- Being astonished by the sheer force and majesty of teeming Victoria Falls, the largest sheet of cascading water on earth.
- Going inside a pyramid in Egypt and seeing where mummies were discovered.
- Visiting Africa in the dry season (between July and October) and witnessing the Great Migration when hundreds of wildebeest thunder across the Serengeti.
- Taking in the views from Cape Town’s Table Mountain.
- Exploring the sand dunes in Namibia, some of the tallest in the world.
- Tasting the vintages in South Africa’s burgeoning wine country.
- Hiking in Tsitsikamma National Park on South Africa’s Garden Route.
- Hot-air ballooning over Serengeti National Park.
- Trekking Tanzania’s famed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest point in Africa, where you’ll find snow near the Equator.
- Glimpsing all of the Big Five in one day at wildlife-rich Kruger National Park.
- Enjoying Madagascar’s abundant wildlife, especially playful wide-eyed lemurs as they hop among the branches
- Experiencing the hottest region on earth, the Danakil Depression in Ethiopia.
- Riding on camelback through the Sahara Desert.
- Wandering the exotic souks in ancient Fes, Morocco, the closest thing imaginable to time-traveling back to the Middle Ages.
- Gazing at Giza’s mysterious pyramids in Egypt—thousands of years old and still one of the world’s engineering marvels.
- Going on a gorilla trek in Uganda or Rwanda and being humbled by these gentle giants.
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Top 10 Safari Destinations in Africa
This vast continent has some of the most diverse countries of the world, not only geographically but culturally and historically. Millions of tourists every year visit the continent with a different focus, but there is no thrill in the world like an African safari. For adventure lovers, here is a list of the most significant safaris of the continent.
Located in northern Namibia, this self-drive park is home to a diverse collection of habitats around a salt pan in such a manner that can be observed even from space.
Located at the southwestern border of Kenya, it is famous for being home to Big Five, where you can witness lions in their natural habitats.
The first and most diverse national park of Botswana and is also known as the "Land of Giants' for containing Africa's largest elephant population.
4. Hwange National Park
The largest park in Zimbabwe has a large population of elephants and is also famous for being the best place to see wild dogs in Africa.
Surrounded by steep volcanic walls, this caldera formed as a result of the explosion of one of the tallest volcanic mountains of the world.
Located in South Africa, this is one of the best-maintained and oldest parks of Africa, where you can easily spot the Big Five.
The beautiful park in Uganda has the largest population of mountain gorillas, and you can also go gorilla trekking and be face-to-face with these primates.
What makes this Tanzanian wildlife safari in Africa one of the best is the annual wildebeest migration, which people come to witness from all over the world.
9. South Luangwa National Park
This eastern Zambia wildlife park is famous for its walking safaris where you can truly immerse in the beauty of nature.
10. Okavango Delta
The beautiful inland river delta in Botswana is also called Africa's Last Eden and is one the best Africa attractions.
Top 10 Attractions in North Africa
This region has a vast history of being ruled by Egyptians, Romans, Phoenicians, Islamic Caliphates, Ottomans, French, and Spanish. There is so much to do and see in this vast region, but here is a list of the top North Africa attraction points.
1. Atlas Mountains
Separating the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastline, this mountain range in the northwest of Africa is one of the top things to see in Africa.
2. Jemaa El f’na Market
Located in Marrakech's Medina quarter, this is a main square and market, very popular among locals as well as the tourists.
This Egyptian valley is famous for containing almost 63 tombs of the pharaohs and powerful nobles from 16th to 11th century BC.
Located at the bank of Nile, on Giza Plateau, this limestone statue is of a mythical creature who has a human head and lion's body and was built for protection as a guardian.
5. Bardo National Museum
Built in the suburbs of Le Bardo, this museum is the second museum of Africa and is important in the Mediterranean region with its rich collection.
The Egyptian pyramid is not only the oldest among the Seven World Wonders but is also the largest of the three Giza pyramids.
7. El Badii Palace
Commissioned by Sultan Ahmed Al Mansur from the Saadian dynasty in Marrakesh, during the 16th century, the palace is now in a ruined form with its ancient history.
8. Pyramid of Khafre
This pyramid is the tomb of the Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Khafre or Chephren, and also the second largest among the three Egyptian Pyramids of Giza.
9. Luxor Temple
Built at some point around 1400 BC, this large ancient temple is located at the bank of the Nile in the Luxor city.
10. Egyptian Museum
This Museum of Cairo is home to a huge collection of Egyptian antiquities, mummies, stones, coffins, artifacts, and even food types buried with the kings.
Top 10 Attractions in Southern Africa
Ranging from safaris to off-road experiences, beautiful beaches to magnificent mountains, divine vineyards, and magnificent marine life, South Africa is so diverse that everyone is going to find something of their interest. Following is the list of some of the most important places that you should not miss during your trip to the region.
1. Johannesburg Art Gallery
Among the various art galleries in the city, this is the largest one, not only in Johannesburg but on the whole continent.
2. Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route
The beautiful small town of Western Cape is a perfect natural destination with fascinating beaches, rivers, mountains, and forests.
3. Indian Quarter, Durban
Representing the diverse culture of South Africa, the alluring quarter with its daily hustle-bustle, curry houses, mosque, shops, and tea room is worth visiting.
4. Madikwe Game Reserve
Also known as a "Hidden Gem" of South Africa, the magnificent park is also home to the Big Five and other endangered species.
5. District Six Museum
You will see the museum paying tribute to the dark history of Cape Town through the artifacts and photographs collection.
6. SALT — South Africa’s Large Telescope
Located near Sutherland town, this is the largest single telescope of the southern hemisphere and is one of the biggest ones of the world.
7. Two Oceans Aquarium
Located in Cape Town, this museum is one of the world's most impressive ones with ragged-tooth sharks, neon jellyfish room, African penguins, and much more.
8. The Drakensberg
The huge mountain range in South Africa has various activities to offer adventurous souls along with the breathtaking beauty.
9. Polokwane
This Limpopo gaming and wildlife hub is one of the most interesting natural reserves of South Africa, with glittering nightlife, huge biodiversity, museums, safari tours, and a lot more.
10. V&A Waterfront
This amazing tourist destination in Cape Town was named after Queen Victoria and her son Alfred. The place has a lot to offer with hundreds of shopping spots, fine dining, curio shops, live entertainment like a puppet show, concerts, creative workshops, and much more.
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