Place: The Africa Insight with David
Sao Tome and Principe, island country of Central Africa, located on the Equator in the Gulf of Guinea. It consists of two main islands—São Tomé and Príncipe—and several rocky islets, including Rôlas, south of São Tomé island, and Caroço, Pedras, and Tinhosas, south of Príncipe.
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Tourist Attractions in Africa ~ Zanzibar, Tanzania: The Africa Insight with David
Zanzibar, Tanzania Just off the coast is an exotic archipelago with pristine beaches and warm oceans. This fantastic location is one of the top tourist destinations in Africa because, for some, it is the ideal place for the perfect, relaxing beach holiday. With a vibrant history dating back to the 17th century, the destination has…
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Tourist Attractions ~ Banfora, Burkina Faso: The Africa Insight with David
Banfora Banfora is situated in one of the most beautiful regions of Burkina Faso, the Comoe Province. The town is not much of a draw for tourists in itself but the location is perfect; the nearby attractions include Tengrela Lake, which is a great place to spot hippos, especially in the dry season, and the…
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Tourist Attractions ~ Mount Kilimanjaro; The Africa Insight with David
Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Mount Kilimanjaro, or just “Kili” to many in the climbing fraternity, is a major tourist attraction in Africa. For those seeking an adventure holiday, a trek to the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro is perhaps the epitome of such a vacation. Standing at 5,895 meters tall, it takes around 5 to 10 days…
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Tourist Attractions ~ Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Zambia: The Africa Insight with David
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, and Zambia The falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia are something everyone has heard about, and for many, what African dreams are filled with. Victoria Falls is a jointly owned tourist attraction and can be viewed and explored from either Zambia or Zimbabwe. A majestic 108 meters high cascade of water, often called “The Cloud…
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Tourist Attractions ~ Visit Libreville the Capital of Gabon: The Africa Insight with David.
Libreville Roughly one third of Gabon’s inhabitants live in Libreville. It stands as the country’s capital and only real city to speak of. Because of an influx of oil money, you’ll find paved roads, clean streets, unbelievable restaurants, surprisingly good French wine, casinos, and gated communities. Not exactly like the Africa of its neighbours. But…
The Africa Insight with DAVID 