AFRICA

About

Africa is the second largest continent in the world after Asia. It is home to the world’s second largest population. It occupies 6% of the Earth’s surface and accounts for 16% of the world’s population with a population of 1.3 billion as per the 2018 general consensus. It comprises of 54 sovereign countries in its entire length and stretch. Nigeria is the most populous state in Africa while Algeria is the largest. It enjoys a wide range of bio diversity with the continent being home to some of most diverse species of wildlife, birds and vegetation. It is renowned for its thick forests drained and well fed by rivers originating in its mountains. It also is the seat of world’s second largest desert, the Kalahari Desert.

People

India, or Bharat, is fondly called the Land of Diversity for a reason – the country is home to several races, languages, cultures, and religions entwined together into an epitome of unmatched unity. Indians believe in the philosophy of Atithi Devo Bhava (Guest is equivalent to God), which stems from their long legacy of hospitality, warmth, and open-hearted welcome.

Tradition

India is a land of deep-rooted beliefs that relate to the country’s rich history, spanning more than 2,50,000 years. For an avid traveler seeking rich experiences to fill their bucket with, India’s plethora of beautiful artistic, literary and oral traditions offer excellent memories of a lifetime.

Top Things to do in Africa

Africa is an interesting destination for a vacation or holiday as it has loads of exciting and adventurous things to offer. It is home to the most diverse and assorted array of changing natural landscapes, flora and fauna and traditions. While there are mysterious Pyramids of Egypt and its ancient culture on one side, it has Masai tribes cohabiting with Lions in Kenya on the other side in the Masai Mara Forest reserve. Africa is also home to many indigenous settlements as well as home to some of the oldest civilizations in the world.

Feast on some mouth-watering delicacies

In Africa prepare for a gastronomic extravaganza because the cuisine is definitely one of the highlights of this region closely followed by its natural sights and options for adventure and fun. Food is largely spicy and has a heavy non vegetarian influence with meat and sea food forming a major part of every culinary treat.

Visit these Places of Religious & Cultural Value

Africa is home to many indigenous ethnicities and tribal cultures of the past while Christianity is the most dominant religion in the entire continent. A lot of countries have taken the pains to preserve the heritage and traditions of its native history and ethnic legacies.

Visit these Places for Adventure and Fun

For adventure and fun in Africa you can go for a stroll in the myriad streets and get lost in the traditional bazaar area of Morocco. Or be stupefied by the historical insight of a lost culture of the ancient past with the Tomb of Tutankhamen in Egypt. Or simply embark on a tropical desert safari while camping in the night and spend the night in tent in a desert.

Visit these Places for A Romantic Getaway

For a quick romantic getaway in Africa, the options are endless. Be dazzled by the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe or treat yourselves to Cape Winelands in South Africa for an exotic wine tasting session together. Go for a jungle safari together in Masai Mara or spend a private day in the stunning beaches of Seychelles and soak in the warmth of the sun.

Botswana

Botswana, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, is flanked by the Kalahari Desert on one side and the Okavango Delta on another.

The country has wide bio diversity and the same is evident in the massive Central Kalahari Game Reserve, with its naturally fossilized river valleys and undulating grasslands

Mauritius

As evident from its geographical location, it is rich in oceanic landscape such as beaches, lagoons and reefs.

The country has a mountainous interior with various natural attractions such as the Black River Gorges National Park packed with rain forests, waterfalls, hiking trails and unique wildlife like the flying fox.

Seychelles

The Seychelles, an erstwhile British colony, is an island nation consisting of an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of East Africa.

It is home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and forest reserves which contain some rare wildlife specimens such as the giant Aldabra tortoises.

South Africa

South Africa is a country lying on the farthest southern tip of the African continent. It is a land blessed with many varieties of bio diversity.

Then the country also has lush wine lands around Stellenbosch and Paarl, rugged and jagged cliffs in the Cape of Good Hope and ample mangrove forest and lagoons along the Garden Route.