Travel and History

Kenya is a small country located in eastern Africa near the horn of Africa. Better known for its athletic prowess, Kenya not only boasts of beautiful climate but is also home to sandy beaches, diverse wildlife and a large number of game reserves the most notable being the Maasai Mara: one of the largest game reserves on earth. It is therefore not a surprise that Kenya has emerged as...

Although they look cute and cuddly and are generally somewhat smaller than us, chimpanzees can be quite aggressive and are phenomenally strong. They can easily kill a human being without really thinking about it - so testing the 'cute and cuddly' bit is not necessarily a good idea! Interesting Facts About Chimpanzees. Chimpanzee Facts - General 1 - The first thing one should remember about chimpanzees is - they are not monkeys!...

It is true that if one is blessed enough to behold some of the world's tallest mountains, it can be the most beautiful and majestic thing in the person's life. The most surprising thing is that the top 10 tallest mountains in the world are all located in Asia. Also, each of the ten mountains has reached an altitude of over 8,000m in height. Below, you will be provided with...

History is filled with stories of both great and famous warriors who have achieved feats, both heroic and terrible Depending on your nationality or religious and philosophical view, you may hate or love these individuals but you can never deny that very few people have even attempted to do what they have accomplished. You can view their stories as inspirational anecdotes or as cautionary tales. You don't have to...

South Africa is the mother of various Bantu speaking groups that have worked collectively into making their country what it is today. Below are some of the most famous South African tribes. 1. Zulu The Zulu of South Africa believe that they are descendants of a chief from the Congo region. They believe that everything happens for a reason; as a result of an evil sorcery or offending of the spirits. This...

Everyone loves mystery, and a real-life unsolved puzzle is far more fascinating than any fictional one (even if you do get the answer in a work of fiction, and not in the real-life one); it is, isn't it? There are all sorts of bizarre things that have happened, some of which make up the unsolved mysteries of the world; from puzzling coded texts no-one's been able to decipher to showers...

Somalia, the horn of Africa is an Islamic country that borders the Indian Ocean to the East, Kenya to the West and Ethiopia and the Red Sea to the North. The longest history of the Somali people dates back to 5000 years ago in form of paintings seen on Laas Gall Complex. In antiquity, Somali and its people played an important part in international trade being located juts hundreds of...

Occupying the north-western parts of Ethiopia and speaking the native Amharic language are the Amhara people. Keep reading as we explore some interesting facts about the Amhara tribe. Amhara People & Tribe The Amhara people are culturally and politically one of the most dominant ethnic groups in Ethiopia. The Amhara, Oromo, and Tigre constitute more than a third of the Ethiopian tribes and population. The Amhara tribe's tradition traces the roots of the...

Ethiopia is an ethnically diverse country with over 74 language groups, with Oromo people being among the major ethnic groups in the country. According to the 2007 census in Ethiopia, their estimated population is 30 million. The majority of them live in rural areas and their main economic activity is agriculture. About 95% of them practice subsistence farming in their rural farms and are known to use archaic farming...

There are quite some interesting cheetah facts that are worth looking at. Cheetahs are not only the fastest land mammal on the earth, they are also the only 'big cats' who can't roar or retract their claws; yet they control it such that it does not affect their speed. They're also the only ones that can purr like our little moggies! Cheetahs are beautiful animals with lovely skin and...

Africa is a land of wide open spaces and many tribes exist who are still living today more or less as they have done for centuries, perhaps even millennia. Their oral traditions live with them in the form of wonderful African myths and legends - stories told again and again over the fires and thereby passed down through the generations. Many are cheerful, full of benign gods and helpful...

Ethiopia is one of the countries in East Africa popular for its diverse cultural destinations. It is a country that is filled with very interesting historical sights, religious festivals, excellent mountains for riding motorcycles through as well as trekking and a lot of isolated tribes. This country is landlocked and is bordered by Kenya, Sudan, Eritrea and Djibouti. Its capital city is Addis Ababa and it has a population of...

Known as the "Ship of the Desert" for its rolling gait, the camel is almost the only possible transport in the desert, as it can go for months with very little food or water if necessary, and also provide milk, meat and wool as well as be both a pack and riding animal. In essence, Camels have lived and thrived in some of the harshest conditions and places on...

Bees are among the most beautiful creatures on earth. Of the most interesting bee facts is that they execute one of the most vital insect assignment in the world which is facilitating pollination to ensure production of fruits and seeds. Another interesting fact about bees is that it is a highly economic creature; whatever it takes from the environment, it replaces with a better substitute. Think about "honey" and...

Africa is one of those rare continents where there is still overwhelming presence of a vast wilderness and natural forests that still support wildlife and Tanzania as an African country is not left out. If you are planning a Tanzania safari experience, we will share some of the most amazing holiday destinations. These come with big parks that have giraffes, lions and elephants living together. They are among the few...

If you wish to spend your vacation in the wild and encounter wildlife diversities, Kenya is the right place for you! With classic Savannah Kenya safaris, the country presents you with a vacation that is packed with adventure and surprises. The wildlife attraction in Kenya has been the cause of the top tourist attraction in the country. It is indisputable that Kenya is regarded as Africa’s original safari destination...

Despite the fact that bat caves will have a thick layer of 'guano' (bat poo) on the floor, bats have been described as being 'like little cats' because they are very clean, and spend most of their time grooming themselves when they're not eating or sleeping! One of the notable bat facts is that in Africa, bats are involved a lot in fetish ceremonies and some traditional concoctions. Because...

Africa is one of the 7 continents of the world. It is the second largest and the second most populous continent in the world with Nigeria as the largest country by population. Africa covers 6% of the total surface area of the earth and 20% of its total land area while Algeria is its largest country by area. As of 2016, there were 1.2 billion people in Africa; that is one-seventh and 16% of the entire world's population. According to...

Leadership is an inherent part of human personality and people exhibit this quality in various capabilities. The largest black continent has produced a lot of remarkable African leaders and warriors who had made history and written their names in the books of memories. Before colonialism, the continent of Africa was subdivided into groups and each group had their warrior who mostly was their leader. Most of the African Warriors...

In describing evil animals especially in Africa, religion, cultures and traditions are part of the factors that must be considered. Animals that are considered evil by one group of people or a part of a country might be considered quite innocent by another. The driving factor in branding certain animals as evil is pure superstition, myths and legends that had been told from generations to generations. Weird looking animals...

It is amazing that some people would get confused about the second largest continent in the World and would ask "is Africa a country or a continent?" Africa is not a country but a continent and one of the major ones in that regard. It is not like Australia that is a country as well as a continent. The misconception in thinking that Africa is a country rather than a...

Urban legends are usually fairly extreme stories told as supposedly true (although they never happen to anyone personally known to the storyteller) and are usually just plausible enough to be believed ... All around the world, there are lots of urban legends that had been told most of which are centuries old but are still as popular as ever today. The scary nature of these urban myths and legends...

Kenya, situated in the heart of Gods own country is quickly becoming one of the most wanted places to live in. What makes Kenya so different from other countries is that it has one of those places that has a perfect balance of nature, wildlife and a booming township that is wrapped amidst it all. In Kenya, you don't only get a rare chance to see the most majestic...

Africa is a continent made up of 54 independent countries as well as a rich mixture of cultures, native people, history, and economy. Its scenic variety and beauty is quite stunning as it boasts of vast tropical rain forests, deserts, fertile grasslands, and rugged mountains. It is full of flora and fauna unmatched by any other continent on the globe. Tourists from all over the world are drawn to this...

Badger is an incredible, short-legged, omnivorous animal commonly found in North America and most of Europe as far as southern Scandinavia. The honey badger is found in most parts of sub-Saharan Africa, including the southern Levant, Turkmenistan, the Arabian Desert, and India while the Javan ferret-badger lives in Indonesia, and the Bornean ferret-badger lives in Malaysia. There are three major species of badgers: the black, grey and white badger. However, the...