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06/12/2024

Life is NOT a speed race but a cross-country race!

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04/03/2024

Esiẹ Museum

Location: Irepodun Local Government of Kwara

5VWQ+G6X, Esie 251104, Kwara

It is widely known that Esie Museum is the mother of all museums in Nigeria. Historically, Esie Museum is the first museum to be established in Nigeria and in the year 1945. It is noted for its collection of soapstone images in Africa. Beside being the first Museum in Nigeria, there are a lot of fascinating stories surrounding these images.
Popular among these stories is the belief that those images were actually rebellious settlers who were bewitching and turned into turned into stone images. The other belief that they're been carved out by archaeologist.

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03/16/2022

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11/02/2021

The metaverse is coming....it is here!

Do you know that the metaverse will wipe the internet?
Do you know that the 2D you interface with will soon be displaced by 3D elements?
Do you know that you will soon be able to travel, interact and feel people and things without leaving your room?

Follow us on this series of exposition "HSA Metaverse"

Let's talk about what is coming and what is already here!

All you need to know about the metaverse will be shared here in simple language.

Are you ready?

09/30/2021

EVALA
'for real men only'!

If you think you're man enough, then come and fight, show the world you have the strength in a 'dog meat fight'.

Evala festival is a dog meat festival where thousands of wrestlers gorge on dog meat for two weeks in Togo, west Africa. It usually takes place between June and July annually.

Before entering the wrestling competition arena, men rub dog fat on their bodies.

The feasting on different dog meat(usually thousands of dogs slaughtered) is to gain the attributes of each dog eaten, which is considered a secret weapon! Attributes like; loyalty, courage, intelligence, endurance, cunning, faithfulness, strength and more...

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09/29/2021

Ouagadougou

Ouagadougou is the Burkina Faso’s capital and the city is the centre of the nation’s economic decisions and business administration. Notable in the city are live music, crafts market, dance performances, and so on, make up the limelight of the place. Nightlife in this city is something to look forward to. The sound of music and the beautiful sight of dance performances make people forget their worries and have a feel of the moment. People treat themselves to the tunes of music and dance. The architecture present works here are a sight to behold.
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09/28/2021

ABOAKYIR (Deer Hunt) Festival

Aboakyir which literarily means "game hunting" is a popular festival celebrated in the first Saturday of may annually by the people of Winneba, Ghana.

It usually begins with the hunting competition between two groups of traditional warriors in a game reserve. The aim of each group is to catch an antelope alive. It is an interesting adventure that tests strength, bravery, skills and strategy of both teams.

The winner presents the antelope to the Chief and his subchiefs. The chiefs in their colourful regalia make a procession and the antelope is sacrificed as an invocation for great harvest and bountiful fishing season.

Then follows dancing, performances and celebrations which is the highlight of the memorable occasion.

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09/27/2021

W National Park

W National Park is famous for providing a habitat for a large number of migratory birds. These birds come here yearly from different parts. The Remains of Early Neolithic settlers are one of the side attractions in the park that visitors come to see. On arrival to the park, the tour guides organize trekking tours for visitors to have a walk around the park. You can trust Hot Spot Africa to bring you a virtual tour of this amazing park. You don’t want to miss out!

09/24/2021

The Ruins of Loropeni

The ruins of Loropeni represent an important mark of the Sahara Gold that once covered vast spaces of the region. The remains of stones in this place provide an amazing and fascinating site to behold all the time. Gaoua town is within proximity to this location and also give you enough reasons to visit. On this location are sacred trees and museums that give you much pleasure on your visit. Hot Spot Africa will take your on a virtual tour of this amazing site.

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09/22/2021

The Arli National Park

Going on a fact finding, Hot Spot Africa found out that The Arli National Park has some of the best species of plants and animals in the country. The national park is spread over a large expanse of land. Notable animals in this park are monkeys, hippos, and other primates. One of the side attractions here is the African Wild dog, and of the famous animals watching spot is the watering hole in Taunga located in the Arli National Park. Hot Spot Africa will bring you take on a virtual tour of amazing place sooner than later. Stay connected!
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09/21/2021

VOLUBILIS

The Volubilis is an ancient remain visible from the nearby holy town of Moulay Idriss Zerhoune, and from higher points throughout the valley.
It is one of Morocco’s best-preserved Roman ruins located on a fertile plain and surrounded by wheat fields. It was established before the Christian Era, at a time when the area was part of Mauretania, and was considered the administrative center of the kingdom of Mauretania.

Volubilis remained inhabited and maintained its status as a capital city for centuries after the collapse of the Roman Empire, it lost its administrative center status when nearby Fez was established, and the residents were relocated.

The remains of the historic site is being visited from all over the globe. Hot Spot Africa plans to bring you a virtual tour of this site.

09/20/2021

Bobo-Dioulasso

Have you ever thought of visiting Burkina Faso or going away from home? Does your spirit come alive at nighttime? There is a place in Burkina Faso called Bobo-Dioulasso which has the best nightlife that Burkinabes have ever known. The nightlife comes with such things as clubs and restaurants, with a host of other activities visible at this venue. Bobo is a place which is known for live music and performance, and it is the second largest city in the country. Bobo Dioulasso admits people from all parts of the world into the nightlife activities. It doesn’t matter what your budget size looks like, big or small, you will meet your taste.
Hot Spot Africa will bring you take on a virtual tour of amazing place sooner than later. Stay connected!
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09/11/2021

...."this enchanted African island speaks to all my five senses. Here’s what I mean:

The sun setting over the cerulean Indian Ocean, endless white sand beaches, kids practicing martial arts along the seafront, the flashing colours of the foliage, of clambering vines and of tall, willowy palms against an impossibly blue sky, the unique heavy wooden doors with metal spikes, the Old Fort of the Omani Arabs, the Sultan’s Palace, the mystical House of Wonders, remnants of another era, long gone."
,..."the sounds of singing in the street, the muezzin calling to prayer, the hum of crickets, the laughter of my tree-climbing friend picking fruits for me to taste, the sound of waves lapping gently in the background as I laze in a hammock reading a mystery – set in Zanzibar, of course."

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09/08/2021

Isalo National Park

Isalo National Park is famous for its diversified terrain. It is located in the central southern part of Madagascar, the Island country. It is largely occupied by grasslands that includes undulating palm woods, meadows and oases as well. It is also famous for its large rocky landscapes featuring amazing sandstone formations, serpentine canyons and gorges. One of the beautiful sights that arrests visitors’ attention to this park is the extremely bio diverse nature. Tour guides are always on ground to accompany tourists on specially guided tours which can take up to several amazing days. It is also home to a lot of lemurs as well as different species of birds.

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09/07/2021

Africa's natural blonde hairs

In a wide area stretching from the Maluku Islands and New Guinea, to as far east as the islands of Vanuatu and Fiji is the habitation of the Melanesian people.
They are a unique African race characterized by natural blonde hairs and sometimes even coloured eyes.

Naturally, blond hair is rare in humans and found almost exclusively in Europe and Oceania. But in Africa, the Melanesian Blond Hair Is believed to be caused by an Amino Acid Change in TYRP1, as a result missense mutation, it is predicted to affect catalytic activity of TYRP1, hence causing blond hair through a recessive mode of inheritance.

As with blond hair that arose in Europe and most parts of Asia, blondness is most common in children, adults hair tend to darken as the individual matures.

Papua New Guinea is the largest and most populous Melanesian country with about 318,000 people.

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09/06/2021

Ranomafana National Park

Ranomafana National Park is by far one of the Madagascar’s most famous national parks, and known for its natural habitat. The Park draws large numbers of tourists annually. Ranomafana National Park is located across the village of Ranomafana, and houses densely forested inlands. This is also accompanied by fresh-water mineral streams studded by golden lemur and lizards. Visitors to this park bring along with them pairs of sturdy shoes and backpacks to hike along the vast expanse of trekking tracks that ramble through the grand waterfalls. Ranomafana is inhabited by a variety of different animals, including the endangered species. A tour of this amazing site with Hot Spot Africa will give you a very pleasant delight.

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09/04/2021

Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park

Tsingy de Bemaraha is located in the southern part in Madagascar’s biggest natural reserve. The national park is a patchwork of startling landscape comprising of gargantuan monoliths, hoodoos made of carved rocks and towering rocky pinnacles. UNESCO named this place a World Heritage Site. Tsingy de Bemaraha has features of dense stretch of mangrove forests. There is a limestone plateau and highlands over the verdant hills, alongside the green belt of natural woods. This park is occupied by different species of baboons that roam freely and entertain tourists visiting the site. A virtual tour of this amazing with Hot Spot Africa will give you much delight..

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09/02/2021

Djemaa el Fna, Morocco

One of most ecstatic shows on earth. Found in the middle of the city, everywhere you look you'll find drama, yes, it is such an interesting place both day and night. The street theater called 'hoopla and halqa' have been non-stop here since the 11th century.

The pungi flutes hit the air towards mid morning and doesn't stop till the show begins at sunset. The restaurants cook up their highly aromatic variety grills as cueing musicians tune up their instruments.

UNESCO declared Djemaa El Fna a Masterpiece of World Heritage in 2001 for bringing urban legends and oral history to life nightly. Even though the storytellers who once performed here have since given way to communal games, unique musical performers, slapstick comedy acts and more, its nightly carnival continues to dazzle.

You are likely to see some dark sides of monkeys dressed up and led around on chains for entertainment, and some black power practices of the plaza's snake charmers which may be ethically questionable.

There are so many evening events happening all at once in this historic square.
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09/01/2021

Ifaty Beach

Ifaty is a combination of names given to two fishing villages on the southwestern coast of the Island country. The place is famous for its extensive line of coral reefs that act as natural barricades to the sea tides. These unique features offer perfect opportunities for marine activities ranging diving, fishing, swimming, and snorkeling. Boasts built in the form of luxurious hotels couple with wide beaches of sun-kissed shining sand where visitors party hard during their stay. In addition, travelers can also go on catamaran tours towards the Mozambique Channel to have a feel of the traditional folklore of neigbouring villages. You can count on Hot Spot Africa to bring you a virtual tour of this amazing beach

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08/31/2021

The IMF stated in its recent publication that "Tourism continues to be one of the sectors hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for countries in the Asia-Pacific region, Africa and Western Hemisphere. Governments in these regions, and elsewhere, have taken measures to ease the economic shock to households and businesses, but in longer-term the industry will need to adapt to a post-pandemic “new normal.” "

Obviously if your desire is to visit fascinating places and tour the world, you must start looking at available post pandemic options.

Most countries have closed their borders to tourists due to the increase in infections. This move is understandable as safety is very important. But, what is the next reasonable channel to seamless exploration of far lands? This challenge has one good solution.

We cannot stop visiting incredible place and put a hold to tourim until the pandemic is over(no hint on how much longer). The solution lies in the utilization of internet virtual presence to visit desired locations. Technology has made this very possible.

Live virtual tourism is the way out! It is not only a good solution to post pandemic tourism, but comes will many advantages. One of such advantage is low cost.

With virtual tourism you can visit limitless places around the globe and interact from your location at a very low cost. This is why Hot spot Africa is standing to bring to you unique African tourism experience. With HSA you can explore cities, cultures, natural endowment, foods and life styles of amazing places, all from the comfort of your location.

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08/30/2021

Nosy Be Beach

Nosy Beach is located offshore near the Indian Ocean. The beach is one of the premier tourist spots in the island country, and it’s one of the trademark beaches of Madagascar. The beach is famous for small fishing villages, turquoise waters, and swaying jumbles of palm trees. The beautiful bays offer a splendid vacation spot for tourists. Hot Spot Africa will bring you virtual tour of this beautiful Bay. Nosy Be is applauded for its enormous seafood quality. One of the activities to look out for on the Bay is the harmonious tropical beach parties that happen every weekend in the nearby native villages. Accommodation for tourists is also available in shape of small huts and hotels with security of tourists guaranteed.

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08/26/2021

RED SEA OF EGYPT

When you hear of the name "Red Sea" you will first imagine a sea that is red! Well, its name was actually a direct translation of it original ancient Greek name "Erythra thalassa". In Hebrew it is called Yam Suph meaning the sea of Reeds.

The Red Sea is the saltiest of all seas that connect the sea without even one river meeting the sea. It contains a cyanobacteria called Trichodesmium erythraeum, which turns the normally blue-green water a reddish-brown and hence the name "red sea".

Tourist and divers enjoying the underwater beauty of the Red Sea. Down below surface is another world as fascinating as the temples and tombs on the Egyptian land.

There are vast amount of sea life, ranging from colorful reef fish and nudibranchs, to turtles, rays, sharks and even dugongs.

Aside the sea animals, the Red Sea is a major wreck-diving location in the world, with popular wrecks like Thistlegorm, a British WWII cargo ship that was said to be on its way to resupply Allied troops when it was bombed by the Germans in the year 1941.

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08/24/2021

Mount Hombori

In the rural community of Hombori, Mopti region of Mali lies the symbolic highest peak mountain of the country, with 1,155 meters highest point.

It is characterized by it's biodiversity of more than 150 species ranging from various plants to mammals, birds, reptiles and insects on it risen two square kilometer plateau.

There are sheer cliffs all around the mountain, protecting its biodiversity for grazing activities.

Mount Hombori also contains natural caves inhabited more than 2,000 years ago. It is therefore a significant archaeological site with olive baboons and rock hyrax.

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08/23/2021

Zanzibar Beaches

Did you know that Zanzibar Beaches was made famous for its spices and the slave trade of the 19th century? Hot Spot Africa has discovered that the Zanzibar Island is much more than a stopping point on an itinerary, it’s a destination in its real sense. The island provides is a unique combination of outstanding beaches. And the following are the exciting activities to look out to along its eastern edge: visiting a working spice farm, and the cultural delights of Stone Town and Arabian fortresses and minarets.
To be candid, the island is a fairly undeveloped one, notably around 5 main roads, and all leading the way back to the main town, Zanzibar, on its western edge. This simplicity makes it an ideal destination to tourists that are looking to explore a little as, should you reach the beach, you know your journey have taken a twist! In geographical term, the island is only about 40mks across and 100kms from north to south at its broadest points. The island embodies outstanding, powder white beaches along its eastern shores and bordered by barrier reefs, and the UNESCO World heritage site of Stone Town on its western edge. The Island is known as Unguja in Swahili, and is fairly narrow, with a ridge running through its centre from north to south.
Notably, along its eastern coastline runs a protective barrier reef and then the Indian Ocean in sight. This is where the best beaches are located, all with coral white sand and gently lapping waters. The sight will remind you of the ambience of nature. Zanzibar Channel is located along the western side of the island and it’s where the main town (Zanzibar Town) is located. Also notable is the famous UNESCO World heritage site of Stone Town. The location, couple with the barrier reef and outstanding beaches, Zanzibar can offer all of the attractions that everyone craves, such as glorious beaches, fresh seafood, scuba diving, and lots more. For tourists who are super active, there is a little forest in the interior called Jozani. This forest is home to the indigenous red colobus monkeys. You also find the spice tours in one of the small farms around interesting. And outside the Zanzibar Town itself are a charming glimpse into why the island has become one of the most preferred destinations in Africa. Hot Spot Africa won’t fall short of expectation when it comes to virtual tour of this amazing island, you can count on us.

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08/20/2021

Travel, Learn and Explore

Nature is beautiful👌🏼

There are many natural endowments yet uncovered around Africa.
It is possible to travel far, interact with different cultural elements and feel the ambience of nature from the convenience of your home.

Make it an exciting and interactive experience with Hot Spot Africa.

Become a virtual tourist💪🏼

08/19/2021

Victoria, Mahe

Victoria, Mahe is located on the island of Mahé at the small capital of the Seychelles and is the only seaport in the country. This Island which was later named Port Victoria in honor of the British queen after her coronation, is known for its natural beauty, and provides habitat for many sea creatures.
It is one of the country’s tourist attractions for visitors. It’s a place you’d love to be. A virtual tour of this amazing island will give you a great delight. Hot Spot Africa will be your guide.






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08/18/2021

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08/18/2021

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08/17/2021

08/17/2021

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Do you know Mount Kilimanjaro is Africa’s tallest mountain and the world’s largest free-standing mountain? Mt. Kilimanjaro Located in Tanzania. The height is set at about 5,895 meters (19,340 feet) above the sea level. It is the largest free-standing mountain rise in the world. This means it is not part of a mountain range. In geological term, Mt. Kilimanjaro is called a stratovolcano (a term for a very large volcano made of ash, lava, and rock), and it is made up of three cones: Mawenzi, Kibo, and Shira. Mawenzi and Shira are extinct, while Kibo is the summit of the mountain and the tallest of the three volcanic formations. The mountain is also known for its snow-capped peak. In 1889, German geographer, Hans Meyer and Austrian mountaineer Ludwig Purtscheller became the first known people on record to ascend the summit of Kilimanjaro. Mt. Kilimanjaro has become a popular hiking spot for locals and tourists. Both the mountain and its six surrounding forest corridors are known as Kilimanjaro National Park. A virtual tour of Mt. Kilimanjaro will give you a pleasant experience. Be rest assured, Hot Spot Africa will be your guide.








Photograph by W. Robert Moore, courtesy of the National Geographic image collection