It was an exciting time on the Wonders of Africa Zoom Conference which held on Friday November 6, 2020. Featuring panelists from Kenya, Namibia and Zimbabwe, which also marked the first appearance of someone from the African Diaspora to make a presentation.
The first presentation came from Cephas Shonhiwa, CEO of Malachite Travel and Tours from Zimbabwe who took the audience on a joy ride through some exciting places such as Kariba, home to probably the largest man-made lake in the world, where one can enjoy sunset cruises on the lake, or spend days in a ‘floating hotel’ – accommodation on of the luxury houseboats.
Joining from Namibia, Joseph Kafunda of Rafiki Tours and Safari kicked of his presentation by talking about the second largest canyon in the world, the Fish River Canyon, which 70% is owned by the government.
From Kenya, Tonny Muiruri Mutungu (or TMM to his friends) of Holiday Link Africa presented a coastal, a wilderness and a city experience each from the East African country. Starting with the Massai Mara, he talked about the famous annual wildebeest migration where over half a million animals: wildebeest zebras, etc. into the Massai Mara.
The world famous white sand beach of Diani on the southern side of Kenya’s coast was next on TMM’s list. One of the best ranking beaches in Africa, Diani is home to extravagant accommodation on the beachfront which is home to an endless white sand and crystal clear waters.
Diani beach is a major beach on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya in Eastern Africa, located kilometers (19mi) south of mombassa, in Kwale County.
It has been voted Africa’s leading beach destination for the fifth time running since 2015. About an hour south of Mombasa, the sparkling white sands and lush greenery of Diani beach invite you to relax under a beach umbrella with a refreshing drink.
Diani beach is one of the most exclusive locations for Kenya beach holidays. The 25km strip is made up of Tiwi, Diani, Kinondo and Chale Island. The pearly white sand blend into the turquoise warm waters of the Indian Ocean creating a perfect backdrop of tranquility for a truly memorable African Holiday. The large tidal movement on Diani beach creates a width of up to 200m of white sand at low tide.
Diani beach resorts offer a wide range of accommodation such as resorts hotels, cottages, apartments, bed and breakfast as well as private homes. Activities like Air safaris, watersports, safaris, Golf, safari camps, day excursions, car hire, shopping, weddings, real estate and tides are not left out on the beach.
Extreme adventures such as whale shark adventures, watersports, skydive diani, dolphin safaris, deep sea fishing, snorkeling, diving, scuba lessons, kayaking, kitesurf, stand up paddling, camel riding, ride on marine safari dhow / glass bottom boat, take a tour of wasini island and Kisite marine park, guided primate eco-tours kayak in the mangrove e.t.c
Take it to the sky for the thrill seeking; skydiving down onto the pristine beach is a fantastic adventure. On land, guided walks through sacred forests, a monkey sanctuary, a turtle information centre and a trip to Shimba Hills, the only coastal national park that is home to the endangered Sable Antelope, are some of the many options waiting to be explored.
