| Recently, the best thing to do in Africa was no doubt | | | | If you are a true adventurer, set out to conquer |
| to attend the 2010 World Cup. But that was only | | | | Africa's highest mountain, located at the northern |
| temporary and now that it's over, here are some | | | | border of Tanzania. Standing at 5895m above sea |
| other, more permanent, suggestions... | | | | level, Kilimanjaro is the tallest freestanding mountain in |
| Sightseeing in Marrakech | | | | the world and climbing it is no walk in the park. |
| When someone mentions Africa, Marrakech probably | | | | Altitude, weather, and exhaustion, are all challenges |
| isn't the first thing that comes to mind. Due to its | | | | that must be overcome by any trekker brave |
| Arab and French influences, it's not usually associated | | | | enough to take on Kili, but the spectacular scenery |
| with the typical African stereotype. That said, it has | | | | that accompanies you on the way up 'lightens the |
| a lot to offer in terms of travel experience and is | | | | load', so to speak. As always, the best is saved for |
| definitely a city worth visiting. | | | | last. The trek culminates in a testing night walk to the |
| Some of the best things to do in Marrakech include: | | | | summit. But reaching the top and looking over the |
| - Experiencing the Djemaa el Fna square come alive | | | | surrounding landscape, from the 'roof of Africa', |
| at dusk, with its snake charmers, henna artists, and, | | | | makes it all worthwhile. |
| of course, hagglers. | | | | Hot Air Ballooning Over the Serengeti |
| - Shopping at the souks (markets) in the Medina (Old | | | | If you're more of a relaxed traveler who relishes a |
| City). | | | | beautiful view, but doesn't necessarily want to climb |
| - Visiting the Jardins Majorelle, Yves Saint Laurent's | | | | a mountain to get it, hop in a hot air balloon and you'll |
| oasis in the middle of the city. | | | | be admiring the Serengeti from the sky without any |
| - Going on an excursion to the nearby Atlas | | | | effort at all. Hopefully you're a morning person, |
| Mountains. | | | | though, because the hot air balloons usually rise with |
| Safari | | | | the sun, at around 6am. While floating in the African |
| Unlike the mystical notion of Marrakech, the word | | | | sky, you'll be able to spot some amazing wildlife, so if |
| 'safari' is likely one of the first things that pops into | | | | you missed any of the big 5 on your safari, this is |
| your head at the thought of Africa. This is a once in | | | | your chance to tick them off. |
| a lifetime adventure that everyone should be lucky | | | | Snorkeling around Zanzibar Island |
| enough to experience. A common misconception is | | | | Beach lovers get ready to eavesdrop on what has |
| that African safaris are rugged and not for the | | | | been called the best kept secret in the Indian Ocean. |
| faint-of-heart. Actually, they can be quite luxurious | | | | Zanzibar Island is home to a historic Stone Town, |
| and range from budget basic safaris to private deluxe | | | | beautiful beaches, and some of the best snorkeling in |
| safaris that can be tailor-made to suit your travel | | | | the world. There are over 350 fish species living in |
| needs. Whichever way you choose to safari - simply | | | | the waters surrounding Zanzibar, including clown fish, |
| or extravagantly - you will have an authentic African | | | | lion fish, angel fish, stingrays, trumpet fish, moray |
| experience. Keep an eye out for the big 5: elephant, | | | | eels, puffer fish, and surgeon fish. If you're lucky, you |
| rhinoceros, leopard, buffalo, and lion! | | | | might even spot a lobster, turtle, or dolphin! |
| Climb Mount Kilimanjaro | | | | |