Many visitors are surprised by the unique blend of cultural elements and diverse landscapes on this continent.
Stone Town – Zanzibar
Stone Town in Zanzibar features a striking architecture with a unique blend of Arabic, Persian, Indian and European elements. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has remained largely unchanged since the 19th century.
Damaraland – Namibia
Damaraland is a dramatic desert landscape, with a barren lunar landscape and exceptional natural beauty. The mountainous region is home to a variety of large mammals, perfectly adapted to the harsh geology, including the famous desert elephant, mountain zebra and the red-listed black rhinoceros. Damaraland's picturesque Brandberg, Namibia's highest mountain, is home to thousands of ancient rock 'paintings' and is known as the world's greatest outdoor art gallery.
Lüderitz – Namibia
Lüderitz is a quaint port town on Namibia’s Atlantic coast, surrounded by the Namib Desert. Besides enjoying fresh lobster and oysters at local restaurants, visitors can also wander around and admire the colorful architecture and art deco. Just 10km from Lüderitz is the ghost town of Kolmanskop, abandoned since 1954. Today, it is a desolate place where the sands of time have largely buried the once vibrant culture of the 1920s.
Fish River Canyon – Namibia
One of the most beautiful places in Africa, the Fish River Canyon is located in southern Namibia. It is the second largest canyon in the world, after the Grand Canyon in the United States. Nature lovers flock from all over the world to see the dramatic gorges and sheer rock faces and marvel at this vast natural wonder.
Tsingy De Bemaraha, Limestone Needle Forest – Madagascar
Madagascar is known as the “Galapagos of the Indian Ocean” because 90% of its flora and fauna are found nowhere else on Earth, making it distinctly different from the African plains. Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is an offbeat destination that few people have visited. The park is located between two spectacular limestone plateaus known as Great Tsingy and Little Tsingy.
Lake Malawi – Malawi
Malawi is affectionately known as the continent’s friendliest country and one of Africa’s most beautiful. Its biggest draw is the sapphire-blue Lake Malawi, which has the feel of a tropical ocean island. The third-largest freshwater lake in Africa is home to over 500 different species of fish – more than North America and Europe combined – making it a top diving and snorkeling destination.
Quirimbas Islands – Mozambique
The Quirimbas Archipelago has become a sought-after beach destination while still maintaining its uniqueness. You will be rewarded with unspoiled beauty, with soft sandy beaches, swaying palm trees and inviting turquoise waters. The archipelago is made up of over 27 offshore islands that stretch along the coast of Mozambique. Each island has its own story to tell, some boasting ancient architecture and others being hailed as the most romantic honeymoon destination on Earth.
Franschhoek – South Africa
One of the oldest towns in South Africa and dubbed the “ food capital”, Franschhoek is part of the famous Cape Winelands. It is renowned for its wine, delicious food and impressive artistic creativity.
Boulder Beach – South Africa
Boulders Beach is one of the most visited beaches in Cape Town and the only place in the world where you can get up close and personal with the endangered African penguin. Boulders Beach and the surrounding beaches form part of the Table Mountain National Park Marine Reserve, keeping these aquatic creatures safe.
Kilimanjaro – Tanzania
One of the most amazing places to visit in Africa is Mount Kilimanjaro. At 5,895m, Mount Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest free-standing mountain in the world. The snow-capped “Roof of Africa” is a dormant volcano and is found within the Kilimanjaro National Park.
(According to 24h, April 19, 2024)
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