Africa has always been synonymous with savannas and the
lives of the wild animals as it has been raised on television. So also what is
in the minds of many people when imagining the African continent? True indeed
if in Africa there are many national parks and nature reserves, but Africa is
the same as other continents that have modern life. There are also buildings
that hold great history that is worth exploring. Here are some reference places
in Africa that can be snooped.
Nigeria
Olumo Rock
Olumo Rock Beautiful scenery served by Olumo Rock and every
visitor can also ride the elevator to climb this large stone. Right in Nigeria
or a town called Abeokuta; this tourist attraction seems to be a witness to the
history of tribal war that occurred in the 19th century. This stone is the
place of refuge for the people around there during the war.
For the search process of this place, usually visitors need
to climb the man-made stairs in the rock. There will be guide services that
will share their knowledge for tourists who come about all the history behind
Olumo Rock and to enter here only need to pay 700 Naira only.
Freedom Park Lagos
Freedom Park Lagos this is a place where all visitors can
enjoy the variety of entertainment that makes a holiday in Africa, especially
in Nigeria, will not be easily forgotten. Tourists can watch football action,
live music, dance, and other beautiful scenery. In this area there is also an
amphitheater that will certainly add to the excitement in spending time in this
park. Greek drama is a spectacle that will be presented when coming to the
amphitheater.
Not only the amphitheater, there are also some food courts
that will serve various tastes of visitors, even for vegetarians are also
available culinary that can be tasted. This place has four entrances, but only
three are used in the meantime. For entry fee, per head is charged between
200-500 Naira and parking for the same fee.
Kenya
Fort Jesus in Mombasa
Fort Jesus in Mombasa Located in the port area of Mombasa,
this tourist attraction also known as Fort Jesus is truly magnificent and
visitors will be able to look inside to find out all the authenticity that
exists in the armory tower. Other attractions not to be missed are fantastic
performances by using stunning sound effects and lights with the theme of
depictions of struggle in the building of the castle. In a week, the event is
held every three nights. Below is a list of fees charged to visitors by the
museum that is open daily from 8 am to 6 pm?
Adult visitors who are not locals: 1200 KES.
Visitors of non-local children: 600 KES.
An adult visitor who is an East African: 400 KES.
Visitors to children who are East Africans: 200 KES.
Mature Kenyan visitors: 200 KES or.
Visitors to Kenyan children: 100 KES.
Amboseli National Park
Amboseli National Park the travelers who like the animals,
really Amboseli is an elephant park. The reason why this is known as the
elephant park because it is the elephant is the type of animal that dominates
this location. With an area of about 400 square kilometers, Amboseli which is
just 4 hours from Nairobi not only has big elephants, but also a bull, impala,
wildebeest, and zebra horses. Even the cheetah is also visible to the eye
occasionally. The scenery of the animals is amazing, but the surrounding
natural scenery is no less superior and captivating with the appearance of
Mount Kilimanjaro whose peak looks covered with snow. The peak of the mountain
will be pink with the color of the mountain which also turns into dark purple
at the arrival of dawn. Below is a list of ticket fees in Amboseli.
Adult visitor: USD 90.
Visitors of children and students: USD 55
Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve When setting foot in Kenya,
another national park that can be colonized, the Masai Mara is indeed very
famous for her elephant herd, and there is also a white tiger, lions, and a
collection of zebras. The beauty of this area is truly remarkable, making it a
favorite tourist spot in the world.
Adult visitors are not Kenyans: inside the park - USD 70 and
outside park USD 80.
Visitors of non-Kenyan children: in the park - USD 40 or and
outside the park USD 45
Adult student visitors are not Kenyans: USD 40
Visitors to non-Kenyan children: USD 20.
South Africa
Kruger National Park
Kruger National ParkPurana is very identical with life on
the African continent can be witnessed directly by visiting the Kruger National
Park. The area is so vast, wild animal wild variety inhabits this park. This is
a tourist site that is often used for the making of films with the theme of
tourism and with the purpose of education; even a lot of research took this
place as well.
While in this large park, visitors should be accompanied by
a guide because it is very vulnerable to wild animal attacks. For hours of
operation information and also entry fee can be seen directly on the official
website because this park has different opening hours every month following the
entry fee.
Durban Beach
Durban Beach Tourists who are very hobby surfing or indeed a
professional surfers, Durban Beach is a suitable tourist attraction to stop
off. High waves are not the only advantage of this resort, but there is also
Ushaka Marine World which is included from the largest playground in the world.
To enjoy the sea world, here is the schedule of operations and ticket cost
information.
Visitors to children under 3 years are free of charge.
Visitors to children ages 3 to 12: R122.
Adult visitors over 12 years of age: R165.
Visitors to elderly people over 61 years of age: R122.
Open schedules are from Monday to Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm.
Soweto
Soweto Soweto is an urban area of Johannesburg, Gauteng
and one of the places that can be added to your tour list. This is because
there is a lot of knowledge that can be obtained from this place, such as the
culture of the population of Africa is still very maintained and thick.
Visitors will be able to see the life experiences of the
residents there who are simple but full of happiness. The unique that can also
be obtained from Soweto is a typical handicraft and can be purchased in this
place.
Egypt
Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai Local and foreign tourists make this place as
one of the favorite tourist attractions in Egypt. Being part of the history of
religion, of course this site becomes more popular and the mountain is also
considered as the highest peak in the city of Saint Katherine’s there are
places of worship, both mosques and churches.
When traveling in this place, not only the scenery that can
make us fascinated, but this place will remind us all of history where Allah
SWT pour revelation to the Prophet Moses.
Red Sea
Red Sea because the name of the Red Sea, indeed many of us
who finally imagine that the color of the sea is really red. However, actually
the color of this sea is blue like the sea in general and it seems the word
"reed" that makes many people confused because the English of the
reeds is then even in read "red".
If you have a chance, try to dive and see the beauty of this
seafloor, especially when it is the season where the reed plants grow with
fertile. Diving attractions may be a favorite attraction while visiting the Red
Sea. In addition to the sea view that can soothe the soul, there are various
types of fish that are visible by our sight and do not forget the coral reefs
are also full of charm. So, for maximum satisfaction while in Africa, come to
Egypt to get an exciting experience in the Red Sea.
Luxor
Luxor One more tourist attractions that will answer all the
curiosity of travelers to history, and this time is the history of Egypt.
Located in South Heliopolis, Luxor is known as an ancient city where there are
open museums, tombs, ruins of temple buildings, and monuments that also contain
Egyptian history.
There are so many interesting objects in this place that the
cost of entry is also different, ranging from 20 to 100 LE. With so many
historical objects in Luxor, this is the reason why Luxor's economy is based on
this one.
Ethiopia
The Lalibela Church
Lalibela Church in Africa, especially north of Ethiopia,
Lalibela is known as a small city and the city is perfectly normal. Only,
apparently this small town is storing an amazing site, the underground church
that was built with the lack of technology around the 12th century. Upon
entering this church area, there will be a religious ornament filling the
corners of the church room plus a layer of wood, brass and gold that coats
other ornaments.
The pilgrims who come there will be greeted by some regular
priests every day sitting in the church reading the Bible. There is also a
mysterious room that seems rather horrible because it is dusty and dark; it was
a room filled with many bones which were the bones of the monks' bodies there
and the priests and monks in this church regarded it as a sacred object. See
also the Bible with the original handwritten text of the monk and this Bible is
made with goat skin as its main ingredient.
Open from 6 am to 12 noon, and then continue from 2 pm to 5
pm.
Visitors to children ages 9 to 13: USD 25.
Adult visitor: USD 50.
Visitors of children under 9 years old and Ethiopians
without a foreign passport will not be charged
Morocco
Marrakech
Marrakech Built around the 11th century, this city actually
has another name, namely Red City, and this is certainly because the red color
dominates most of the building. Historic tours and museums and not to forget
the architectural buildings is an advantage offered by this city. Overall, the
city is required to enter the list of destinations while in Morocco because the
following is a series of attractions that will please you.
Majorelle Garden. This tour is the most complete plant
tourism because any kind of plants that exist in the world can be found in this
place. In this park also tourists will be able to gain more insight from the
museum of Islamic art.
Traditional Market Souks. When visiting Morocco, then do not
miss a typical souvenir from this country by dropping into this one traditional
market. Traded goods are negotiable and the bargaining process can be done in
English because the traders are quite fluent as well. Shopping in this market
is also more easily just because the merchant has given a price tag on each
item.
Koutobia Mosque. Although the place of worship, but this
mosque is known exactly as the Eiffel of Morocco because the mosque is not like
a mosque in general. There are colorful lights decorate this building and will
be more beautiful when visitors come at night. Another advantage of this place
is the garden is very neat and beautiful that became part of the page of this
mosque.
Dades Valley
Dades Valley to complete an exciting holiday experience
while in Morocco, do not forget to enjoy the Dades Valley or Dades Valley that
will provide a different atmosphere. The beautiful views of the valley will
make the mood better. The combination of a number of plants that have turned
white, fresh green grass, and rocky hills into its own charm.
There is a challenging experience to try if this valley, the
road Tizi n Tichka that adrenaline rush because the road in the Atlas Mountains
is so steep and a lot of rocks. The real road into the connecting road between Marrakech
and Ouarzazate is in the Dades Gorge that can be passed by the visitors who are
hungry for the challenge.
Fes
Fes this is the biggest city that will catch our attention
when set foot in Morocco. Being one of the cities of tourism other than Marrakech,
certainly there are various things offered by the city that has a long history
of this. Old Medina is the most recommended because it is here where travelers
can get various souvenirs made by the people of Fes himself.
Examples of souvenirs that fit to take home are shoes,
leather bags, copper and brass souvenirs, ceramics, rugs, jackets and many
others. Fountains, mosques, monuments and royal parks can also be visited while
in the city of Fes and feel the sensation of different time walking in the
afternoon.
Botswana
Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park This national park is one of the parks
that should not be missed when going to Africa. Located just off the border of
Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Zambia, there are approximately 50,000 elephants who
occupy this great park. To observe the animals there is easier; visitors are
advised to come to Chobe around the summer only, which means around April to
October. These days there will be many animals that gather at the edge of the
river so it is easier for us to watch them.
Visitors who are residents are charged: BWP 30.
Visitors who are residents of Botswana are charged: BWP 10
Visitors who are not residents there alias foreign tourists
are charged: BWP 70.
Kalahari Nature Reserve
Kalahari Nature Reserve If you want to visit and
occasionally feel like what nature reserve in Africa, in Botswana is the right
place where the area is about 53 thousand square kilometers which is much
larger than Massachusetts or twice as much, and that is the reason why this
place obtained the second largest ranking in the world. Many things can be
found and observed in mini-sanctuaries, such as the basic river that has been
formed from ancient times, salt gardens, and of course the open plains are so
great.
The shape of the reserve land located in the Botswana desert
area has bushes and grasses. Large trees also contribute to the plains
populated by wild animals that we often watch from television. In this place
visitors will be satisfied to watch eagles, sibga, cheetahs, giraffes, hyenas,
leopards, wild dogs, boars and other animals that roam. For thousands of years,
this sanctuary is inhabited by a primitive tribe known as the Bushmen Tribe and
they are still milling about in the reserve area and known as the Nomad Hunter
is a Bushmen tribe.
Foreign visitors who want to stay overnight are charged: USD
37.
Visitors who want to enter the nature reserve area are
charged: USD 14.
Visitors who want to camp in the wilderness area are
charged: USD 23.
Tanzania
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park Due to the abundance of national
parks in Africa, there is nothing wrong to explore also the Serengeti National
Park which is a wild place for wild animals living in large grassland. This
national park includes the oldest national park and many people already know
about the millions of annual migrating Wildebeests, as well as zebras, deer and
predators. With an area of about 13 thousand square kilometers, on this earth
Serengeti National Park became one of the most natural ecosystems.
Non-Tanzanian visitors aged 16 years and over are charged:
USD 60.
Visitor children and non-Tanzanian students aged 5 to 16
years are charged: USD 20.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Conservation Area There are other attractions in
Tanzania that are not less beautiful and also fun to be a holiday, the
conservation area called Ngorongoro which is located in the northwestern part
of Tanzania. The visitors will be able to see the old volcano that has formed
the crater because it has collapsed and there is a natural forest formed on the
side of the crater. This becomes an area where diverse wildlife lives and lives
in it. Moreover, there is also the discovery of ancient human skeletons in this
area and human footprints that are very old age, which is 3.5 million years
more.
An adult visitor is charged: USD 60.
Visitors to children age 5 to 17 years are charged: USD 20
To descend the crater with a vehicle charged: USD 300.
Thus the sights in Africa are really interesting to be a
holiday destination when setting foot in the African countries. When the
opportunity to enjoy African air, not only its historic buildings are worthy of
consideration, but you also need to watch firsthand what is usually only seen
from the television, the wild life of various African animals.
