{"id":8877,"date":"2020-11-17T11:09:13","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T09:09:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yfm.co.za\/devworld\/?p=8877"},"modified":"2020-11-17T11:09:13","modified_gmt":"2020-11-17T09:09:13","slug":"christmas-in-the-african-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yfm.co.za\/devworld\/2020\/11\/17\/christmas-in-the-african-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas in the African sun!"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>COVID-19 had many countries closing their borders in the wake of the virus. These containment and prevention measures have come a long way as African nations are now welcoming foreign travellers&#8230; With restrictions obvs!<\/h4>\n<h4>YTravels on #YMornings with DJ Ankletap and Kandis Kardashian looked into a few African destinations you could check out this festive\u2026<\/h4>\n<h3>Egypt<\/h3>\n<p>The land of Gold, other than Jozi, reopened its borders for international travel in July. <strong>NB: You will be required to provide a negative PCR test taken 72 hours before arrival.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8884\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yfm.co.za\/devworld\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/sunset-at-the-pyramids-giza-cairo-egypt-royalty-free-image-1588090066-1-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One definite sight to see is the sole survivor of the Ancient 7 wonders of the world, the Pyramids of Giza. Head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetware.com\/tourist-attractions-\/pyramids-of-giza-egy-giza-giza.htm\">Planet Ware<\/a> for all the amenities and undeniable memories. Perhaps you can help solve the age-old question&#8230; How were the pyramids built?<\/p>\n<p>And a selfie with the sphinx&#8230; Tick off your bucket list!<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8885\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yfm.co.za\/devworld\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/images-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"299\" height=\"168\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Morocco<\/h3>\n<p>With restriction lifting, the Northern African country is only accepting travelers with confirmed hotel reservations from visa-exempt countries&#8230; Including the US!<\/p>\n<p>With a desert at your doorstep, be sure to catch the eye-opening taste of Morocco&#8217;s exotic foods alongside its snake charmers, conjures and souks piled high with hordes of treasures. Not forgetting the endless glasses of mint tea.<\/p>\n<p>Prepare to be amazed in the old historic town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theunconventionalroute.com\/marrakech-medina-guide\/\">Marrakech Medina.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8883\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yfm.co.za\/devworld\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/jemaa-el-fna-300x104.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"104\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3>Tanzania<\/h3>\n<p>Home of the oldest and widely known mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania opened its boards to the world as early as June.<\/p>\n<p>Many usually travel to Tanzania to summit the majestic mountain but for those that aren&#8217;t really about that, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tanzaniaparks.go.tz\/\">The Mount Kilimanjaro National Park<\/a> is another way to get up close and personal with Mount Kilimanjaro.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few things to keep in mind when planning your trip<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"\ud83c\uddf9\ud83c\uddff Watch this BEFORE travelling to Tanzania  | DO&#039;S and DON&#039;T \u274c Tanzanian Youtuber\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hu4tthCzlE8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Now that&#8217;s a great way to take a dip in the African sand!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COVID-19 had many countries closing their borders in the wake of the virus. 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