The African continent is one of the most blessed when it comes to the scenic natural grandeur which reflects in its mountains, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, beaches deserts, and wilderness areas. Those planning to embark on African holidays for the first time would do well to head to either Egypt or South Africa.
The land of Pharaos - Egypt
The popularity of Egypt holidays is mainly due to the remarkable legacy of spectacular historical sites across the country with the famed pyramids topping the charts. Holidays to Egypt can include a plethora of sightseeing attractions but there are few that just cannot be missed by the tourists.
Egypt Must Visit Destinations and Attractions
Cairo, situated by the River Nile, is an intriguing mix of traditional and modern. The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities in Cairo features more than 120,000 artefacts exhibiting over 3000 years of splendid Egyptian history. A walk through the popular Khan El Khalili market is a good way to discover the Egyptian way of life. The city boasts of some of the finest hotels and restaurants in Egypt.
The Pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza, the epitome of ancient Egyptian architecture form the integral part of holidays to Egypt.
Alexandria is one of the largest cities in Egypt. Located on the Mediterranean coast, the city lures beach lovers and sun worshippers for its spectacular beaches, bath warm waters, great weather and a range of water activities.
Luxor, a beautiful city, is the place of temples and royal tombs. Being such a tourist magnet, Luxor like Cairo, has some of the most popular and luxurious hotels in Egypt. Karnak is a fantastic collection of temples, sanctuaries, pylons and other buildings that are all devoted to the Theban gods and ancient pharaohs.
While on Egypt Holidays, an expedition to the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens on the West Bank is a must for many visiting Luxor. These house a variety of tombs from the 18th and 19th dynasties.
The picturesque city of Aswan is popular for Nile Cruises, the temple of Philae, the Temple of Abu Simbel, the soaring High Dam, fishing at Lake Nassar, Elephantine Island.
Sharm El Sheikh and Hurgadha are two most popular Red Sea resorts with a fine variety of hotels and restaurants, bars and shops. Both serve as wonderful haven for water sports enthusiasts.
South Africa – The Rainbow Nation
South Africa is symbolised by splendid scenic sights, tremendous mountains and wonderful beaches. Its cities of Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban delight the visitors with their unique charm, warm hospitality, multi ethnicity and other cultural draws.
South Africa – Key Destinations & Attractions
Johannesburg’s adorable attractions include the Gold Reef City, Pilanesberg National Park, Bruma Lake Flea Market and Johannesburg Zoo apart from an assortment of finest spas for those seeking peace of mind and body on their SouthAfrica Holidays. Sun City features impressive theatre scene, vibrant casino, and superb health spa along with plentiful pubs and discs, restaurants, botanical gardens and speciality shops.
Capetown’s majestic Table Mountain casts its magic with unsurpassed views of the city from atop it. The sandy beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton, the buzzing city centre Robben Island, Cape Point, Kirstenbosch, the Winelands and the scenic V&A Waterfront all vie for attention.
South Africa holidays are particularly famous among wildlife and nature lovers with the Kruger National Park and the Garden Route being popular tourist circuits.
