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Southern Africa, Last Week

Monday, February 14th, 2011

Our friend Bill Tubbs continued his African journey – onwards from Morocco to Zambia,Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. Above is Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.

A Bull Elephant cooling off on a hot summer’s day.

Afternoon stop at the watering hole.

A Cape Buffalo enjoys an afternoon snack.

A hippo with his companion.

Nature about to take its’ course.

On top of the Falls.

A Visit to Mozambique

Sunday, December 19th, 2010

A friend of ArcticTropic  - Ninel Cristina Raven Armada-Taylor of São Paulo, Caracas and New York went to Maputo, Mozambique on a business trip for a top international Brazilian company. While the US and Europe twiddle their thumbs on ” What to do about Africa”  Brazilian companies are aggressively building infrastructure in the former Portuguese colonies. Years of war and destruction mean starting from scratch.

Giant Lobster form the Indian Ocean.

The fish market in Maputo.

Giant crab.If combined with Portuguese cooking , the meal would be delicious.

Into the interior. ArcticTropic is currently seeking partners to bring adventurers to Mozambique.

Living conditions are difficult, to say the least.

Thirty years of brutal war set the country back by centuries. Finally peace has arrived and the country can be rebuilt.

Giant Brazilian trucks get ready to build a road in the interior. ArcticTropic currently features 4 providers in Mozambique – Now is an excellent time to visit.

Mozambique

Monday, January 12th, 2009

Mozambique is an excellent nation to go on safari – at fraction of the cost in Kenya. Just now returning to the world exploration stage, after 35 years of war, Mozambique is a country where one can travel independently without fear of running into a large tour bus group. The Tete Highlands and the Lebomo Mountains are fascinating.

ArcticTropic currently features 3 Mozambique destinations, with room for many more. Click HERE to visit the Mozambique page directly.

Kenya

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Kenya is the world’s top safari destination. One can also explore the Great Rift Valley, the Indian Ocean beaches, Mombassa and climb the snow-capped Eastern Arc Mountains.

ArcticTropic currently has three locations in Kenya – with room for many more! Go HERE to visit the sites directly.

Ethiopia

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

To visit the Ethiopian countryside is the closest thing to time travel – back to the 4th Century. ArcticTropic currently has three providers in Ethiopia.

Eritrea

Tuesday, September 25th, 2007

A Mussolini era Art Deco city on the Red Sea – Asmara enjoys a great climate, clean and picturesque streets, attractive palm trees, and a reputation as one of the safest, calm and alluring capital cities in Africa. Much of the rest of the country is a fascinating, forgotten corner of the earth.

Burundi

Sunday, August 12th, 2007

Burundi has recovered from it’s barbaric recent past and now welcomes adventurers.ArcticTropic has just one listing for Burundi – we invite companies to contact us to be listed.