First-Time Africa: Ideas For Your Trip
So you’ve decided – you want to take a trip to Africa. Great choice! Africa is an interesting continent to head to, being home to…
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8 Things to Do in Zanzibar
Part of Tanzania, Zanzibar is an idyllic island situated in the Indian Ocean. White sand, palm trees and turquoise water make for a picturesque holiday…
Top 10 Amazing Things to See and Do in Morocco
The jewel of Northern Africa, Morocco boasts spectacular historic architecture, busy cities, huge ancient markets and staggering nature.
Top 10 Incredible Natural Wonders in Africa
The continent has the widest variety of natural wonders, animals and plants. The diversity and versatility is so immense, you would need a lifetime to explore it all.
Lakes of Ounianga – Oasis in the Arid Sahara Desert, Chad
Found in the Sahara Desert, north-eastern part of the country, the series of 18 lakes are included in a UNESCO World Heritage list.
Waw an Namus – an Ethereal Volcanic Oasis in the Sahara, Libya
This is an indeed unique natural wonder found in the center of the Sahara Desert.
Tassili n’Ajjer – the Mountainous Sahara Desert Wonder in Algeria
Found in the Sahara Desert, a vast mountain range is a spectacular natural wonder. It is also rich with ancient rock paintings.
The Opulent Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail in Morocco
Moulay Ismaïl Ibn Sharif, also known as the “Warrior King”, was the ruler of Moroccan Alaouite dynasty.
The Boomslang – a Walkway Above the Trees in South Africa
A 130 m (427 ft) long tree canopy walkway is your next most favorite hiking route!
Lion’s Head – a Peak Overlooking Cape Town, South Africa
The mountain is embedded between the Table Mountain and Signal Hill.
Cinematic Dunes and Lakes in Ubari, Libya
The capital of the Wadi al Hayaa District, the oasis town is a truly picturesque gem in the vast and empty Saharan landscape.
Dades Gorge – Stunning Winding Roads in the Atlas Mountains, Morocco
A gorge carved by the Dades River separates Atlas and Anti-Atlas (or Lesser Atlas) mountain range.
The Blyde River Canyon – the Most Beautiful Natural Wonder in South Africa
Blyde means happy in Dutch for a good reason: the canyon is one of the most beautiful in the world.
Dangerously Saline Red Lake Natron in Tanzania
A very shallow salt lake is very dangerous for those, who are not adjusted: the temperature can reach 60ºC and its ph level is 10!
A Unique Stay at The Underwater Hotel in Manta Resort, Zanzibar
Mikael Genberg first made an underwater hotel in the native Sweden. This is the first underwater hotel in Africa.
Avenue of the Baobabs – the Most Beautiful Road in Madagascar
he dirt road between Morondava and Belon’i Tsiribihina is known for the group of these giant trees growing around this section. The road is one of the most popular and visited places in Madagascar.
Royal Mansour – a Royal Stay in the Heart of Marrakech, Morocco
The luxurious hotel indeed looks like a palace – the incredible interiors, outdoor design and service will definitely add up an extra excitement to your trip to Morocco.
A Unique Underwater Waterfall in Mauritius
The remote island in the Indian Ocean, 2,000 km (1,200 mi) away from Africa, is a very attractive tourist destination. The underwater waterfall, located on the southwestern shore, might serve as a signature of Mauritius.
Rock Art and Versatile Nature in the Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa
Due to its geological history, the mountains are truly unique compared to other mountain ranges. The rock paintings in Drakensberg also provide a lot of interesting discoveries for the scientists, who explore human nature.
The Great Mosque of Djenné in Mali
It is a beautiful architectural example of Sudano-Sahelian and Islamic style. The mosque was built with mud bricks in 13th century.
Ghadames – Jewel of the Sahara
The Berber oasis Ghadames in Libya fascinates with a traditional architecture and a severe sandy landscape.
Chefchaouen – the Blue City in Morocco
The province in Morocco is prominent for its unique and beautiful feature: blue houses. The shades of blue color are suppose to ward off mosquitoes.
Namaqualand in Bloom
The region for the most of the time the location does not look impressive at all – it is dry, arid and plain. However, in spring it changes into something surreal. In spring thousands of colorful flowers start to bloom and spread a fragrant cover on Namaqualand.
Pink Lakes – Rare Natural Wonders
Pink lakes are very rare natural wonders. There are only a few known pink lakes in the world. They all are salty and mesmerizing. Their water has pink color, however, it does not cause any harm for swimmers.