Why Do you Want to Visit Africa?
Friday July 11, 2008
I could give you about a million reasons to visit any country in Africa, since there's so much to see and do. But there's usually one specific thing that first attracts us to choose a vacation in Africa. In my experience I find that most people like the idea of going on a safari and seeing Africa's wildlife. But visiting historically rich sights like Marrakech and Cairo are also high on the wish list. Interestingly, once you've been on safari, or have visited Marrakech, it's often the local people who leave that lasting impression and makes you want to come back again.
Please vote in the poll below and feel free to leave a comment if you'd like to explain your vote.
Image of a Herero Lady in Namibia -- © Charles Roffey
Ok well I just voted for the beaches and diving option. Now some people reading this may thing Africa beaches diving? Surely Africa is about safari, Elephants and loins etc… and yes they would be right and I agree that a wildlife safari in Africa should be a must on everyone’s list of things to do and see in there lifetimes.
So let me explain my vote. I am talking about Egypt and the Red Sea coastline which is a renowned destination for tourists from around the world with a unique mix of history side by side with all of the attractions of a modern holiday resort. Its is only a 5 hour flight from the UK where I live with and 365 days of sunshine every year we can take advantage and grab some winter sun as over here in the UK winters and grey, cold and drab.
The Red Sea area is an idyllic place simply waiting to be enjoyed by all. Sharm el sheikh is the most well known and popular however I would like to mention a different city along Egypt’s Red Sea and that is Hurghada.
The city of Hurghada was once a small fishing village on the Red Sea and was founded in the early 20th century, and since the 1980s has been built upon and added to by continually enlarged by Egyptian and foreign investors emerged into a leading seaside resort on the Red Sea.
Hurghada now boats resorts and tourist property developments like Oasis Marina, Sahl Hasheesh to name a couple for aqua & coastal leisure activities water sports of every kind and the Red Sea has some of the world’s most amazing coral reefs, coral-covered shipwrecks and a breathtaking array of fish as well as dolphins.
During the evening for the more adventurous a trip to the local tourist area, shops, restaurants, bars and clubs is a great option and a walk on the sea front will surely satisfy the most cultured expectations and desires.
Oasis Marina is new development that is wonderfully situated on the Red Sea to take advantage of this unique part of the world and all the Red Sea has to offer and will be one of the very desirable Hurghada properties for those who like the finer things in life.