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A closest-ever wingsuit flight through Pyramids of Giza

December 18, 2021580 Views

Fred Fugen has flown closer to the pyramids of Giza than any wingsuit pilot before, taking advantage of advances in techniques and equipment to produce a stunning new aerial clip. Fugen, 42, is well known for his innovative projects, where we've seen him enter a plane in mid-air, pull off jaw-dropping manoeuvres high above Mont Blanc and make a nail-biting proximity flight through Lebanon. Fred Fugen seen in Giza, Egypt on November 4, 2021. Photo: Vincent Cotte / Red Bull Content Pool Now the French BASE jumper and wingsuit expert has come up with another in his long list of creative and imaginative challenges. In his new video we see him soar through the Egyptian sky alongside Vincent Cotte, a former member of the French national paragliding team, flying within metres of the pyr...

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Conservancy rekindles hope for Uganda’s rhino population

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December 9, 2021888 Views

Hundreds of rhinos once roamed Uganda's sprawling savannas and tropical woodlands, part of a rich heritage of big game and a tourist draw for the East African country. But throughout the 20th century, poachers hunting for the beasts' prized horns killed them unchallenged during years of political turmoil, including the dictatorship of Idi Amin. Uganda's native population of northern white rhino and eastern black rhino that once together numbered above 700 was wiped out around 1983, according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). Kori, the oldest rhino, rests with her four-months-old baby under a shade at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Kiryandongo district, Uganda December 1, 2021. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa Now a private wildlife ranch that is breeding rhinos is kindling hope for ...

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Go Outrigger for some sensational vacation in Mauritius

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December 6, 20211424 Views

Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort has announced a rich and diverse range of festive activities for the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. From 20 December to 2 January guests have the option of enjoying activities such as lighting of the Christmas tree and carol singing. They can enjoy theme nights, jazz bands, DJ sessions by the pool, rum tastings, sumptuous dining from around the world, and visits by Santa Claus. There are optional gala dinner extravaganzas on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. There will be wonderful theme nights dedicated to Mauritian dining, with rum tasting and a Sega dance show. Guests can enjoy theme nights dedicated to Italy, 1001 Arabian Nights, Sicily, and the charm of Istanbul. Culinary events will feature mouthwatering highlights of A...

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S. Africans protest against Shell oil exploration in pristine coastal area

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December 6, 2021619 Views

South Africans took to their beaches on Sunday to protest against plans by Royal Dutch Shell to do seimsic oil exploration they say will threaten marine wildlife such as whales, dolphins, seals and penguins on a pristine coastal stretch. A South African court on Friday struck down an application brought by environmentalists to stop the oil major exploring in the eastern seaboard's Wild Coast, rejecting as unproven their argument that it would cause "irreparable harm" to the marine environment, especially migrating hump-back whales. The Wild Coast is home of some of the country's most undisturbed wildlife refuges, and it's stunning coastal wildernesses are also a major tourist draw. At least 1,000 demonstrators gathered on a beach near Port Edward, a Reuters TV corres...

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No cruise ship cheer for Cape Town tourism amid Omicron alarm

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November 30, 2021337 Views

The docking of the Europa passenger liner in Cape Town on Tuesday was meant to be a ribbon-cutting celebration marking the official start of the cruise ship season in South Africa's top tourist hub, the first since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. But international travel curbs on southern Africa, where the new Omicron coronavirus variant was first identified, have blown expectations of a bumper tourist season out of the water. Gulls are seen as the Europa passenger liner arrives to South African waters, as the new coronavirus variant Omicron spreads, in Cape Town, South Africa, November 30, 2021. REUTERS/Shelley Christians The multi-storey, white luxury liner is the first to dock at Cape Town since South Africa imposed a total ban on all cruise ships entering local ports in March 2020...

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Egypt revives ancient road connecting Luxor and Karnak

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November 27, 20211183 Views

A restored road connecting two ancient Egyptian temple complexes in Karnak and Luxor was unveiled on Thursday in a lavish ceremony aimed at raising the profile of one of Egypt's top tourist spots. The procession to reopen the 2.7 km (1.7 mile) road included a reenactment of the ancient Opet festival, where statues of Theban deities were paraded annually during the New Kingdom era in celebration of fertility and the flooding of the Nile. Fireworks explode during the opening ceremony for the restored Avenue of the Sphinxes or Road of the Rams, a 3,000-year-old avenue that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, in Luxor, Egypt, November 25, 2021. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi marched along the road at the start of the ceremony. Pharaonic chariots and...

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Seychelles lifts ban on Indian travelers with immediate effect

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November 12, 2021301 Views

Entry and stay conditions to not be affected by COVID-19 vaccination status Effective immediately, the Ministry of Health Seychelles has announced the entry of visitors from all countries, including India, irrespective of COVID-19 vaccination status. All travellers will be required to present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure. Additionally, visitors will need to submit a duly filled application for Health Travel Authorization on https://seychelles.govtas.com/ which is subject to verification and approval of the Public Health Authority. A valid travel & health insurance policy to cover COVID-19 related quarantine, isolation or treatment. There will be no quarantine requirement, minimum stay nor restriction on movement upon entry into Seychelles. Condit...

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Outrigger Mauritius appoints Global Destinations as its marketing partner

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November 1, 20211367 Views

Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort has appointed Global Destinations as its sales and marketing arm in India, effective immediately. On 1st October, Mauritius reopened its international borders to double-vaccinated international travellers, including those from India. Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort, managed by Hawaii-based Outrigger Hospitality Group, offers guests 181 spacious ocean-facing rooms beside a white sand lagoon in the south of the island, adjacent to the scenic nature reserve of Bel Ombre. The resort combines local culture with world-class hospitality. It is known for its serene setting, premier amenities, locally inspired entertainment, and diverse dining options, including Mauritian Creole flavours. We are honoured to welcome back guests from India to Outrigger Mau...

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Seychelles is an ultimate family holiday destination

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October 25, 2021889 Views

Apart from being a famous wedding and honeymoon destination and having the world’s best beaches that couples as well as families can enjoy, Seychelles is known for its unique treasures. It has for many centuries been a living museum of natural history and a sanctuary for some of the rarest species of flora and fauna. It is an exciting destination for not only eco-tourists or naturalists but for children and families as well. Curieuse Island in Seychelles. Photo: Ennio Maffei/STB Being a melting pot of traditions from all over the world, Seychelles offers rich experiences for visitors to enjoy, from its national heritage monuments, museums and natural wonders, to the diversity of its arts and other cultural activities. A haven for world-class activities Seychelles is exclusively a...

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Egypt forges new plan to restore Cairo’s historic heart

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September 29, 20211006 Views

Egypt is pushing ahead with a new project to restore historic Cairo, a sprawling but now rapidly crumbling thousand-year-old world heritage site home to many a tale in the Thousand and One Arabian Nights. The plan aims to revitalise and promote Cairo as a tourist attraction while the government prepares to move to a futuristic new capital in the desert. It gives fresh impetus to efforts by professional architects and restorers to also save old buildings which they feared were being lost because of bureaucracy, official corruption and legal constraints. People walk next to Bab al-Futuh, a nearly 1,000-year-old gate, at the northern entrance to the historic city of Cairo that will carry restorations, in Cairo Egypt September 14, 2021. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh Low-rise apartmen...