Introduction
Africa is a continent with many natural treasures. The list is long and varied, but here are some of my favorite places:
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls is the world’s largest waterfall, located in Zimbabwe. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a major tourist attraction. The falls are named for Queen Victoria; they were originally called Mosi-oa-Tunya (Mosi-oa-Tunya means “the smoke that thunders”).
The Zambezi River flows from Angola through Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe before emptying into Indian Ocean at Chinde Port (formerly known as Lusaka). Here you can see Victoria Falls from different angles: from below and above the clouds, or on top of the bridge crossing over towards Zambia.
Etosha National Park, Namibia
Etosha National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest game reserve in Namibia. It’s home to over 500 species of birds, including flamingos and ostriches. It’s also one of the best places to see wildlife in Africa: lions live here, as do cheetahs, leopards and elephants. The park offers visitors an opportunity to see these animals up close without having them run away from you like they might do at other parks.
If you want to stay overnight at one of its campsites (which are open all year round), be prepared for camping with no electricity—but don’t worry! There are plenty of solar panels on-site so you can have your shower when needed or charge your phone with ease while relaxing under some trees during sunset hours
Mount Kenya, Kenya
Mount Kenya, located in the Great Rift Valley and the second-highest mountain in Africa, is a dormant volcano. Its name comes from the Kikuyu people who live on its slopes.
Mount Kenya is a popular destination for adventure lovers because of its spectacular scenery and diverse wildlife. Some of these animals include elephants, zebras, rhinos and lions.
The best time to visit Mount Kenya would be between May and September when you can see wildflowers blooming along streams like the Shauri Mariam River or Olgiyo River (which flows into Aberdare).
Okavango Delta, Botswana
The Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the largest inland delta in the world. Located in Botswana, this region is home to over 400 bird species and has some of the most beautiful sunsets in Africa. The area also features two national parks: Ghanzi Wildlife Reserve and Chobe National Park.
The Okavango Delta’s wildlife includes lions, elephants and hippos; over 400 bird species including white-backed vulture, black royal spoonbill and African fish eagle; as well as baboons (which may attack humans if they feel threatened) or warthogs (which can be dangerous when you try to get close). You’ll have plenty of opportunities to see these creatures while traveling through this part of Botswana!
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
The Serengeti National Park is one of the best places to see the Great Migration. With a variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants and leopards, it’s also home to many other species such as cheetahs.
There are lodges and campsites throughout the park that provide accommodations for visitors looking for a place where they can enjoy nature without having to worry about the dangers outside their door.
Lake Malawi, Malawi and Zambia
Lake Malawi is the third largest lake in Africa, after Lake Tanganyika and Lake Victoria. It’s also known as Lake Nyasa or Lake Niassa.
This beautiful freshwater lake is home to cichlids, which are unique fish that evolved in this habitat and can only be found here. The rest of the world doesn’t have any other type of cichlid!
The Great Rift Valley, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
The Great Rift Valley is a geological formation that stretches from Syria to Mozambique. It’s the longest and deepest in the world, home to some of Africa’s most amazing natural wonders. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is also one of the continent’s most diverse regions with spectacular landscapes packed with wildlife, flora and fauna—including chimpanzees!
The Great Rift Valley offers several ways to experience its beauty: by driving through it on a road trip or hiking through one of its parks; by trekking up Mount Kenya; snorkeling at Lake Natron; or visiting White-water rafting resorts like Hell’s Gate Gorge (which was featured in Star Wars). If you’re looking for something even more adventurous, try rock climbing or white water rafting along this incredible UNESCO World Heritage Site!
If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Africa, these are the places you need to go.
If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting Africa, these are the places you need to go.
The continent is so vast that it’s impossible to visit all its highlights in one trip. But this list will help get you started on the right path toward your own personal adventure!
Africa is home to some of the world’s most amazing natural wonders.
Africa is home to some of the world’s most amazing natural wonders. Here are seven must-visit destinations:
- Victoria Falls, Zambia (Zambia)
- Etosha National Park, Namibia (Namibia)
- Mount Kenya National Park, Kenya (Kenya)
- Okavango Delta, Botswana and Namibia (Botswana and Namibia)
- Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Located between Tanzania and Mozambique on the border with Lake Victoria and Lake Tanganyika , this park is known as “The Great Plains” because it has more free-ranging animals than any other place in Africa. It includes plains as well as forests that lead into mountains with wide valleys between them filled with waterfalls such as those found along River Rufiji , which separates Serengeti from Ngorongoro Crater .”
Conclusion
It’s easy to get swept up in the beauty of Africa and forget how amazing this continent is. But it’s important to remember that no matter what amazing things you see there, they’ll never be as amazing as these places themselves. The natural wonders of Africa are so unique and beautiful that they deserve our attention—and we should all explore these incredible places together!
