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Culture - Arts | Travel - Leisure Africa prepares for carnival season afrol News - Africa's many carnivals are not the most internationally known, but Cape Verde, Angola, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique carnivals have long traditions. Newcomer Seychelles this year offers a tourism-adapted carnival. Read more

Egypt Travel - Leisure | Economy - Development "Egypt is safe; Tourists, come back!" afrol News - Egyptians are calling on tourists to start returning to their country, now being safe. Indeed, very low prices and an enthusiastic population create a perfect environment for Egypt travellers. Read more

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Seychelles Culture - Arts | Travel - Leisure Seychelles cuisine; imperfect paradise afrol News - The market in Seychelles reveals the quality and quantity of ingredients needed for a creative Creole dish. Fish most people never have seen and tens of chilli varieties set the stage. Read more

Seychelles Environment - Nature | Travel - Leisure Curiosities of Curieuse Island, Seychelles afrol News - With Curieuse, one of the most popular day-trip destinations in Seychelles and the archipelago's fifth largest granitic island, the name really says it all. Noisily love-making tortoises, remnants of a leper colony and 2004 tsunami damages are among the curiosities on the uninhabited island. Read more

Seychelles Travel - Leisure | Culture - Arts Silhouette, the Seychelles island man never managed to tame afrol News - Since the 18th century, farmers, plantation owners, colonialists, state companies and now tourism developers have tried to tame Seychelles' third largest island, Silhouette. Nature was always stronger. Read more

Africa Travel - Leisure Your secret African travel destinations afrol News - During 2010, this afrol News series will present the most rewarding "secret" travel destinations in Africa, totally off the beaten track. Wondering where to go for a real African holiday experience or adventure? Follow us! Read more

Gabon Travel - Leisure Your secret African travel destinations: Gabon: Sharing the beach with hippos afrol News - "Ecotourism" is the magic word in Gabon, an immensely beautiful tropical rainforest country with Africa's highest density of national parks. But tourists have not started coming in great numbers to the Gabonese coast yet as infrastructure is still sparse. In itself a good reason to go... Read more

Somaliland Travel - Leisure Your secret African travel destinations: Somaliland surprises afrol News - Somaliland, with marvellous beaches, breathtaking diving opportunities, scenic mountains and rich culture, is the definitive frontier of tourism. Not because it is unsafe, but because there is absolutely no tourism infrastructure and you'll feel like you are the first visitor. Read more

Zambia | Tanzania Travel - Leisure Your secret African travel destinations: Riches of Lake Tanganyika afrol News - The shores of Lake Tanganyika, a "secret" African travel destination, are shared between the four diverse countries Tanzania, Burundi, DR Congo and Zambia. The enormous lake offers unique sports fishing, wildlife, swims, vibrant African villages and cities and a fairytale colonial ferry. Read more

Senegal Travel - Leisure Your secret African travel destinations: Saint-Louis, colonial tranquillity afrol News - After having presented you with several genuine African travel destinations, we today go to Senegal's secret colonial pearl, Saint-Louis. The town, beautifully located where River Senegal hits the Atlantic beaches, is French and peaceful, yet sparkling African. Read more

Swaziland | South Africa Travel - Leisure Your secret African travel destinations: Zulu- and Swaziland cultural tourism afrol News - In today's "secret" African travel destination, we will take you to the most genuine parts of the otherwise well visited region of Southern Africa. In Zululand and Swaziland, original African culture is still deeply rooted. Read more

Togo Travel - Leisure Your secret African travel destinations: Roaming nightlife in Lomé afrol News - Today's "secret" African travel destination is Togo's capital Lomé, chosen for the nightlife loving traveller wanting an introduction to West African music, culture and joy of life. And Lomé has its beaches and sights as well. Read more

São Tomé and Príncipe Travel - Leisure Your secret African travel destinations: São Tomé tropical island paradise afrol News - A very special "secret" African travel destination is the still undiscovered pearl São Tomé, with excellent beaches, lush volcanic rainforest and farms, warm Portuguese architecture, Creole culture and African hospitality. Read more

Cameroon Travel - Leisure Your secret African travel destinations: Rhumsiki mountain village, northern Cameroon afrol News - We start this summer's series of "secret" African travel destinations and insiders' tips in Rhumsiki in northern Cameroon. Here, rich and authentic African culture is placed in a spectacular mountain landscape. Read more