Pyramids Of Giza Egypt

pyramids of giza egypt
The most famous of the structures at Giza near Cairo the Pyramid of King Cheops was built around 2650 BC from 2.5 million blocks of limestone. Its sides are oriented exactly to the north south east and west. The Chephren pyramid built by Cheops' son is similar in size and incorporates the entrances to a burial chamber that still contains the large granite sarcophagus of King Chephren. The pyramid of Mycerinus is smaller than both and all three are surrounded by other smaller pyramids and dozens of tombs.
stone town (tanzania)

Stone Town is one of the oldest living Swahili towns in East Africa. It's unique winding narrow streets are adorned with (some crumbling) beautiful buildings. Established by Arab slave and spice trade

ngorongoro conservation area, tanzania

This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a protected area in the Crater Highlands of Tanzania. The conservation area is named after a volcanic crater which is now home to some of the most beautiful un

zimbabwe

Zimbabwe was at the top of my personal Africa Bucket list and is easily one of the best places to visit in Africa (which I can confidently say following the recent regime change). Most visitors base t

the best places to go gorilla trekking in africa

Gorillas are the world's largest living primates and share more than 98% of our genetic code making them one of our closest relatives. They live in troops with complex social structures and exhibit be