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Südafrika
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Facts:
pop 1 Mrd, km sq 30,2 mio
highest mountain: Kilimandscharo 5.895m,
longest river: Nile 6671km,
Africa general
alle Länder transafrika.org , fastafrica.de (alle Länder, Forum), allafrica.com, afrol.com, afrika-travel.de (alle Länder)
südliches Afrika: touring-afrika.de ,dt800.de ( mit eigenem Fahrzeug 4WD)
Sahara: wuestenschiff.de,
Westafrika), westafrica.org ,
sonst: newafrica.com/trekking , footprint.co.za/fish.html , iafrica.com,
http://kabiza.com/ Gedanken zu Afrika
afreaka.de/ mehrere afrikanische Länder
dt800.de (Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique und Reise mit eigenem Fahrzeug 4WD)
geu-on-tour.de/, inwent.org/v-ez/lk/laender.htm u.a. eine Übersicht vieler afrikanische LänderLinkslisten:
afrika.no (mit 3.800 Links), afrika-auf-einen-blick.de, aardvarktravel.net/directory/africa/, africa-insites.com/ain/travel.htm (links)
iagora.com/itravel/ all countries, http://i-hotels.iagora.com/ (hotels), tourwebafrica.com (kommerziell, recht unvollständig)
to top Egypth (Ägypten) (pop ~ 65 mio, capital Cairo 16 Mio, 1.001.450 km2, Arabic, Islamic, Visa at Airport 15 Dollar, 1 Euro = 7,3 Egypt Pound) )
Touristische Highlights: Ägypten,click to enlarge
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
Theben und seine Totenstadt (K/1979)
Das islamische Kairo (K/1979)
Memphis und seine Totenstadt mit den Pyramiden von Giseh, Abusir, Sakkara und Dahschur (K/1979)
Die nubischen Denkmäler von Abu Simbel bis Philae (K/1979)
Frühchristliche Ruinen von Abu Mena ((K/1979)
Katharinenkloster (K/2002
Wadi Al-Hitan ("Tal der Wale") (N/2005)towns and places of interest:
Cairo: Pyramids, Spinx, Egyptian Museum; Islamic quarter, Mosques,
Luxor: Valley of Kings (Pharaoes tombs), Luxor temple, Karnak Temple
Edfu: Temple of Horus; Assuan: Lake, Temple Abu Simble;
Sinai: Mt. Sinai ad St Katherines Monastery; Red Sea: beaches, coral sea, under water world
Nile: rural life at the river, Western desert: Oasis; Suez Canal:
activities: diving in the Red Sea, Nile boat trip, desert trip by 4WD or camels,
Links
generell: aegypten-online.de, touregypt.net , aegyptisches-fremdenverkehrsamt.de, tourism.egnet.net/german/tour_german.htm, quantara.de, inwent.org/v-ez/lis/aegypten/index.html, egyptianmuseum.gov.eg/links.html,
Kairo:
Luxor: luxor-westbank.com,
Götter und Pharaonen: ellenswelt.de , selket.de , meritneith.de (Kultur des alten Ägypten der Pharaonen), mein-altaegypten.de,
Museen/ Sehenswürdigkeiten: cim.gov.eg/maineng.asp islamische Monumente Kairo,
Transport:
Unterkunft:
arabische Sprache: chj.de/inhalt.html,
Aktivitäten: Tauchen:tauchen-online.de, taucher.net/edb/sinaib.html,
others:
private Seiten: lamiz.de/reisen/reisen-aegypten.html, woerl.de/start_d.htm,
to top Lybia (Lybien) (pop ~ 5,5 mio, capital Tripoli 2 Mio, 1.759.40 km2, Arabic, Islamic, 1 Euro= 1,5 Lybian Dinar )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
Ruinen von Leptis Magna (K/1982)
Ruinen von Sabratha (K/1982)
Ruinen von Kyrene (K/1982)
Felsmalereien von Tadrart Acacus (K/1985)
Altstadt von Ghadames (K/1986)towns and places of interest: Roman cities Leptis Magna and Sabrathe, Greek cities Cyrene and Apollonia,
landcapes and places of interest: Sahara desert, desert architecture of Ghadames, prehistorci paintings at Acacus Mountains,
activities:Links: libyen-news.de, libyall.com/,Tunisia Tunesien (Africa, pop ~ 9,5 mio, capital Tubis 750.000, arabique, passport, Islamic, 1 Euro= 1,5 tun. Dinar )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage SitesSousse
Amphitheater von El-Djem (K/1979)
Ruinen von Karthago (K/1979)
Medina von Tunis (K/1979)
Nationalpark Ichkeul (N/1980)
Punische Stadt Kerkuan u. ihre Totenstadt (K/1986)
Medina von Sousse (K/1988)
Medina von Kairouan (K/1988)
Ruinen der antiken Stadt Dougga/Thugga (K/1997)towns and places of interest:
Tunis (pop 750.000) (Souks, Great Mosque), Bardo Museum) with suburbs: Carthago, Sidi Bou Saide;
Kairouan (pop 120.000) holy town (Mosques, Souks),
Sousse (Souks) (pop 160.000), Al Djem (pop 20.000) (Roman amphie theatre),
Tozeur (pop 40.000)(desert, brickwork, Oasis towns of Tamersa, Mides, Chebika
Tataouine (pop 60.000) : Ksor villages around,
interesting landscapes:
Matmata (subterranean dwellings), Island Djerba, Schott el Djerid (salt lake), Big Eastern Erg (sandy desert), Oasis Tozeur and Nefta,
table mountain Jugurtha,
Roman sites: Dougga, Thuburbo Majus, Zaghouian, Bulla Regia, Chemtu,Links: tourismtunisia.com, tunisie.com, cap-tunisia.com, bab-el-eb.com, tunisair.com,
Algeria (Algerien) (pop ~ 32 mio, capital Algiers 3,6 Mio, 2.381.745 km2, Arabic, Berber, French, Visa 50 $, Islam )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
Bergfestung Beni Hammad (K/1980)
Felsmalereien des Tassili n’Ajjer (K/N/1982)
Tal von M'zab (K/1982)
Römische Ruinen von Djemila (K/1982)
Ruinenstadt Tipasa (K/1982)
Römische Ruinen von Timgad (K/1982)
Kasbah (Altstadt) von Algier (K/1992)towns and places of interest: Tlemcen (architecture), Timgad and Cucial (Roman ruins),
landcapes and places of interest: sand dunes at Timimoun; Oasis towns of Timimoun, Beni Abbès and El Goléa,
mountain range Tassili N'Ajjer and Hoggar ,
activities:Links: http://lexicorient.com/algeria/index.htm, wuestenfuchs.com, airalgerie.dz,
Morocco (Marokko) (pop ~ 30 mio, capital Rabat 1,6 mio, 710.000 km2 , passport, Arabic, French, Berber, passport, 1 Euro = 1 Dirham)
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
Medina von Fes (K/1981)
Medina von Marrakesch (K/1985)
Befestigte Stadt Aït-Ben-Haddou (K/1987)
Medina von Meknès (K/1996)
Medina von Tetuan (Titawin) (K/1997)
Medina von Essaouira (früher Mogador) (K/2001)
Die Portugiesische Stadt Mazagan (El Jadida) (K/2004)towns and places of interest: Fès, Marrakesh, Meknès, Chefchaouen, Essouira,
landcapes and places of interest: Atlas mountains and Berber villages, Sahara, Dadés Gorge, Draa Valley,
activities: hiking,Links: suedmarokko.de , tourism-in-morocco.com , magicmorocco.com/ , marokko.com, royalairmaroc.com,
Spanish North Africa Ceuta/Melilla (pop ~ 150.000 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go: Spanish, passport, all year
towns and places of interest: Melilla fortress, maritime park of CeutaLinks: ceuta.es, melillaturismo.com,to top
Islands before Africa
Azores Islands (Azoren) (pop ~ mio, capital )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go:
towns and places of interest:
landcapes and places of interest:
activities:Links: azoren-info.com, azoren-portal.de, azoren4you.com, azorenflora.de,
Cape Verde (Kapverden) (pop ~ 407.000, capital Praia, 4.035 km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go: Portugiese, Kriolu, Visa (on arrival),
towns and places of interest: Mindelu (carnival),
landcapes and places of interest: Tarafal beach
activities: hiking on volcano Fogo,Links: caboverde.de, reisetraeume.de/kapverden.html (Wandern auf den Kapverden)
Sao Tomé and Príncipe (pop ~ 130.000, capital Sao Tomé, 964 km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go: Portuguese, Visa, all year
towns and places of interest: Sao Tomé
landcapes and places of interest: beaches
activities:Links: saotome.st, sao-tome.com,Canarias /Kanarische Inseln look Spain / Europeto top
Indian Ocean Indischer Ozean
Madagascar (pop ~ 14 mio, capital Antananarivo1,2 Mio , 594.180 km2, Malgasny, French )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sitestowns and places of interest: Antananarivo
Naturschutzgebiet Tsingy de Bemaraha (N/1990)
Königshügel von Ambohimanga ("Blauer Hügel") (K/2001)
Regenwälder von Atsinanana (N/2007)
landcapes and places of interest: NP d' Andasibe Mantadia,
activities: train trip between Fianarantosa and Manakara, diving Ile de Sainte Marie,Links: madagaskar-online.de/, priori.ch/,
La Reunion frz (pop ~ 675-.000, capital St Denis, 2.510 km2 )
language/visa/time to go: French, Passport, all year
towns and places of interest: St-Paul Markt, Wasserfall Bassin de la Paix, Piton Maido Aussichtspunkt, Hochplateau Ciloas, Vulkan Piton de la Fournaise, Felsformationen Cirque de Mafate,
activities: hiking,Links: la-reunion-tourisme.com , insel-la reunion.de, reunion-nature.com, franceguide.com/de/insel-lareunion/index.html,
Mauritius (pop ~ 1,1 mio, capital Port Luis, 150.000, 1.865 km2, English)
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage/visa/time to go: French English, Passport, all year
Aapravasi Ghat (K/2006)
towns and places of interest: Pamplemousses (Botanical Garden), Port Louis (Market, Caudan Waterfront), Kalaisson Tempel, Shivala Tempel Triolet,
landcapes and places of interest: beaches in the North , Black River Gorge NP, Chamarell Falls, Terres de Couleurs,
Islands: Ilot Gabriel, Ile aux Cerfs (Badeinsel)
activities: hiking,Links: traumurlaub-mauritius.de , mauritius.net, mauritius-individuell.de, mauritius.com, inselmauritius.de, mauritius-ferien.de, mauritius.li, isle-mauritius.com, ile-mauriceprestige.com (frz), ile-maurice.com, mauritius-tipps.de, maurinet.com, mauritius-guide.de, mauritius--island.com,
Seychelles Seychellen (pop ~ 73.000, capital Victoria, 455 km2)
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage/visa/time to go: English, French, Passport, booked accommodation, all year
Aldabra-Atoll (N/1982)
Naturpark Mai-Tal (N/1983)
towns and places of interest: easy going La Digue island,
landcapes and places of interest: beaches, Vallée de Mai (Praislin)
activities: diving, snorkeling,Links: seychellen-infos.de, seychelles.com, seychellen-guide.de, seychellenbilder.de, http://travel.killerapplication.de,
Comoros Komoren (pop ~ 550.000, capital Moroni, )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go: Arabic, French, Visa on arrival,
towns and places of interest: Moya (Anjouan) turtle Reserve (southern coast of Mohéli)
landcapes and places of interest: beaches of Itsandra, Galawa and Bouni (Grnad Comores)
activities: hiking up to Mt. Karthala (Grand Comore)Links: comores-online.com/accueilgb.htm, malango-comores.com/(frz),Mayotte frz. (pop ~ 90.000 mio, capital Mamoudzou, 375 km2) )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go: French,
towns and places of interest: ruins of Bagamou,
landcapes and places of interest: beaches Ngoudja, Moya or Solou, Cascade de Soulou (waterfall), crater lake Dziane Dzaha
activities:Links: malango-mayotte.com/ frz , .mayotte-online.com/frz,
Sahara States Saharastaaten
West Sahara/Morocco (pop ~ mio, Capital )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go:
towns and places of interest:
landcapes and places of interest:
activities:Links: wsahara.net,
Mauritania (Mauretanien) (pop ~ 2,8 mio, capital Nouakchott pop. 650.000 , Arabic, French, Nov- to Feb., Visa 30 Euro )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sitestowns and places of interest: Oudane (old city),
Nationalpark Banc d'Arguin (N/1989)
Karawanenstädte Ouadane, Chinguetti, Tichitt und Oualata in der Sahara (K/1996)
landcapes and places of interest: Oasis Terjit, NP Banc d' Arguin (birds), Chinuetti and sand dunes around , Tagant Plateau
activties: train trip from Nouadhibou to Choum,Links: mauritania.mr, inforim.mr, maurifemme.mr, adc.mr , arab.net/mauritania/mauritania_contents.html , airmauritanie.mr,
Mali (pop ~ 10,5 mio, capital Bamako 800.000, 1.240.000 km2 , French)
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage/visa/time to go: French, local languages, October - February, Visa )
Djenné, islamische Stadt und vorislamische Städte (K/1988)
Moscheen, Mausoleen und Friedhöfe von Timbuktu (K/1988)
Felsen von Bandiagara (Land der Dogon) (K/N/1989)
Grabmal von Askia (K/2004)
towns and places of interest: Djenne (Lehmbauten/mud-built buildings), Mopti (port/Hafen), Timbuktu (desert, salt caravans),
landcapes and places of interest: Niger river delta (boat trip, birds), Dogon Country
activties: climbing the La Main de Fatima, trekking Falaise de Badiaggar (sandstone mouments)Links: afribone.com, cefib.com, africaexpert.com, journee-nationale-communes.org, point-afrique.com (tours)
malinet.ml, netzwerk-afrika-deutschland.de, izf.net/izf,
Niger (pop ~ 10 mio, capital Niamey 500.000, 1.267.000 km2)
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage/visa/time to go: French,Visa, yellow fever immunisation, Dec-Fev
Naturparks Aïr und Ténéré (N/1991) bedroht
Nationalpark "W" (N/1996)
towns and places of interest: Niamey and Niger river, Zinder and Agadez,
landcapes and places of interest: wildlife in "NP du W", NP Aír mountains, Ténéré Desert, Djado Plateau in Sahara,
activties:Links: txdirect.net/users/jmayer/fob.html, izf.net/izf,
Chad (Tschad) (pop ~ 6,2 mio, capital N' Djamena, 1.284.000 km2, )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go: Arabic, French, Passport (German/French), Visa,
towns and places of interest: Abéché (historical Muslim town), N'djamena (market, Sao-Kotoko museum)
landcapes and places of interest:
activities:Links: tchad.org/enhome.html,
Sudan (pop ~ 38 mio, capital Khartoum 3 mio; Arabique, English; 2.505.815 km2; Visa 30-80 Euro; 1 Euro=300 Sudanese Dinar)
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sitesthere is a conflict in Sudan
Heiliger Berg Dschebel Barkal und archäologische Stätten der Napata-Region (K/2003)
towns and places of interest: Khartoum (Nile, Ethnographic museum),
landcapes and places of interest: Meroe Pyramids, ghost port Suakin, Dongola (Nile town)
activities: red sea diving at Port Sudan,Links: nubien.de,
Ethopia Äthopien (pop ~ 65 mio, capital Addis Abebba, 1.098.000 km2) )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
Felsenkirchen von Lalibela (K/1978)
Nationalpark Simien (N/1978) bedroht
Fasil Ghebbi in der Region Gondar (K/1979)
Ruinen von Aksum (K/1980)
Tal am Unterlauf des Flusses Awash (K/1980)
Tal am Unterlauf des Flusses Omo (K/1980)
Reliefierte Stelen von Tiya (K/1980)
Befestigte Altstadt von Harar Jugol (K/2006)language/visa/time to go: arbabique,
towns and places of interest: Addis Abebba, Blue Nil Falls and monasteries/Klöster at Lake Tana, Lalibea (rock hewn churches/Felsenkrichen), Harar (beftigte isalmische Stadt /Islamic walled city, Gondor (palaces and castles), Aksum palaces and tombs ( Grabstätten), Tigray (Bergkirchen/mountain top churches)
landcapes and places of interest: lower Omo valley (tribes, Volkstämme), Bale Moutian NP, Lake Abiata, Nechisar NP (wildllife)
activities: hiking in the Bale Moutian NP or Simien Mountains see hiking,Links: ethopiaonweb.com, ethioexport.org, ethioembassy.org.uk, ethembe.de, tourethio.com, ethopiatravel.com, gondarlink.org.uk,
Eritea (pop ~ 4,5 mio, capital Asmara, 124.320 km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
there is a conflict in Eritea
language/visa/time to go: Visa, travel permit, Arabique, Tigrinya, English, Sept - Oct and March - April
towns and places of interest: Quohaito, Metara ancient (ruins), Asmara (colonial architecture), Orthodox monasteries /Klöster Debre Bizen or debre Libanos) , Keren (colonial architecture)
landcapes and places of interest: Mondlandschaft/lunar landscape at Dankalia, Massawa, Filfil tropical forest
activities: snorkeling or diving at Dahkla Island,Links: insideeritrea.com,
Somalia (pop ~ 11 mio, capital Mogadishu, 738.000 km2)
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go/safety: Somali, Visa, civil war!
towns and places of interest:
landcapes and places of interest:
activities:Links:
Djibuti (Dschibuti) (pop ~ 540.000 , capital Djibouti City, 23.000 km2)
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go: French, Arabic, Visa,
towns and places of interest: Djibuti (L'Escale causeway)
landcapes and places of interest: Lac Abbé (Flamingoes),
activities: boat trip across the Gulf of TadjouraLinks: office-tourisme.dj (frz.)to top Central and East Africa Zentral/Ostafrika
general allgemein: http://kabiza.com/
Central African Republic (Zentralafrikanische Rpublik ) (pop ~ 3 mio, capital Bangui 800.000, 622.984 km2 ; Bangui, French)
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sitestowns and places of interest:
Nationalpark Manovo-Gounda St. Floris (N/1988) bedroht
landcapes and places of interest:
activities:Links:
Gabon (Gabun) (pop ~ 1,3 mio, capital Libreville, 267.665 km2 ; French)
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sitestowns and places of interest: Libeville (museum), Lambaréné (lakes)
Ökosystem und Relikt-Kulturlandschaft von Lopé-Okanda (K/N/2007)
landcapes and places of interest: beach Cap Estérias, NP Reserve de la Lopé, ,
activities:Links: gabontour.ga,Congo (Kongo ) (pop ~ 2,7 mio, capital Brazzaville 1 Mio, 342.000 km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go: French, Visa,
towns and places of interest: Brazzaville (market, food stalls)
landcapes and places of interest: beach at Pointe Noire,
activities:Links:Demokratic Congo (Zaire) (pop ~ 47 mio, capital Kinshasa 4 Mio, 2.345.419 km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites alle bedroht!language/visa/time to go: French, Visa and travel permit in some areas,
Nationalpark Virunga (N/1979)
Nationalpark Garamba (N/1980)
Nationalpark Kahuzi-Biega (N/1980)
Nationalpark Salonga (N/1984)
Okapi-Tierschutzgebiet (N/1996)
towns and places of interest: Kinshasa (live Music)
landcapes and places of interest: PN Virugna (mountain gorillas, volcanoes); PN Kahuzi-Biéga (lowland gorillas);
Lakes of Tanganyika, Kivu, Edward and Albert,
activities: boat trip on Congo with riverboatLinks: kongo-kinshasa.de, congonline.com,
Uganda (pop ~ 22 mio, capital Kampala 1 Mio, 236.580 km, Kisuaheli, English )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage/visa/time to go: English, Visa,
Urwald von Bwindi (N/1994)
Ruwenzori-Gebirge (N/1994)
Gräber der Buganda-Könige in Kasubi (K/2001)
towns and places of interest: Murchison Falls, Jinja (Source of the Nile)
landcapes and places of interest: Bwindi NP (gorillas), Sssese Islands in Lake Victoria
activities: hiking in the Rwenzori Mountains, Mt Elgon,Links: visituganda.com,
Rwanda (Ruanda ) (pop ~ 7,4 mio, capital Kigali, 26.338 km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go: Kinyarwanda, Englsih and French, Visa, Yellow fever vaccination,
towns and places of interest: Butare (museum), Kigali
landcapes and places of interest: PN des Volvcans (gorillas), Nyungwe (tropcal rainforest), Gisenyi at Lake Kivu (beaches)
activities:Links: visitrwanda.gov.rw,
Burundi (pop ~ 6,5 mio, capital Bujumbura, 27.835 sq km )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites: none
language/visa/time to go: Kirundi, French, Visa, Yellow fever immunisation,
towns and places of interest: Bujumbura,
landcapes and places of interest: Kibabi Hot Springs
activities:Links: burundi.org,
Tanzania Tansania (pop ~ 34 mio, capital Dodoma 260.000, 943.000 sq km )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
Naturschutzgebiet Ngorongoro (N/1979)
Ruinen Kilwa Kisiwani und Songo Mnara (K/1981) bedroht
Nationalpark Serengeti (N/1981)
Wildreservat von Selous (N/1982)
Nationalpark Kilimandscharo (N/1987)
Steinerne Stadt auf Sansibar (K/2000)
Felsenmalereien in Kondoa (K/2006)language/visa/time to go: Swaheli, English, Visa,
towns and places of interest: Stone Town, Zansibar Island
landcapes and places of interest: Serengeti, Lake Victoria, Usambara Mouintains, Ngorongoro Crater, Selous GR/Ruaha NP,
activities: hiking, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, diving at Zansibar,Links: tanzania-web.com, maranguhotel.com, unepwcmc.org, tanzania.co.tz, mwambao.com, tanzanianews.com,
Links Zansibar:zansibar.net,
Kenia (pop ~ 29 mio, capital Nairobi 1,5 mio, 582.645 sq km)
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage/visa/time to go: Swaheli, English, Visa, all year
Nationalpark Mount Kenya (N/1997)
Nationalpark Lake Turkana mit Sibiloi-Inseln (Fundstätte fossiler Säugetiere) und South Island-Nationalpark (N/1997; 2001 erweitert)
Altstadt von Lamu (K/2001)
towns and places of interest: Lake Turkana (archaelogical site), Gede ruins, Lamu island
landcapes and places of interest: Masai Mara NR (safari park), Amboseli NP, Kamega Forest,
activities: hiking, climbing Mt KeniaLinks: kenyatourism.org , magicalkenya.com, kenyainfo.ch/, jambokenya.com, http://kenya.rcbowen.cm/talk, africaonline.com, katokenya.com,to top
Allgemein/General : westafrica.org, abenaa.de,
Senegal (pop ~ 10,5 mio, capital Dakar 2 Mio, 197.000 km2, French, Wolof)
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage/visa/time to go: French, passport, Nov- Fev,
Insel Gorée (K/1978)
Nationales Vogelschutzgebiet Djoudj (N/1981)
Nationalpark Niokolo-Koba (N/1981)
Insel Saint Louis (K/2000)
Megalithische Steinkreise von Senegambia (K/GÜ/2006)
towns and places of interest: Dakar, St Louis (colonial city)
landcapes and places of interest: Casamache (beach), Siné Saloum Delta, hillland of Bassari Country,Links: au-senegal.com, saintlouisdusenegal.com, panapress.com, senegal-info.de, ambassade-allemagne.sn, casamance.net, senegal.online, seneweb.com,Gambia (pop ~ 1,5 mio, capital Banjul 200.000, 11.295 km2, English, Oct-May, passport )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sitestowns and places of interest: Banjul,
James Island (K/2003)
Megalithische Steinkreise von Senegambia (K/GÜ/2006)
landcapes and places of interest: Gambia river trip, Abuko Nature Reserve,Links: gambiatourism.info, gambiabirding.org, home3.inet.tel.dk/mcamara/index.html, gambia.start4all.com,
visitgambia.gm, accessgambia.com,
Guina-Bissau (pop ~ 1,3 mio, capital Bissau, 125.000, 36.000 km2, Portuguese )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go: Portuguese, Crioulo, Visa und Gelbfieberimpfung/Yellow fever vaccination, Nov-Feb,
towns and places of interest: Bissau,
landcapes and places of interest: archipélago de Bijagos ( beaches, flora and fauna), Bubaque island (beaches)
activties:Links: guinebissau.com,
Guinea (pop ~7,8 mio, capital Conakry 1,5 Mio, 245.855km2, Französisch )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage/visa/time to go: French, Visa, yellow fever immunisation, November
Naturschutzgebiet Nimba-Berge (N/GÜ/1981; 1982 erweitert)
towns and places of interest: mosques in Conakry and Dinguiraye,
landcapes and places of interest: foret de Classé de Ziama, NP Haut Niger, NP Niololo Badiar, beaches of Room and Bel Air, Guinea Region Forest,
activities: hiking in Fouta Djalon between villages, Hiking on Mt Nimba (1752m)Links: boubah.com, guinee.net,
Sierra Leone (pop ~ 5 mio, Capital Freetown, 72.325 km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go: English, visa, yellow fever immunisation, November-May
towns and places of interest: Freetown, Kabala,
landcapes and places of interest: Lumney or Lakka beach, Outamba-Kilimi NP
activities: climbing Mt Bintumani , diving or snorkelling at the Banana IslandLinks: ipctravel.com, visitsierraleone.org,
Liberia (pop ~ 3 mio, capital Monrovia, 111.30 km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go: English, Visa, Yellow fever immunisation, Nov - April
towns and places of interest: Kendeja Beach,
landcapes and places of interest: Sapo NP (rainforest),
Links: allaboutliberia.com,
Côte d' Ivoire (Elfenbeinküste) (Africa, pop ~ 17,5 mio, Capital Yamoussoukro)
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage: French, Visa and certification of yellow fever immunisation required
Naturschutzgebiet Nimba-Berge (N/GÜ/1981; 1982 erweitert, bedroht!)
Nationalpark Tai (Natur 1982)
Nationalpark Comoé (Natur1983 bedroht!)
towns and places of interest: Abidjan (colonial quarter Grand Bassam), Yamousoussoukro (huge catholic basilica)
landcapes and places of interest: La foret de Banco (jungle), beaches of Sassandra, Comoé or Tai NP (animals)Links: tourisme.ci (auf frz./ in French)
Ghana (Africa, pop.~ 22 mio, capital Accra 2,5 Mio, 256.000 sqm)
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sitessiehe hier: Ghana,
Festungen und Schlösser der Kolonialzeit an der Volta-Mündung, in Accra, der Zentral- und der Westregion (1979)
Traditionelle Bauwerke der Ashanti (1980)Links: ghanareise.de/,
Togo (Africa pop 4,2 mio, capital Lomé 600.000, 56.785 sq km, French, Kabyé, Ewe)
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage: French, local languages,Visa and certification of yellow fever immunisation required
Koutammakou - Land der Batammariba (K/2004)
towns and places of interest: Togoville, Aného, Glidiji (culture, shrines, fetishes, vodoo), Sokodé (festivals), Dapaong
interesting landscapes: mountain scenery around Kpalimé with Badou (Akloa falls), Lake Togo; villages, markets and mountains around KandéLinks: republicoftogo.com, togodaily.com,
Benin (pop ~ 6,5 mio, capital Porto Novo, 112.655 km2, )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage/visa/time to go: French, Visa, Yellow fever immunisation, Jan-Fev
Königspaläste von Abomey (K/1985)
towns and places of interest: ancient city Abomey, Ganvié (stilt village in Lake Nokoué),
landcapes and places of interest: Natitingou and NP de la Pendari (animals, houses), beaches at Grand Popo, voodoo centres Ouidah and Abomey
activties: Voodoo Festival at 10th. January, hiking along Lake Nokoué,Links: benintourisme.com, cotonou.com, cotonou.org , beninpost.com, beninensis.net,
Burkina Faso (former Upper Volta, pop ~11,7 mio, Capital Ouagadougo, 274.000km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites none
language/visa/time to go: French, Visa, Yellow fever immunisation, Nov-Fev
towns and places of interest: Bobo-Dioulasso (Grand Mosqueé), Bani (even Mosques), Gorom Gorom (Thursday market)
landcapes and places of interest: NP d' Arli, Ranch de Nazinga (animals), Sindou Peaks near BanforaLinks: primature.gov.bf, burkinaonline.bf, aliaspilote.com,sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/burkina.html, cyberso.com/bf/, mairie-ouaga.bf, stmb2000.com (bus), dbfg.de, musee.bf,
Nigeria (pop ~ 127 mio, capital Abuja 300.000, 924.000 Km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage/visa/time to go: English, visa, yellow fever immunisation, all year
Kulturlandschaft von Sukur (K/1999)
Heiliger Hain der Göttin Oshun in Oshogbo (K/2005)
towns and places of interest: Lagos, ancient city in Kani
landcapes and places of interest: Niger delta, wildlife in Yankari NPLinks: allafrica.com, lagos-online.com,
Kamerun/Cameroon (pop ~ 15 mio, 475 422 sq km, capital Yaoundé 1 Mio, )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage/visa/time to go: French, English, Visa, yellow fever immunisation, Nov.-Fev.
Tierreservat Dja (N/1987)
towns and places of interest: Foumban (market, Royal Palace, museum)
landscapes and places of interest: landscape around Maroua, beaches around Limbe and Kribi
activities: climbing Mt Cameroon (4095m), hiking in the ring road area near Bamenda,Links: wwfcameroon.org, africasounds.com (musik),
Äquatorial / Equatorial Guinea (pop ~ 492.000 , capital Malabo, 28.050 km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go: Spanish, French, Visa ,
towns and places of interest: colonial archticture of Malabo,
landcapes and places of interest: beaches of Luba, rainforest at Bioko and Rio MuniLinks:to top
Southern Africa Südliches Afrika
Zambia Sambia (pop ~ 10,5 mio, capital Lusaka 1 Mio, 752.615 km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage/visa/time to go: English, Visa, different seasons
Victoria-Fälle (N/GÜ/1989)
towns and places of interest: Livingstone (historic town),
landcapes and places of interest: South Luangwa NP (wildlife), Kafue NP (wildlife), Victory Falls, Lake Kariba
activities: hiking in northern ZambiaLinks: zambiatourism.com, backpackzambia.com, zambia.com, victoriafalls.blz, suninternational.com,
Malawi (pop ~ 12 mio, capital Lilongwe 500.000, 118.484 km2 land area 94-080 km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage/visa/time to go: English, Chichewa, Passport, April-Oktober
Nationalpark Malawi-See (N/1984)
Felsmalereien in Chongoni (K/2006)
towns and places of interest: Likoma Island (beaches, fisher villages, cathedral), colonial heritage (cathedral of Blantrey, governmental buildings in Zomba, missonary center of Livingstonia)
landcapes and places of interest: Liwonde NP (wildlife), Nyika Plateau and Vwaza March
activities: swimming, snorkeling in Lake Malawi, hiking: Mt Mulanje travers ,Links: malawi.com, malawi.net, tourismmalawi.com,
Mozambique Mosambik (pop ~ 17 mio, capital Maputo1 Mio, 802.000 km2, Portuguese )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage/visa/time to go: Portuguese, Visa and Yellow fever and choleara immunisation,
Insel Moçambique (K/1991)
towns and places of interest: Maputo, Ilha de Mozambique Inhambane (historical city and beaches around),
landcapes and places of interest: Bazurato Archipelago (tropical paradise), islas of Quirimba Archipelago and coast of Cabo Delgado Province, Lake Niassa
activities:Links: mozambique-music.com (Musik aus Mozambique)
Zimbabwe ( Simbabwe) ( pop ~ 13 mio, capital Harare, 390.600 km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage/visa/time to go: English, Visa on arrival,
Mana-Pools-Nationalpark, Sapi und Chewore-Safari (N/1984)
Ruinenstadt Groß-Simbabwe (K/1986)
Ruinen von Khami (K/1986)
Victoria-Fälle (N/GÜ/1989)
Matobo Hills (K/2003)
towns and places of interest: Bulawayo, Victoria falls, Masvingo for Great Zimbabwe (yramids)
landcapes and places of interest: Matabo NP, Mana Pools NP, Hwange NP,Links: allzimbabwe.com, travelzim.com, zwnews.com, dailynews.co.zw, zimwild.org,
Botswana Botsuana(pop ~ 1,7 mio, capital Gabarone, 582.00 km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage/visa/time to go: English, Setswana, Passport,
Hügel von Tsodilo mit Felsmalereien (K/2001)
towns and places of interest: Gabarone (National Museum)
landcapes and places of interest: Okavango Delta and Moremi Wildlife Reserve, Kalahari Desert, Tsodilo Hills, Wildlife Chobe NP,
Makgadiki &Nxai Pans NP, Kgalakgadi Frontiere Park, Nata Sactuary (birds), Khama Rhino Sancturay,Links: botswanatourism.de, discover-botswana.com, botswanatourism.org, botswana-tourism.gov.bw, hatab.bw,
Angola (Africa, pop ~ 11,2 mio, Capital Luanda)
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites none
language: Portuguese,local languages,Visa and certification of yellow fever immunisation required
towns and places of interest: colonial part of Luanda
interesting landscapes: palm-tree beaches on Ilha Do MussoloLinks: angolanews.com,
Namibia (pop ~ 2 mio, capital Windhoek 200.000, 825.000 km2, English)
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Siteslanguage/visa/time to go: English, passport, all year
Felsschnitzereien von Twyfelfontein (K/2007)
towns and places of interest: Lüderitz, Swapokmund, Windhoek,
landcapes and places of interest: Etosha NP, Skeleton Coast, Fish River Canon, Damaraland (rock cavings), Namib Desert, Naukluft-Park, Kuiseb Canyon
activities: hiking (Fish River Canon 5days, Klein-Aus Vista , Daan Viljoe 2 days Namib Naukluft 4-8 days and Waterkloof trail 17km and Olive trail 10km, Waterberg Plateau 4 days, Ugab River 4 days,); sandboarding,Links: namibia.de, namibia-tourism.com ,namibia-info.net, namibia24.com,
mousebird.com Etoschapfanne, festafrica.de, africantracks.com , nacobta.com.na (auch Namibia), namibiawildliferesorts.com, tourism.com.na, natron.net/etour.htm,
Unterkunft: bed-breakfast-namibia.com, nwr.com.na (wildlife resorts), natron.net,
Transport: airnamibia.com,
South Africa Südafrika (pop ~ 44 mio, capital Pretora, 1.233.404 km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage SitesCape Town
Krueger NP
Robben Island (K/1999)
Fundstätten fossiler Hominiden, Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai 1999; 2005
Feuchtgebiet Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park (N/1999)
Naturpark Drakensberg (Qathlamba) (K/N/2000)
Schutzregion Cape Floral (N/2004)
Vredefort Dome (N/2005)
Kulturlandschaft Richtersveld (K/2007)Touristische Highlights: Südafrika,
allgemein: southafricantourism.de , southafrica.net , suedafrica.net , suedafrikatour.de, suedafrika-reise.net, suedafrikatour.de,
Kapstadtregion: cape-town.org, capetourism.org, kapstadt-tour.de, capewestcoast.org, kapstadt-net.de, kapstadt.de ,
Zeitung sundaytimes.coo.za,
bustouren: woza.co.za , satour.com , bazbus.com (wie Kiwiexp), coastingafrica.com, vipbackpackers.com , gozimbabwe.co.za, backpackerbus.co.za,
Parks: parks-sa.co.za,
andere Provinzen gardenroute.org.za, zulu.org.za,sanparks.org, honeybadger.com, greyhound.co.za , intercape.co.za (Bus), bluetrain.co.za, wild-coast.co.za, places.co.za/,
Swaziland (pop ~ 1 mio, capital Mbabane, 17.363 km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go: Swati, English, no Visa,
towns and places of interest: Mliwane Wildlife Sanctuary,
landcapes and places of interest: Mkhaya Game Reserve, Usutu River (Whitewater rafting, waterfall), Ezulwini Valley,
activities: hiking in Malolotja Nature Reserve,Links: swazi.com,
Lesotho (pop ~ 2 mio, capital Maseru, 30.350 km2 )
Unesco Stätten des Welterbes/ Unesco World Heritage Sites
language/visa/time to go: English, South Soto, entry permit at the border, all year,
towns and places of interest: Quthink (Moyeni) Dinosaurier footprints)
landcapes and places of interest: Drakensberge Mountains,
activities: Pony trekking, staying in Basotho villages, hiking between Qachas Nek and Butha Buthe,Links: seelesotho.com,
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