There are many awesome places to visit in Africa. From the ancient temples,tombs and pyramids of Egypt to the breathtaking natural wonders and wildlife in Tanzania,Kenya,Uganda, Namibia and Bostwana, there are plenty of interesting things to see and do for Each type of traveler from beach bum,safari enthusiast and mountainclimber to archaeologist andhistory buff. When traveling we often forget about this wonderful continent.The below places on the list are just some of the many attractions that found in Africa.
1.Okovango Delta,Botswana
One of the seven Natural Wonders of Africa,the Okavango Delta is a large inland delta which covers an are of over 17000 km2.Although the Okavango Delta is considered to be the biggest inland delta in the world,it's actually not.There are 2 larger similar geological features in Africa alone: the Inner Niger Delta,Mali and the Sudd on the Nile,South Sudan. Still,the Okavango Delta is a fantastic labyrinth of great inland lagoons,hidden water channels,and beautiful lakes.
2.Omo River,Ethiopia
Looking to exprience a real culture shock? Consider visiting Omo River,which is situated in Southwestern Ethiopia. With over 50 indigenous tribes living in the Omo River region,it's an amazing destination for people interested in African culture.Many tribal camps. The Omo River Valley offers incredibly attractive and beautiful landscape.
3.Fish River Canyon,Namibia
Known as the world's second largest river canyon(after the Grand Canyon in Arizona) and the largest in Africa,the magnificent Fish River Canyon is over 27 km wide,about 550 metres deep. The Fish River Canyon is Namibia's second most visited tourist attraction that has something to offer for everyone.It's perfect place for hiking as well as for spotting Kudu antelope,wild horses,Zebra and more than 60 incredible species of birds.
4.Ngorongoro Crater,Tanzania
The Ngorongooro Crater is a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest unspoiled,dry volcanic caldera in the world. It formed when a large volcano exploded and collapsed on itself 2 to 3 million years ago. The crater stretches 19 km across and is 600 meters deep. The Ngorongoro Crater forms the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and acts as a protective enclosure for more than 25,000 large animals,such as hippopotamus,black rhinoceros,zebra,wildebeest,gazelles,lions and eland
5.The Pyramids,Egypt
The most recognizable Egyptian icons,the Great Pyramids are among the best places to visit in Africa.There are more than 100 pyramids in Egypt which were built as tombs top reserve the mummified remains of Egypt's dead pharaohs,and keep them undisturbed and safe in their afterlife.The tomb of pharaoh Khufu,known as Pharaoh Cheops is the greatest of these pyramids.The Great Sphinx,the half human half-lion monument,is one of the world's oldest and largest statues.
6.Mount Kilimanjaro,Tanzania
The tallest free-standing mountain in the world and the highest mountain in Africa ,Mount Kilimanjaro is definitely a must see place.It reaches 19,341 feet above sea level.You can a get a fantastic view of the countryside, glaciers and wildlife reserves from Uhuru peak,the highest point of the mountain. Consider visiting the region around base of Mount Kilimanjaro which is home to some of the best wildlife parks and reserves in Africa.
7. Sossusvlei Namib Desert National Park,Namibia
Located in the Namib Naukluft Park,the Sossusvlei Namib Desert National is a large salt and clay pan, guarded by huge red sand dunes and it is highest of the red sand dunes and it is over 300 meters high. One of the most exciting activities to try is to climb to the top of Big Daddy. During exceptional rainy seasons, the sossusvlei fills with water and the turquoise lake is a fantastic sight to sure in the middle of the desert.
8.Mountain Gorillas,Virunga Mountains
Stretching along the borders of Uganda,Rwanda and Congo,the Virunga Mountains are a chain of beatiful volcanic mountains which are definitely worth a visit. These mountains boast spectacular beauty and are home to the highly endangered mountain gorillas which tourists can see as they hike up the major peaks-Mounts karisimbii,Nyiragira and Nyirangongo.
9.Valley of the Kings ,Egypt
The valeey of the Kings is located near Luxor,on the west bank of the Nile.This is a valley where for a period of about 500 years from the sixteenth to eleventh centuary BC, 63 tombs were built for the Pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom.It's renowned as the burial site of Tutankhamun who was discovered there in 1992.
10. Plains Migration, Maasai Mara to Serengeti
The migration of more than 2 million wildebeest, antelope and zebra takes place each year within the plains of the Maasai Mara,Kenya and Serengeti,Tanzania. Those who have witnessed this mass migration call it the most spectacular wildlife show on the earth. The best time to see the migration at Maasai Mara is from July to September.This is the time when animal gather to cross the Mara river into Kenya
