Archive for March, 2011

  • Mount Nelson Hotel
    Mount Nelson Hotel is a legendary hotel in South Africa. It is located at the heart of Cape Town, and is home to a huge variety of attractions that begin from the huge spread of lovely gardens. There are a huge number of top class facilities and amenities that are offered by the hotel. The sheer number of provisions for luxury here makes it a great option for staying, and there is no dearth of quality here. The bustling V and A waterfront and many of the finest beach destinations are located within close vicinity. The unique range of facilities and amenities that are offered by the Mount Nelson Hotel are supplemented by the refreshing brand of hospitality offered. This is a blend of several features and these are inclusive of the personalized service provided, the meticulous and painstaking attention that is provided in the name  [...]
    Posted at March 21st, 2011 at 10:03 am
  • Lake Tanganyika
    Lake Tanganyika is the second biggest lake in the world. It is second to Lake Baikal in Siberia. It is the second largest in terms of depth as well as volume among freshwater lakes in the world. The Lake is located in between the naturally beautiful area of the Great Rift Valley of Africa. Lake Tanganyika joins the River Congo which flows on to the Atlantic Ocean. The Lake is shared by four countries, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Burundi and more. All four countries have some parts of Tanganyika, which extends upto a truly colossal area of thirty two thousand nine hundred sq k m. There are towering mountains on all sides of the lake. Lake Tanganyika is a valuable source of income for the countries it is situated in. It is one of the best tourist attractions in the spot, and a whole lot of income is derived from  [...]
    Posted at March 14th, 2011 at 08:03 am
  • Lake Malawi
    Lake Malawi is one of the natural wonders of Africa. The freshwater lake is one of the most beautiful locations in entire Africa. It is also humungous in size; it takes up close to a one thirds of Malawi, a land locked country in Africa. The lake is fifty five miles wide, and three hundred and sixty miles long, which earned it the nick name calendar lake. The lake is bordered by Tanzania and Mozambique as well. It is called the Lake Nyassa in these countries. Lake Malawi has some of the most crystal clear waters among waters in the world. You can swim, dive, snorkel to your hearts content. The lake is filled with Cichlids in vibrant colors, and is famous all over the world for these flowers. The lakeside beaches are just as heavenly, with golden sands and rustic villages filled with charm. The highlight of the African destination  [...]
    Posted at March 7th, 2011 at 09:03 am
  • Pilansberg National Park
    The Pilansberg National Park is located just a stone’s throw away from Sun City, a well known entertainment and leisure resort. The national park is not very big by African standards, just about five hundred and fifty sq km ( two hundred and twelve sq mi ), which is not large when compared to Kruger or other parks. However, the park is by all means a rewarding destination that has an authentic wilderness feel. The park has almost all the big names among wild animals. The Pilansberg National Park is located in the midst of a massif that is close to one thousand two hundred million years old. It is a volcanic relic that consists of four mountain rings with a common center. The Pilansberg is the peak that is of the most height that towers at a height of one thousand nine hundred sixty feet ( six hundred meters ), above the Lake Mankwe.  [...]
    Posted at March 1st, 2011 at 01:03 am