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Nigerian Visa Requirements to Visit Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove
May 8th, 2010
This week's featured UNESCO World Heritage Site is Nigeria's Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, the last of the sacred forests of the Yoruba people. Previously, every Yoruba settlement had a sacred grove beside it, decorated with shrines and temples to the many gods and goddesses of the Yoruba religion. Today, only Osun-Osogbo remains.
The grove is said to be sacred to the Yoruba fertility goddess Osun. Adorned with 40 shrines, 2 palaces , sculptures and other sacred artwork, it was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2005. Some of the artwork is by Austrian artist Suzanne Wenger, who converted to the Yoruba faith and worked with local devotees to restore the grove and ensure it remains protected.
Every year in August, the sacred grove is the site of a large festival for devotees o
Tanzanian Visa Requirements For Tourists
May 2nd, 2010
Tourism is one of Tanzania's most rapidly-growing industries. According to Wikipedia, Tanzania's tourist sector employs 27,000 workers and generates one quarter of the country's foreign exchange.
Tanzania has been blessed with a rich variety of natural and cultural attractions. Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain on the entire continent, while the Serengeti features some of the most spectacular wildlife viewing in the world. Zanzibar features spectacular beaches, and Gombe is one of the best places to see our wild chimpanzee cousins-in fact, it is the place where Jane Goodall first began to study the animals.
The best tourist facilities, naturally, are located in the major cities or popular wildlife preserves. However, according to the Lonely Planet guide, it is both rewa
Cameroon Visa Requirements For Tourists
April 25th, 2010
Since the 1970's, Cameroon's government has been encouraging the development of the country's tourism industry, which has been growing slowly but steadily.
There's a lot to love about Cameroon-fascinating people, flawless beaches, and an amazing variety of wildlife. What keeps people away? According to Lonely Planet's guide to the country, "Cameroon’s tourist industry is a victim of geography. It sits in a tough neighbourhood, bordered by some problematic countries."
According to the US Department of State, Cameroon also has a high crime rate, so do be careful, especially if you decide to venture out of the well-known tourist industries.
However, these cautions aside, Cameroon does have a lot to offer the careful traveler. Cameroon encompasses a diverse variety of habitats and
Visas for Mountain-Climbing in Cameroon
November 5th, 2009
Mt. Cameroon is the tallest mountain in West Africa. The still-active volcano soars 13,500 above sea level. Occasionally, it erupts. According to the Cameroon Consulate to Australia, the last major eruption happened in March of 1999. The volcano also erupted in 1982, interrupting the filming of the movie Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan.
Tourists can climb Mt Cameroon with the help of guides and porters. To schedule a trip, you should contact the Mount Cameroon Ecotourism Organization office:
The Mount Cameroon Ecotourism Organisation
P.O.Box 60 Buea S.W.P.
Email: mountceo@iccnet2000.com
What's it like to climb Mount Cameroon? For a detailed description of a climb with some excellent pictures, check out Ann Bowker's description of her climb up the mountain a few years ago.
