Every place in the planet has a story to tell. In Africa, The Great Rift Valley stretches 6000 Kilometers’ from Ethiopia to Mozambique and is over 35 million years old. It was formed when extreme heat and pressure forced a 1,000 mile-wide bubble of molten lava to the surface. The enormous valley has breath taking animals, lakes, gorges, craters, springs and many more undiscovered places.
Today, the Great Valley Rift is one the major tourist attraction in East Africa. In Ethiopia one of remarkable place is the Danakil/Afar depression. The Afar Depression includes the Danakil Desert and the lowest point in Africa, Lake Asal (–155 meters or –500 ft). Dallol is also part of the Depression, one of the hottest places on Earth with air-temperature record of 64.4 °C. Thousands of years ago, this low-lying area was a salt lake which has subsequently dried up and resulted in a big plain of salt which covers an area of more than 10 square kilometers and from which salt has been extracted since ancient times. It is estimated that there are 250 million tons of salt
In Kenya, the valley is bordered by escarpments to the east and west. The floor is broken by volcanoes, some still active, and contains a series of lakes. Some of the soils are fertile from relatively recent volcanic activity.
Lake Bogoria is one of the unique lakes. The 30 sq km lake is still volcanically active, and the Western shore is lined with spouting geysers, spurting steam and bubbling geothermal pools. Water springs at the lake edge attract an abundance of birds and wildlife. The most outstanding bird is the flamingo. This birds feeds primarily on algae which grow only in alkaline lakes. Although flamingos are blue-green in colour, the algae contain the photosynthetic pigments that give the birds their pink colour. Though many hills are found in different areas of the rift valley, Mount Longonot has a very rare feature. On the sides of the mountain are V-shaped valleys and ridges with little vegetation; on the other hand a thick forest occurs within the crater. In the early 1900s, Mount Longonot erupted, and ash can still be felt around Hell’s Gate. Hell Gate has very beautiful gorges that descend into hot springs and in some places you can find rocks that will burn you.
The formation of the Great Rift Valley ensured some of the most famous places on Tanzania map .In Tanzania along the valley exist the second longest and the second deepest lake in the world. Lake Tanganyika stretches 400 mile( 676km) and is 3 miles deep. Many fish species inhabit the lake including 250 different species of East Africa cichlids. Scientist believe the cichlids evolved into many species due to the dare need to survive the harsh environment created by other fish species and animals. Ngorongoro is the world’s largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic crater. Its 610 meters deep and its floor cover is 260 square kilometers. The Great Plains of the Serengeti, formed during the early stages of the formation of the Ngorongoro Crater, today host one of nature’s greatest happenings – the great wildebeest migration.
The Wonders of the Great Rift Valley
Sheraton Club des Pins Resort
Sheraton Club des Pins Resort
Physical Address
Boite Postal 62, Club Des Pins
Staoueli
Algiers 16101
Algeria
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria
Phone: (213)(21) 377777
Fax: (213)(21) 377700
Email: reservations.algiers@sheraton.com
Website: http://www.starwoodhotels.com
More about Sheraton Club des Pins Resort
Conveniently situated on the western tip of Algiers, the capital of Algeria, the Sheraton Club des Pins Resort is just 12 kilometers from one of the country’s most historic buildings: The Casbah. A walled citadel located on the ruins of old Icosium, it invites you to discover a rare combination of past and present, Turkish and Arab, while contemplating the rich interiors that form an atrium around the central square court.
Local Attractions
• Monument des Martyrs 24.0 km/14.9 miles
• Casbah 24.0 km/14.9 miles
• Arcades Forest 25.0 km/15.5 miles
• Dessai Botanical Gardens 25.0 km/15.5 miles
Nearby Destinations
• Algiers Downtown 24.0 km/14.9 miles
• Cherchell 120.0 km/74.6 miles
Transportation
• Agha Rail Station 21.0 km/13.1 miles
Sofitel Algiers Hamma Garden Algiers
Sofitel Algiers Hamma Garden Algiers
172, rue Hassiba Benbouali
16015 – ALGER
ALGERIA
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria
Phone:(+213)21/685210
Fax:(+213)21/673142
Email: h1540@sofitel.com
Website: http://www.sofitel.com/gb/hotel-1540-sofitel-algiers-hamma-garden/index.shtml
More about Sofitel Algiers Hamma Garden Algiers
French art de vivre blends with eastern sophistication at the Sofitel Algiers Hamma Garden, a luxury 5-star hotel in Algiers.
The 309 rooms and 24 suites at this hotel, a symbol of luxury in Algiers, offer high-tech comfort and French elegance enhanced by Moorish touches reminiscent of the Casbah. The restaurants at our hotel will excite your taste buds. Experience the fusion of French and Algerian flavors at the El Mordjane or enjoy French gourmet cuisine at the Continental. Try a fruit cocktail at the Bar Oasis or let yourself be tempted by our Mediterranean buffets and homemade patisseries at the Brasserie Difa.
This hotel in Algiers has six elegant meeting rooms. Business guests will appreciate the Executive Floor, Club lounge and butler service. Our heated swimming pool and sauna provide all the relaxation you need.
Located in the center of Algiers, this hotel offers views of the famous Jardin d’Essai, the brilliance of the White City and the Mediterranean.
90 suites | 333 rooms
Hilton Alger
Hilton Alger
Pins Maritimes El Mohammadia, Algiers, 16000, Algeria
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria
Tel: 213-21-219-696
Fax: 213-21-210-506
Email:
Website: http://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/algeria/hilton-alger-ALGHIHI/index.html
More about Hilton Alger
Ideal for business, the hotel is adjacent to the Algiers International Exhibition Center, has meeting and event space with WiFi for 15-1000 guests, and a business center with a complimentary printing service amongst other supportive business services and equipment.
Relax among pine trees overlooking the bay at the scenic Hilton Alger hotel, just 10 minutes from the airport and 15 from central Algiers. Enjoy lunch overlooking the bay at The Pool House
Highlights
• Scenic oceanfront location just 15 minutes from central Algiers
• Complimentary shuttle from Houari Boumediene Airport to the hotel
• Immediately adjacent to the Algiers International Exhibition Center
• Meeting/event space for 15-1000 guests
• Fitness center and outdoor pools
Mercure Alger Aéroport
Mercure Alger Aéroport
Hotel address
Route de l’université BP 12
Cité 5 juillet Bab Ezzouar
16311 – ALGER
ALGERIA
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria
Tel: (+213)21/245970
Fax: (+213)21/245910
Email: H3173@accor.com
Website: http://www.mercure.com/
More about Mercure Alger Aéroport
The Mercure Alger Aéroport hotel is located 5 minutes from the airport, 20 minutes from the city center and 10 minutes from the SAFEX Pins Maritimes exhibition center by highway. Welcome office at the airport and free shuttle service to domestic and international terminals 24 hours a day. The hotel has 307 rooms including 92 non-smoking room, 3 restaurants, 2 bars, 9 meeting and banqueting rooms, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, sauna, hammam and 2 tennis courts.
Located within close proximity of the Houari Boumediene international airport and the Safex Pins Maritimes exhibition center
The hotel ibis Alger Aéroport
The hotel ibis Alger Aéroport
Route de l’université
16000 – BAB-EZZOUARALGERIA
City : Algiers
Country : Algeria
Tel : (+213)21/988020 / (+213)21/988000
Fax : (+213)21/988001
Email : H5682@accor.com
Website : http://www.ibis.com/
Description about The hotel ibis Alger Aéroport
The Ibis Alger Aeroport is located in the Algiers airport zone and offers 264 soundproofed, air conditioned rooms. The hotel also features the Sud and Cie restaurant and a private car park free of charge.
Free airport shuttle service every 30 minutes from 7am to 10pm. Ask at the Accor desk in the airport
Safir Mazafran Hotel
Safir Mazafran Hotel
Rue Assellah Hocine
Algiers 16000
Algeria
Tel: 213-21-735040
Fax: 213-21-636376
City : Algiers
Country : Algeria
Telephone : +213 (21) 32 00000
Fax: +213 (21) 32 90000
Email : hsafir@djazir-connect.com/ dc@safirmazafran.com/ Reservations@safirmazafran.com
Website : http://www.safirhotels.com/
http://www.safirmazafran.com/
Description about Safir Mazafran Hotel
The hotel is located in Algiers city centre in front of the sea. It provides easy access to all tourist resorts of Algiers overlooking Algiers Bay, and is near major political, economic and financial institutions as well as cultural spaces. The train station is about a 10-minute walk away and it is just 15 minutes from Algeria International Airport
Accommodation
With its 419 rooms and suites, pleasantly furnished, over looking the Mediterranean sea, the Safir-Mazafran Hotel, famous for high quality norm welcom and service, is your best address in Zéralda.
Room Fittings :
Electronic Locks
220/240 V AC
Air conditioning / central heating
Safe deposit in room
Telephone
Satellite/cable color TV
Minibar
Smoke Detector
Bathroom with separate shower
Special guest services :
Dry cleaning, Laundry and Ironing
Free Internet access in lobby and meeting rooms
In house Doctor (Ask for timing at front desk)
Beauty parlor / Men and Ladies hairdressing salon
Book Shop
Free Private Parking
HOTEL ALBERT PREMIER
Contact Details
05 avenue Pasteur Alger
Algiers 16000
Algeria
Tel:
Fax:
Email:
Website:
Description about HOTEL ALBERT PREMIER
The Hotel Albert Premier Hotel is a 3 star hotel with a dining room / restaurant for 80 people, on offere are traditional local dishes as well as international cuisine. The accommodation is ideal for those who want to be in the city center of Algiers.
Facilities
Total Number of Rooms: 65
Algeria
Algeria, is a nation in the Maghreb region of North Africa on the Mediterranean coast. The capital and most populous city is Algiers. Algeria is the tenth-largest country in the planet, and the largest in Africa and in the Mediterranean. The country is bordered in the northeast by Tunisia, in the east by Libya, in the west by Morocco, in the southwest by Western Sahara, Mauritania, and Mali, in the southeast by Niger, and in the north by the Mediterranean Sea.
Algiers
