Africa Travel Blog

Boasting some of Egypt’s most popular and interesting tourist attractions, Luxor is a city with a very long history and is today home to a population of more than 145,000 people. Remember to get cheap flights to Luxor for your trip.

It is actually just outside the city where the majority of the historical treasures and attractions are found, with the famous Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens being the final resting places ancient Egyptian royalty. You can check the availability of cheap flights to Luxor via our flight links. Such historical buildings in Luxor include the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor which is situated near the Nile and dates back thousands of years.

We provide information from many budget Luxor Flights. Other attractions in this ancient city include the galleries and museums here such as the fascinating Luxor Museum, the The Open Air Museum and the The Mummification Museum. You can also find cheap flights from Luxor to Africa and worldwide destinations. Hotels in Luxor range from well known internationals such as the Hilton and the Sheraton hotel in Luxor, to the more low scale forms of accommodation.

Types of restaurants in Luxor are not as varied as those in Cairo, however you will not be stuck for somewhere to eat as there is plenty of restaurants in Luxor city centre and the surrounding area. This is a unique and wonderful city with many historic attractions, although visitors should be aware of the extreme heat.

Nairobi is the largest city between Cairo and Johannesburg, with a population of 1.5 million.

The Kenyan capital is a bustling and fast paced city which is also the largest city between Johannesburg and Cairo. Remember to get cheap flights to Nairobi for your trip. Situated more than one mile above sea level, Nairobi is more temperate than a lot of nearby African cities. You can check the availability of cheap flights to Nairobi via our flight links. Read the rest of this entry »

The Bamako Racecourse has gone bankrupt and is now closed. A half built concrete stand bears testimony to this and betting is on televised racing from France to various PMU Bars (Pari Mutual).

BIAO is now called BIM (Banque International Pour Le Mali). BDM charges an outrageous 5.75% commission to change French franc travellers’ cheques; BIM charges a much more reasonable CFA 3450 flat fee per transaction (regardless of amount changed) but travellers’ cheques are only handled before noon (or 11 am depending on the day). Read the rest of this entry »

The Great Zimbabwe Ruins: we met a lot of other travellers who did not take a guide and weren’t particularly impressed with the ruins. We took a guide – they are all fully-trained locals – and it was absolutely fascinating; the whole history of the place, and Africa in general, was brought to life. I would highly recommend paying the small amount extra for a guide, as it really made a difference.

The hikes around Chimanimani are epic. The Hadange River Track is awesome, difficult and dangerous; it should be avoided when wet, as it is very slippery. The firebreak running south from the Hadange track to Mutekeswane should not be taken as a short cut; going down towards Tessa’s pool and then back along the road is quicker and less strenous. Read the rest of this entry »

Hwange: Make sure your lodge knows you are arriving by plane. There are no taxis at Hwange airport; the only available transport is provided by the lodges. Hitching a lift is very difficult.

Victoria Falls: Elephants now visit the centre in broad daylight.

Masvingo: You should book in advance as decent accommodation is scarce. If travelling to Masvingo from Chimanimani do not wait for the direct bus which is unreliable and can arrive quite late; take an earlier bus and change onto one of the faster buses at Wengezi Junction. Read the rest of this entry »