Archive for the 'Africa' Category

13 SepTravel Insurance

There is an added, but necessary, cost hiding in every trip, or vacation that one takes and that is travel insurance, or the insurance taken out when traveling. It is hidden because it is one of those costs that needs a separate question after you have already arranged all the other details for the rental car, or the airlines you are traveling on. The question of whether or not insurance should be procured almost seems to be an after thought, but it is definitely an important part of any trip, and probably adds a good 10% onto the cost of the trip.

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07 OctRwanda

GorillaThe Rwandese Republic, the “land of a thousand hills”, is a tiny African state, compared with the giants that surround it. This region was the focus of the news in 1994 when the Hutus decided to kill the Tutsi ethnic group. It took place one of the biggest genocides of the twentieth century, under the gaze of Westerners. Despite his wounds, Rwanda invites you to visit the famous Virunga chain of volcanoes, numerous lakes, rivers, lush landscapes, caves, its spring climate, folklore full of magic, the original craftsmanship and above all the hospitality of its people, warm at all times.

Rwanda gorilla trekking, for unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking tour packages to Rwanda – the Land of a Thousand hills.

07 OctKenya

Kenya is the essence of Africa. In recent years, is among the popular tourist own countries. Photographic safaris that allow access to the animal kingdom more characteristic of Africa: lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos … To this we must unite as emblematic of his four major national parks. If only for films with scenes, and landscapes that are familiar to us that bookings Amboseli, Kilimanjaro, Masai Mara, home of the legendary Masai warriors …

LionBut Kenya is also one of the most developed countries of Africa. Its total population (34 million) is close to that of Spain and has a literacy rate of 85%, also is considered the major financial center in East Africa. However, poverty affects 56% of the population and unemployment over 40%.

Tourism is one of the most booming industries in Kenya which it already receives a million visitors a year, mostly from the United Kingdom and Germany, in Spain little more than ten thousand a year.

Kenya safari, they offer tour packages to Uganda – The Pearl of Africa as well as to Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda.