Wilderness camps: Urikaruus and Kalahari Tented Camp in Kgalagadi Park In the southern part of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, two wilderness camps overlook the Auob River. These unfenced wilderness camps allows tourists to experience nature unspoiled by large human crowds while staying in rustic, but adequate accommodation. Both wilderness camps have no shops or fuel […] More
Palm Desert: The Street Fair Shopping Weekends at College of the Desert Tourists gather in Palm Desert and Palm Springs, California during the winter and spring months for sunshine, golf or tennis and relaxation. A popular outdoor weekend excursion that offers shopping and a chance to purchase locally crafted art, jewelry, clothing and accessories occurs […] More
Joshua Tree of the Mojave Desert: A Desert Tree in the South Western Of United States The Joshua tree grows in the high elevations of the Mojave desert and is often a lone symbol in an otherwise seemingly barren landscape; it is said that this tree was named by early Mormon settlers because its shape […] More
Africa :What You Need to Know about African Culture, Tourism and Countries Despite the wide coverage of the continent in the international media ,most of it focusing on the poverty, corruption, HIV/AIDS, conflicts, Malaria and other poverty-related diseases that afflict Africa .Most potential travelers to Africa, still have little knowledge about the continent especially it positive […] More
Packing Tips for Africa Tours: Holiday Africa Travel Advice When packing for a trip to Africa, make a travel packing list of things that are utilized on a normal daily basis and determine what is available at the destination. This includes factoring in the cost of buying these essentials there as well as ease of […] More
Aid Kit Is An Essential Survival Equipment for Touring in Africa Some parts of Africa south of the Sahara desert are still unpopulated and vast distances between the often sparsely populated areas necessitates careful preparation when embarking on a tour through the African wilderness. Regardless of the choice of accommodation along the way, a breakdown […] More
The Deserts of Africa : The Sahara The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. Only Antarctica is larger than the Sahara. The vastness of the Sahara is sometimes hard to comprehend. It is as large as Europe or the entire United States. The region is hot and dry and even though the […] More
Colors and Texture in Desert Soils And Its Physical Properties There are a number of items that determine the properties of soils. Fortunately, you can actually determine most of a particular soil’s physical properties by simply looking at it or by rubbing it between your thumb and fingers. Soil properties like texture, structure, drainage, depth, […] More
Life in Desert: Climate and Geology,Ecosystem And Cultures Desert regions, which represent one-fifth of the land area of the world, may seem to the casual observer to be barren, lifeless places; however, many deserts thrive with an abundance of fascinating plant-life, animals both large and small and even human cultures. Covering the diverse range of […] More
Rainwater Harvesting Benefits Container Plants and Conservation: Texas Gardeners Save Money and Help Plants Texas gardeners in Central and West Texas usually need to supplement the water from rainfall with additional moisture. During periods of heavy rainfall, a homeowner can capture runoff water from drain spouts or roofs into a storage container for later use. […] More
Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden in Arizona Desert plants encompass an incredible swath of diversity, from the iconic giant saguaros of the American Southwest to spiky aloes and agaves to short-lived but visually stunning wildflowers. Trying to fit them all into one place would be an exercise in futility, but the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, […] More
Gardening Tips for Desert : Year-Round Gardening Provides a Cornucopia of Produce Desert gardening is not as difficult as one may think. There are a few things one must ascertain in advance, however. If the garden is located in the Great Basin Desert, there are different considerations than if the garden is in the Sonoran […] More
Dahab :When The Red Sea Meets Desert In Egypt ,The Popular Tourist Attraction To Discover The Traditional Lifestyle. Most people know Egypt for its Pyramides and typical tourist resorts along the shore of the Red Sea. Dahab provides an alternative for travelers who are looking for an experience with a difference. Originally a small Bedouin […] More
Desert Vistas and Sand Sculptures Dominate Namibia Namibia affords visitors the chance to immerse in a desert landscape that is similar to the American Southwest, but different enough to warrant the long trip across the pond. Northern Namibia—A Harsh existence for man and beast In the Northwest corner of the country, the dry landscape is […] More
Walvis Bay From Luderitz – Guided Namib Desert Tour Adventure For adventurous off-road enthusiasts seeking a holiday off the beaten track, the vast open spaces, stark beauty and often surreal landscapes the Namib desert offers amounts to an experience not to be missed. Six days of encountering no other traffic except for the convoy of […] More
Lüderitz to Walvisbaai: Guided Tour In The Namib Desert Tourists seeking silence, solitude and breathtaking scenery while pitting their off-road driving skills against dunes sporting high slip faces, should take a guided tour into the Namib Desert from Lüderitz to Walvisbaai. This desert is rich in history and will provide adventurous travelers with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. […] More
Unique Desert Horse Racing in South Africa The most interesting horse race in South Africa has to be the annual Bray July Horse Race, which takes place in the midwinter months of June or July, in an obscure area of the North West Province of South Africa, close to the border of the neighbouring country, […] More
Zanzibar: The Mythical town of Stones and Spices Zanzibar with its mythical name evokes the old-world Arab charm of a bygone era. 25 miles off the coast of Tanzania, this archipelago in the Indian Ocean is a tourists’ passport to paradise. Trimmed with coconut palms and coral reefs, Zanzibar is bordered with 25 beautiful beaches. […] More