Dakar, Senegal Geography

Africa
Dakar, the capital and largest city of Senegal, is a vibrant coastal metropolis located on the Cape Verde Peninsula along the Atlantic Ocean. Dakar's geography is defined by its coastal location, including a beautiful shoreline, islands, and a unique blend of natural and urban landscapes. In this comprehensive description, we will explore the geography of Dakar, including its beaches, rivers, plateaus, and the broader physical environment that shapes the city's landscape. Location and Overview: According to wholevehicles.com, Dakar is situated on the Cape Verde Peninsula, the westernmost point of the African continent. This strategic location positions Dakar as a major seaport and the westernmost city on the African mainland, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The city plays a significant role in Senegal's economic, political, and cultural life. Coastlines and Beaches: Cap…
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Tours to Namibia

Tours to Namibia

Africa
Real African exoticism, the largest number of sunny and hot days a year, a very rich flora and fauna, amazing "lunar" landscapes, luxurious hotels, campsites and loggias - all this gives travelers tours to Namibia. Numerous vacationers from Moscow and other regions cannot be dissuaded from this trip even by the rather high price of air travel (with the affordable cost of living in the best hotels and a rich “excursion”). Rest in Namibia is an opportunity to see the Namib and Kalahari deserts, the Amhem Cave and the Gamsberg pass, the vibrant dunes of Sossuflea, enjoy the vibrant life of Windhoek with its numerous markets, luxury hotels and restaurants, museums and architectural ensembles of rare beauty. Namibia borders in the north with Angola and Zambia, in the east -…
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Arusha National Park, Tanzania

Arusha National Park, Tanzania

Africa
Arusha National Park Arusha National Park is considered a little gem of the northern part of Tanzania, being only 40 minutes drive from the city of Arusha. Many tourists head straight for other nearby destinations such as Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti without taking the time to visit this amazing scenic park. The park consists of three interesting areas: the lush swamps of the Ngurdoto Crater, the color-changing Momela Lakes and the rocky peaks of Mount Meru. Habitats here are very diverse - from mountain forest to lowland swamps. The park is surrounded by the main peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru, with Kili dominating the distant horizon and Meru in close proximity. Mount Meru is a dormant volcano with a height of 4566…
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How are Our Friends in Uganda?

How are Our Friends in Uganda?

Africa
Today we report to you from our partner agency and Juan Dobler from Uganda. In Germany, too, very little is heard about the land of chimpanzees and gorillas. And that although the people there deal with the corona situation very differently. In the blog you can find out how the Ugandans are fighting the corona virus and what hopes Juan and his team have. What is your everyday life like? Our everyday life here in Uganda has returned to normal to some extent since the general lockdown ended around 50 days ago. How is the lockdown in Uganda designed? Can you go out shopping normally? With a mask? At certain times? We can move freely in Uganda. With the exception of the national parks with primates, all parks are open…
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Sightseeing in Zimbabwe

Sightseeing in Zimbabwe

Africa
South African Zimbabwe is a piece of Africa, in which nature can be explored extensively in national parks, reserves, safari areas and several botanical gardens. For African conditions you will encounter a relatively high proportion of water, because around 10% of the country's area is covered by water. The landscape in Zimbabwe is dominated by the mountainous highlands, which extend in the form of a mountain range up to 1,500 m high and partly with valleys, streams, gorges, slopes and steep rock faces from northeast to southwest. The highest point is then in the extreme east, in Manschona country: the Inyangani, the summit of which is 2,592 m. In the west, on the other hand, Zimbabwe descends to the basin of the Kalahari Desert, and the northern and southern border…
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Mali Geography and Economy

Mali Geography and Economy

Africa
Geography Mali limits to the north with Algeria and Mauritania, to the south with Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Guinea Conakry, to the east with Niger, and to the west with Mauritania and Senegal. Surface With a total land area of 1,240,000 km² and a surface area of 1.6% water. Relief Its relief is formed by a plateau that rises to the southwest, on the Mandinga plateau, with heights exceeding 600 meters. In the northeast, the upper region of Adrar de los Iforas stands out, with heights between 500 and 800 meters. Climate Two climatic zones are distinguished: In the desert north the temperatures can reach 60º. In the south, with a subtropical climate, it reaches an average temperature of 25º C. According to bridgat, Mali has three seasons: from November to February, the cool season due to the…
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History of Northern Africa

History of Northern Africa

Africa
From the century IX a. C. there is then news of a reign of Napata downstream of the fourth cataract, probably founded by an Egyptianized chief of Kūsh, whose sovereigns progressively extended their authority over Egypt, assuming the title of king of Kūsh and Egypt (25th dynasty called Cushite, which reigned between c. 715 and 663 BC). The Egyptian counterattack, the destruction (591 BC) of Napata, the flight of the sovereigns of Meroe to the S of the fifth cataract brought the Egyptian influence more and more inland. In fact, the kingdom of Meroe, which enjoyed a period of great splendor and civilization, did not limit itself to receiving the Egyptian civilization but absorbed it, remodeled it and transmitted it to the Saharan and black populations with whom it came into contact.…
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Tanzania – The Land of Contrasts

Tanzania – The Land of Contrasts

Africa
Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Zanzibar, combine some of the world's premier national parks with wonderful beaches and beautiful baths in the Indian Ocean. For those who want a little extra activity, we recommend a climb of Africa's roof, Kilimanjaro. Katavi and Mahale offer our guests unique safaris where we use small exclusive lodges of the highest standard that are located with only one purpose, to offer guests a maximum experience of nature and wildlife. Ruaha is today Africa's largest and perhaps most magnificent national park, Selous Game Reserve is Africa's largest game reserve. Big is good. In these parks and reserves there are many interesting animals to follow on safaris. Trackers give you the opportunity to combine your journey as you wish. You travel when you want and stay away as…
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