Best Places to Visit in Africa

1. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

In addition to the wildlife spectacle of the annual wildebeest migration, during which an estimated 1.5 million animals move in search of fresh grazing lands in the Serengeti ecosystem, this park also has other attractions. These are lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras and the different antelopes. Each section of the park will maintain the type of ecosystem that would accommodate each kind of animal. For instance, there are the short grass plains in the southern region, Acacia Woodland, riverine forests, and the rocky regions which are different in terms of the sighting of game. Other activities that can be organized for clients touring Serengeti include the following: game drives, balloon safaris, nature walks, and Maasai village. Delta offerings include luxurious lodges and camps that are coupled with modest camps with views of the African savanna and the inhabitants.

2. Victoria Falls, Zambia/Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls does not only distinguished itself by its sheer size and force but also has its point of view. The best time to visit the falls is in flow and this is in the rainy season from February to May when up to 1.4 billion cubic meters of water flow over the falls per minute. At this time of the year, people can see the spray of the Falls from as far as thirty kilometers, nineteen and odd miles away and the rainbows are breathtaking.

If it is not rainy season you will find the beauty of the falls at Victoria Falls. There are also many other minor waterfalls and other interesting attractions around the falls, easy-to-sight wild animals, many plant species, and local recreation amenities among others. While on a tour you can walk around or engage in other activities such as white water rafting bungee jumping and aerial sightseeing where you can take a helicopter to Victoria Falls Falls where you will have a breathtaking view.

3. Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

The subject of most famous Giza pyramid is the Great Pyramid of Giza built to encase the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu or reputedly Cheops among others. It is the first and the largest of three on the site of the Giza Necropolis, and more of it remains to this day.

It was initiated in 2580 BC and was completed in 2560 BC The Great Pyramid is one of the three pyramids in Giza. People believe it took approximately two decades to build and to construct it, it needed hundreds of thousands of workmen.

The Great Pyramid is a great architectural achievement though even to date the mystery of how it was constructed remains unsolved. At its highest, the complex measured up to 146 meters or 480 feet and it is the earliest pyramid constructed in Egypt and at the same time the tallest one..

4. Table Mountain, South Africa

Overall it stands as one of the natural marvels that attracts a lot of tourist traffic from across the world. The Nyiragongo is situated at about 7000ft above sea level and is approximately 35 km² in size, it can only be accessed by cableway from the lower slopes. The trip can take anywhere between 4-5 minutes depending on the speed used and at the end, one climbs to the top from where they can be favored with the view of Cape Town and an area of about 360 degrees. To add an even further spice, it should be noted that Table Mountain enjoys a very high level of bio-diversity. Over 1470 plant species reported satisfy this area, most of which are endemic to the locality. The most famous of these is the pretty and quite modest protea – the national flower of South Africa – which grows in great numbers on the slopes of the mountain. This mountain also encompasses various kinds of animals like mammals, birds, and some insects. They include present-day species such as the Cape Mountain zebra, baboon, and most especially the hard-to-spot leopard. Furthermore,

5. Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Overall it stands as one of the natural marvels that attracts a lot of tourist traffic from across the world. The Nyiragongo is situated at about 7000ft above sea level and is approximately 35 km² in size, it can only be accessed by cableway from the lower slopes. The trip can take anywhere between 4-5 minutes depending on the speed used and at the end, one climbs to the top from where they can be favored with the view of Cape Town and an area of about 360 degrees. To add an even further spice, it should be noted that Table Mountain enjoys a very high level of bio-diversity. Over 1470 plant species reported satisfy this area, most of which are endemic to the locality. The most famous of these is the pretty and quite modest protea – the national flower of South Africa – which grows in great numbers on the slopes of the mountain. This mountain also encompasses various kinds of animals like mammals, birds, and some insects. They include present-day species such as the Cape Mountain zebra, baboon, and most especially the hard-to-spot leopard. Furthermore,

6. Sahara Desert, North Africa

The desert, which covers 11 North African countries and is the hottest on the planet, occupies an area of the range of 9.2 million square kilometers or 3.6 million square miles. Sahara is famous for its gigantic windswept, painter dunes, towering rock structures, and numerous wonderful terrains but is equally notorious for its unfriendly weather and climates.

The desert’s temperature has large daily fluctuations between its high and low temperatures. During the day the climate can be very hot, with temperatures sometimes rising above 50° centigrade (122° Fahrenheit), but at night the temperature is below the freezing point. However, life thrives in the Sahara desert and some of the animals include the cute fennec fox, venomous snakes, and plant life such as dates palm.

7. Okavango Delta, Botswana

The Okavango Delta system a natural wonder of the world is a UNESCO site lying in the middle of Botswana and which is characterized by a system of water and earth. This immense, inland delta measuring more than 15,000 square kilometers is created where the Okavango River, which rises in the Angolan Highlands, spills across the Kalahari Desert. When during the flood season the river floods over the river systems, the delta is breathtaking with channels, lagoons, and islands. These channels turn the delta area into an interesting system of water that creates suitable habitats for the local fauna and flora which is why travel destinations interested in this region attract nature lovers and lovers of fauna and flora. Being among the largest inland deltas in the world, the Okavango Delta presents an incredible number of opportunities to attend a safari in the middle of underground water streams. The floods occur in the course of the year meaning that they bring life to the delta by supporting so many animals and bird.

8. Marrakech Medina, Morocco

When traveling through Marrakech Medina, it is advisable to look at it through the lens of searching for relics or something hidden. Begin with the Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the vibrant focus of the medina where, apart from lively music, acrobatics, and storytelling performances, you could spend some time watching. There are so many food stalls within the area surrounding the square; it will be a good idea to order something local.

But having soaked in the experience that Jemaa el-Fnaa offers, set yourself towards the Koutoubia Mosque which is the symbol of Marrakech. Non-Muslims can pray outside the mosque but you have a view of the beautiful 12th-century minaret. From there continue to the Saadian Tombs, which are also quite interesting and contain very nice decorations and tombs dating back to the 16th century. It’s good to get away from the noise and the crowd that dominates the streets of this city or any other city for that matter.

9. Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

THE NGORONGORO CRATER This site is located in northern Tanzania and is one of the most remarkable natural attractions in the world and listed as a World Heritage Site. Formed over three million years ago by an explosion of a super volcano, this depression covers an area of 260 square kilometers (100 square miles) and is the largest intact, non-eruptive volcanic crater globally.

Famously known as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World/Natural Wonders of the World, the Ngorongoro Crater is home to a lot of wildlife. This region is inhabited by more than 25,000 animals for which ACV is home, such as lions, elephants, zebras, and black rhinos classified as ‘critically endangered’. The heterogeneity of the crater provides for the prosperity of the environment with the grassland zones, woodlands, and a small soda lake in the middle.

10. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda

For one to be able to explore inside the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and get face-to-face with the numerous residents, you participate in the gorilla trekking event. This exercise is usually done early in the morning from the park headquarters where travelers are taken through various assessments to show their fitness level to be taken through the forest to track a given gorilla group. Quite like a trail, trekkers hike over the terrains, sometimes steep hills and some deep valleys, with guidance from experienced trackers and rangers on the gorilla trail. This journey may take several hours, and at the finish, the visitor has the opportunity to spend one hour with the wonder of nature – the whale. Gorilla trekkers are allowed to spend only one hour with the apes and you will be privileged to see the gorillas move about, eat, and even relax. Sometimes it is embarrassing to observe how these animals resemble us, and also enjoyable watching such vast and mighty-looking primates.

Each of these destinations offers an unforgettable experience of Africa's culture, history, and natural beauty, making them essential stops for travelers looking to experience the continent's diversity.