Lusaka, Zambia, Africa

Lusaka – A Warm Welcome , Africa

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By Nick-Venter S. Edwards

A small nondescript village in the early 1920s, Lusaka is the bedrock of what is today the Republic of Zambia, a warm country by climate and hospitality.
Its central location, slightly to the south of the country’s centre, merited this village’s promotion to a capital city of the colonial administration of Northern Rhodesia.
Lusaka has rapidly grown into the bustling metropolis that it is today.
It is both the commercial and industrial hub of the country as well as the seat of government and parliament.

Lately it has been choking with an increase in population. Its poor planning has led to the congestion that is an identifying spectre of the sprawling city, with a lot of infrastructure springing up by the day.
The main entry point for most tourists is the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, the largest facility, just about 25 minutes’ drive from the central business district. Driving from this airport, on Great East Road, gives the visitor a warm welcome to a bustling metropolis. All the way from the airport, the visitor is greeted by fast-paced urban scenery, with the convenience to check into the many amenities at the visitors’ disposal before they even set foot into the centre of the town.

Two big malls, very modern in their nature, and hotels by the side, the entry from the east is more than convenient for the tourist who, in the meantime, would have had a glimpse of the National Assembly.
The central business district is surrounded by a cluster of residential areas that are steadily exploding out of their size pushing the city inwards.

There is Matero, to the north-west of the city, a great historic township. This vast settlement was the hub of the many skirmishes in the struggle for independence. Matero is also the hub of the heavy industries, many of which are mere shadows of the cogs in the industrial machine of the city that they were in 1980s.

Lusaka is home to the country biggest university and

Nairobi City, Kenya

by  Jacob Muoki

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Nairobi City, Kenya Brief History Established in 1889 during the building of the Kenya-Uganda railway, Nairobi stands as the Kenya’s capital and East Africa’s most populous city. It’s the most industrialized city in the country and is inhabited by people of all walks of life and members of the 42 different Kenyan tribes. Nairobi is a regional business hub and hosts the United States Embassy (the biggest in East Africa) and the United Nation’s UNEP and UN-Habitat headquarters. The city’s growth as a technology hub in the entire continent of Africa has attracted the attention of technology giants such as Google and Cisco Systems, who have established their continental headquarters there.
Major Attractions The main tourist attraction in Nairobi is the Nairobi National Park, the only one in the world located in a capital city. The park hosts a wide array of wildlife including cheetahs, buffaloes, and hyenas and over 400 species of birds. Other attractions in the park include an animal orphanage and the Safari Walk. Located 7 kilometres from the CBD, the National Park can be accessed via road or air (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport).
Food and Accommodation Nairobi hosts several world-class hotels, which tourists and other visitors may find suitable for short-term accommodation. The Sarova Stanley, Intercontinental, Hilton, Nairobi Serena and Norfolk are some of the luxury hotels located in the heart of the city. The Safari Park Hotel is 15 minutes drive from the CBD off Nairobi-Thika super highway. The hotels serve a wide range of international cuisines as well as the country’s popular version of barbecued meat that the locals refer to as “Nyama Choma”.

Nightlife and Partying Many tourists don’t leave Nairobi before they’ve visited the Carnivore restaurant, which is home to the Simba Saloon night club. The club is located about five kilometres from the CBD towards Langata. Other night clubs in the city include Betty’s in the CBD and Changes in Westlands area. There, revellers are treated to a combination of hip hop music, reggae and local tunes popularly referred to as “Genge” or “Kapuka”.
Transport International visitors arrive at the city via Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. Alternatively, visitors entering Kenya via Moi International Airport in Mombasa may commute by rail, road or air to Nairobi. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is about 15 kilometres from the CBD and is accessed via cabs (taxis). Visitors from Mombasa may choose to commute by train, which is relatively slow and may take up to 16 hours to get to Nairobi. Movement around the city or to towns nearby is possible via taxis or car hire services. Many tourists don’t use public transportation except in cities served by rail or long-distance luxury bus companies. This is because only these guarantee passenger safety and professionalism.
Security Nairobi’s CBD and all other areas of tourist interests are for the most part secure. Ever since the 1998 bombings of the American embassy in Nairobi, security has been beefed up around the city and an elite tourist-protection police unit set up. However, the American government has issued and lifted travel advisories against Nairobi more than once since 1998. Thus, the city, especially US, European and Israeli interests, remain potential targets of terror attacks. However, visitors that avoid city estates and areas such as the Kibera slums and Eastlands remain safe from day to day threats to security.

Hurghada, Egypt

Come To Visit Us On Hurghada.

By Jojo Sam

Come to Hurghada! It was a tiny fishing village which is located on the Egyptian coast of the Red Sea. Now it is a beautiful resort beside the Red Sea. Visit the little islands. Enjoy with sunshine and hot weather all times of the year, so when you decide, any time of year is a good time to come here. Swim and dive in the clear water in the summer, Hurghada is hotter than Cairo but the water is cool. Visitors can fly from Cairo or Go by boat from Sinai to the harbour at Sigala. They can also fly directly to Hurghada airport as Hurghada is served by an international airport that has a number of direct connections to most cities in all over the world


Each year thousands of visitors arrive to Hurghada from around the world. Most of holidaymakers and travelers choose to visit Hurghada for the variety of water sports especially snorkeling and SCUBA diving. Visitors to Hurghada will find a lot of reputable dive shops offering amazing day trips, instruction for divers of all levels of experience and all kind of equipment to hire.
Although there are many visitors come to Hurghada for the amazing diving and water sports, there are more come to enjoy the hospitality of the many luxury holiday villages and hotels. El Gouna resort is one of the most famous resorts at Hurgada, Grand Resort Hurghda is also a special place deserves to be visited and a lot of wonderful resorts that are very unique, and they provide the entire home comforts. Here, you may find something a bit different on your holiday. For example, you can enjoy a camel trek in the desert.

You can buy all your living needs from the local market in El Dahar, or you can visit Senzo mol "big famous department store" where you will buy all your needs in the same price they are sold for citizens. Also all transportation tools are available all the time to any place in very cheap prices.
Although all Egyptian people famous for their hospitality, but when you visit Hurghada avoid taking a taxi without make sure of price and driver license. Because of some bad drivers who has bad behavior to ask tourists for more money. Nowadays, even all Egypt has some troubles because of its revolution, Hurghada still a peaceful place, away of all shapes of troubles.
Come to visit us in Hurghada, if you come, promise you will never forget your tour.

Karachi, Pakistan

Karachi – The City Of Lights


By Ansab Khan


Karachi, a city of Pakistan, East Asia, is one of greatest cities of the world. It is highly population density city having over 20 million people not only from within the country but also from other countries such, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and other adjacent countries. Karachi is capital of Sind province, and it is hub for the people of Pakistan where everyone is warmly welcomed. Usually people come from across the country to find job, as Karachi is heaven for commercial purposes, having international airport and Ports.


Its summer time, and if you are planning to take tour in Karachi, this is right time and right choice for you, as Karachi is situated near sea which makes the climate moderate in every season.
Karachi is heaven for tourist, and believe me if you heard someone saying that he has visited the entire Karachi, then he is laying. They are so many attractions for tourist such beaches, parks, museums, Historic places[list] and buildings, entertainments and many more, you can keep counting.
One interesting thing you will find in Karachi is bike and biker, this is the only thing that you can enjoy and avoid as well. how you can enjoy is biking skills of youngsters, the way they ride bike is noticeable but it is dangerous too because rush of traffic but these guys have not fear and worries about anything when they start the bike, they forget everything and enjoy their ride which causes crucial accidents on daily basis.


Besides this, the funniest part of Karachi transportation is public transport which includes Rickshaw, Ching Chi, Buses, and Mini Buses. They are highly decorated and the funny quotes, saying and one liner written on them are epic, if you know local language, you would really enjoy them. I’m quoting some for you with English translations. “Maa ki Dua, Jannat Ki Hawa”, (Mother’s Prayer, Heaven’s Air), Sharmeeli Nagin (this is really tough for me, Sharmeeli mean Shy and Nagin mean Female Snake, Shy Female Snake, and now imagine this is written on slow paced bus driving exactly before, how would be feel…) “Dekh Magar Pyar Say” (Watch But with Love) and the last but not the least, “Himmat Hay Cross Kar, Warna Bardasht Kar”, (Cross, if you have courage, otherwise tolerate.)


There are several food streets in Karachi, in North Nazimabad, Hussainabad, Burns Roads, Boat Beson, and Do Darya etc which have local and international restaurant. The most famous foods are biryani, nihari, haleem, Karhai and barbecue. You also have international cuisine such as Arab, Japanese, Italian, Chinese, South Indian, and Korean etc. there is one another thing that is Pathans’ Tea Stalls and shops on every corner, normally youngsters spend their weekend nights on tea stall having chit chat with hot tea. There are load of tea shops but one famous is Café Piyala near Gulberg, you must visit once.


Karachi is the fun and people loving city, accommodate every kind of people. You can have food with minimal or no amount. Although it is good point of attraction for tourists nevertheless tourism is reduced drastically because the unrest and uncertain situation in Karachi. General Election has been held in Pakistan, it is hoped that this will be effective positively the situation overall.

#Famous Places in Karachi
Beaches Seaview, Manora Island, Sandspit Beach, Hawke's Bay Beach, Paradise Point, French Beach, Cape Monze, Nathiagali Beach

Museums National Museum of Pakistan, Pakistan Air Force Museum, Pakistan Maritime Museum.

Parks Bagh Ibne Qasim, Boat Basin Park, Mazar-e-Quaid, Karachi Zoo, Hill Park, Safari Park, Bagh-e-Jinnah, PAF Museum Park, Maritime Museum Park
Historic places and buildings Chowkandi graveyard, Mewa Shah Graveyard (One of the Largest Graveyards of Pakistan), Karachi Port Trust, Sindh High Court. Hindu Gymkhana, KMC Head Office, Ghulam Husain Khalikdina Hall, Frere Hall, Empress Market, Jehangir Kothari Parade, St Patrick's Church, Mohatta Palace and Karachi Cantonment Railway Station buildings
Entertainment Arena, Atrium Malls and Cinema, Capri Cinema
Water Parks, Amusement Parks, Shopping Malls,
Clubs.

Mombasa Kenya

Mombasa My City

By Mwanaisha Gelleh    

The city of Mombasa is listed the second largest in Kenya after Nairobi the country’s capital city. Mombasa is located at the Kenyan coast on the Indian Ocean. It is an Island which is separated from the mainland by two major creeks namely Tudor and Kilindini. People connect to the city by means of ferry transport from south coast while a bridge is used by motorist and commuters at the northern side of the city. The city is well developed with good infrastructure. An international airport known as Moi international airport serves both local and international travels. The roads within the city are welcoming and ensure good and safe drive to motorists. The road traffic is high in morning and evening hours as people are always at rush going or leaving to work as well as school going children. It is therefore essential for one to choose appropriate time to use the roads to avoid being held up by traffic jams. Commuter buses are the major means of transport. Being an industrial city, Mombasa is densely populated by different tribes while the habitants are the Swahili people. The language most spoken by the city people is Swahili and Islam is the major religion practiced in Mombasa. The Swahili people are so welcoming and generous. The most likely fast foods to get at the city are potato fries served with chicken, coconut rice served with fish, samosas, kebabs and spiced tea. People like partying on weekends along the beaches. Mombasa boasts of having diversity of tourist attraction sites which is one of the major sources of revenue in the city. Several sandy beaches are found along the coastline. There is Fort Jesus situated along the Indian Ocean within the city centre. Fort Jesus serves as a historical site whereby different artifacts that were found in the 16th century are preserved. They range from household goods, ammunition and different equipment that were used in slave trade in the 16th century. Fort Jesus also serves as an educational centre for those who are pursuing historical education. A trip to Mombasa is not complete without visiting this historic site. Another tourist attraction site in Mombasa is Mamba village.

Mamba is a crocodile in swahili, so Mamba village is a crocodile rearing farm and it is rated as the largest in East Africa. It is here where all your questions about crocodiles will be answered. There is variety of crocodiles and the good news to most visitors is the existence of over 100years old crocodile within the farm. Several parks are found in this city, there is Haller park which is a home of different animals and reptiles. Animals found include antelopes, giraffes, hippos, monkeys, tortoises and variety of snakes. There are also 100+ plants species. At the southern coast, there located Shimba Hills National reserve and Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary which are homes for forest elephants. When choosing a place to tour, come to Mombasa city and definitely you will have a story to tell.