Africa
Oh Africa, if only the world had not treated you so badly! What an amazing place this magnificent continent is. The nature, wildlife, scenery, vastness, the feeling of simply living, is overwhelming. Where to start with such a huge continent? The wildlife viewing on safari is unique to Africa. Parks such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Kruger, Kgaligadi, Masai Mara, Okavango Delta, Chobe, Etosha are out of this world. Then there are the specialist mountain and forest parks to see endangered species such as lemurs, chimpanzees and gorillas.
The scenery can be breathtaking, with such places as Mount Kilimanjaro, the Rift Valley, Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula, Blyde River and Fish River canyons, Sossusvlei sand dunes, Victoria Falls, Lake Malawi, Rwenzori and Hoggar mountains, Tundavala, Avenue of the Baobabs. Along the immense coastline there are such mesmerising wonders as the Red Sea, Mauritius, the Seychelles, Reunion and Cape Verde. What’s more the entire continent is a melting pot of different cultures, from the bushmen of the south to the Bedouin of the north. Africa has also influenced the world with such cultures as that from ancient Egypt.
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Recent African Articles
Red Sea Marine Parks and Protectorates: Safeguarding Egypt’s Miracle of Nature
Diving in the Red Sea marine parks. Photo courtesy: South Moon Although we often hear terms such as "Egypt's marine parks", there is no official national marine park that covers all or even large swathes of the Red Sea. Rather, in addition to the Ras Mohamed National...
Diving with Trevallies – Apex Predators of the Reef
Trevally are among the more common fish encountered by divers, in a variety of species. These powerful silvery predators patrol the reefs and are often seen preying on smaller fish, making exciting, sudden dashes around the reef and thrilling any on-looking scuba...
Diving with Turtles – Underwater Ninjas
Turtles are among the best loved of sea-dwelling creatures. This is due both to their cute appearance and personality, as well as their declining numbers and their need for human protection, turtles are among the best loved of sea-dwelling creatures. Everyone loves an...
The Red Sea – a History of its Formation
Why Egypt's Famous Dive Destination Has a High Level of Endemism The Red Sea is a rather narrow trench of water, running northwest to south easterly, approximately 2,000 km long and 2,000m deep, formed some 38 million years ago. It has a remarkably high number of...
Diving with Tawny Nurse Sharks – Oooh Matron!
Dive with tawny nurse sharks. Photo courtesy: Macana Tawny nurse sharks are quite commonly encountered by divers. You may see them lying on a sandy floor or huddled together in their favourite cave or crevice during the day, or witness them hunting on a night dive....
Diving with scorpionfish: Motionless and Venomous
Scorpionfish are among the ocean’s most fascinating and enigmatic creatures, captivating divers with their extraordinary camouflage and formidable venomous spines. Belonging to the family Scorpaenidae, these ambush predators are found in tropical and temperate waters...
Diving with Moray Eels – a Foray into the World of Morays
You are finning along a reef with fish swimming all around you when suddenly something makes you stop on your tracks. You see a sight that at once captivates you and implores you to fix your gaze on a head protruding from a hole, seemingly glaring out and opening and...
Diving with Tiger Sharks: the Fearsome Garbage Collector
Tiger sharks are among the most sought after, and feared of, sharks. Known for their striking stripes, impressive size, and curious nature, tiger sharks are one of the ocean's most iconic apex predators. The impressive sight of a muscular, striped shark coming into...
Diving with Napoleon Wrasse: Ocean’s Most Curious Fish
Diving with Napoleon wrasse in the Philippines. Photo courtesy: Robert Yin An exquisitely patterned fish, the giant yet gentle Napoleon wrasse is a favourite fish to encounter for divers in many regions of the world. This is because, in areas where they are still not...