Category Archives: Africa Travel

Tourism in Africa, Africa Travel

Magnificent Rocks of Gheralta for best Trekking & Ancient church Sighting

The giant cliffs and magnificent rock formations of Mount Gheralta found in northern Ethiopia will take your breath away with its stunning landscape. The natural allure, stone-built villages and rock-hewn churches are definitely worth visiting. The Gheralta Mountains is found in Tigray region and incorporates more than 30 ancient churches dating back to the 9th […]

Ancient Hotels of Ethiopia

Ethiopia has several sophisticated ancient hotels that have breathtaking views and unique architectural designs. These accommodations showcase on site art gallery featuring works from local ancient artists. The historical hotels offer ancient yet modern accommodations, exquisite local and international cuisine and cozy spa treatments reminiscent of a royal treatment. Jovago, the largest hotel booking website […]

Hotels in Ethiopia Grip on Online Marketing

Whether a hotel property is independent or part of a larger chain, there is a need to be international and strategic in how best to boost brand awareness. Billboards are effective but only attract the attention of people in close proximity while TV and print ads have a larger, albeit local, reach. The time has […]

Refreshing Weekend Getaway at Sodere

Sliding into a bathtub after a long day is one of life’s little treats, and there’s nothing quite like the restorative dip in the healing hot springs at Sodere. This stunning spa complex is so trendy that people come to bathe in its therapeutic pools from all over the country. It’s found at 110 km […]

Wonchi Paradise of Islands

The island paradise, Wonchi is found in South Western Shawa at an altitude of 3000 meter above sea level. Wonchi contains hot springs, waterfalls and breath-taking valleys  that raise the bar as your best and most affordable island vacation ever. The Lake is surrounded by stunning landscape of green valley and wildlife. It’s possible to […]

Ethiopia: The Fabulous Beaches of Langano

The stunning beach, Langano is 18 km long with depth of 46 meters 0ffering water sport adventures and refreshing swim. The surrounding resort’s spectacular landscape bids beachfront as well as a vast cliff-top breath-taking view over the lake. The admirable sunrise over the lakes brings warmth to your room. Whether you want to tan on […]

Best Trekking in Tigray

Tigray situated in the remote northern parts of Ethiopia offers the best trekking routes. Its sharp cliffs and towering rock columns are between the altitude range of 1,000 and 3,000. It’s an exciting place for walking and climbing. The warm weather condition is moderate allowing enjoyment of both the sun and trekking. Some of the […]

Entoto Jungle of Addis Ababa

Mount Entoto is the highest peak 3,200 meters high creating stunning top view of the capital city, Addis Ababa. The city is established below this remarkable peak, Addis Ababa is the highest capital city in Africa. Mount Entoto is the best location to observe the stunning view of the entire capital city and its magnificent […]

Omo Park a Place of Wild Adventure

Omo Valley is one of the most stunning national parks in Ethiopia, found on the west bank of the Omo River which flows southwards into Lake Turkana. The Omo River falls through a steep valley creating magnificent waterfall. The volume of the river increases between June and October portraying a spectacular sight. The massive several […]

Ankober The Highland Extravaganza

Greener town in central Ethiopia, Ankober found in the Semien Shewa of the Amhara regional state. The beautiful town used to be the capital city of the Shewa kingdom during the time of Emperor Menelik. It remained to be the capital city until 1886 before Addis Ababa made the central government sit. Ankober the eastern […]

Ethiopian World Heritage Sites

Home to nine UNESCO World Heritage sites Ethiopia complements Africa’s  ancient creations. The Ethiopian ancient architectures portrayed at Lalibela and  Aksum tell a lot about the Ethiopian ancient civilization and society. Situated in the highlands of northern Ethiopia, the Aksum masterpiece symbolizes the skill of ancient Aksum.  As one of the most powerful states between […]

Lalibela, Ethiopia’s Tremendous Architecture

Lalibela is one of the UNESCO-registered heritage sites with cave churches from the 13th century. It is situated in a mountainous region in the heart of Ethiopia near a traditional village with circular-shaped dwellings. The place of pilgrimage and devotion Lalibela has eleven ancient churches carved out of gigantic rocks.  Most of the constructions were […]

Catch-up with the Exclusive Ethiopian Food

Ethiopia, the second most populated nation offers a wide range of great organic and healthy cuisines. In fact, it is often described as the land of bread, honey, and grains which make up the  diet of its people. The long history of the country influenced by over 80 ethnic groups resulted in a culinary variety […]

Awash Valley Where It All Began

UNESCO registered world site, Lower Awash Valley earned its global fame for several anthropological discoveries which date million years back. Situated 300 km in northeast of Addis-Ababa, near Afar depression Awash valley is one of the most important global heritage sites. The most spectacular finding came in 1974 when 52 bone fragments were reconstructed to create “Lucy”. Lucy stood about […]

The Glorious Spectacle of Konso Heritages

Konso is one of the UNESCO-designated heritage sites for its outstanding landscape and terraced agriculture. It constitutes a spectacular portrait of tradition which has been in existence for four centuries. It demonstrates the engineering skill of the society and features the waga (wooden statutes) as a reminder of late family members, war heroes and respected […]

Hotel industry in Africa

Investments from international hotel chains and the spread of Jovago’s impact confirm a great growth of the hotel industry on the continent. Following 142 new hotel development projects in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) in 2014, Ethiopia is ranked among the top 10 largest markets for international hotel chain developments. North Africa has the largest hotel […]

Carlson Rezidor announces the Radisson Blu Hotel, Port Harcourt, Nigeria

The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group – born in early 2012 – is one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups. The portfolio of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group includes more than 1,300 hotels, a global footprint spanning 80 countries, a powerful set of global brands (Radisson Blu, Radisson®, Country Inns & Suites by […]

Development of the tourist sector of Togo

Soon the classification of the hotel establishments Togo abounds in a large number of hotel establishments which welcome visitors so national as international. Of Lomé until Cinkassé hotels and other places of rest abound, what can be considered as a good thing for the tourist development of the country. The existence of these hotel establishments […]

Equatorial Guinea Tourism Portal Launched in NYC

  New York, NY, October 13, 2012 –(PR.com)– GC Media is the communications partner for Goree Challenge IV. “The facebook page is designed to bring the Spirit of Malabo to the world”, said Victor Mooney of US based South African Arts International (SAAI). The site will provide an opportunity for the public to see the […]

How is electricity in South Africa affecting the tourism industry?

  by Corlia Goosen Company: Discover Africa Telephone:  021 422 3498 The growth of the business sector and industry along with the population leaves electricity supply short in some parts of the country. An increasingly high demand creates high volumes of output providing South African’s with a grid that struggles to cope and unable to […]

Manama Hotels Top List of Global Revenue Earners

Ernst & Young Reports Bahrain Hotels Top List of Largest Increase in Revenue per Available Room MANAMA, Bahrain, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Bahrain’s hotel industry tops list of global revenue earners in the Middle East/North Africa region according to the latest report issued by Ernst & Young. Hotels in Manama reported a 52.1 percent increase […]

Four Seasons Sets Up Camp in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park; Lodge is First of Three Launching Brand’s Sub-Saharan Expansion

Existing property to be renamed Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania; additional new properties planned in Ngorongoro Conservation Area and on the island of Zanzibar TORONTO, July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has signed a long term management agreement with the owners of Bilila Lodge, a resort in the Serengeti National […]