Africa’s natural beauty may have been overshadowed by all the other issues surrounding the continent, nevertheless, there is no doubt that tourists can marvel at the picturesque views in the region without having to think too much about the lurking and pressing problems. To allow you to make the most out of your African vacation, here are the top African tourist destinations that make people forget everything else.
Mount Kilimanjaro
This is known as the highest mountain in Africa and also the world’s highest free-standing mountain. If you visit the region, make sure to hike towards the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro to experience an exhilarating view of the area.
Victoria Falls on the Zambia
This grandiose waterfall is considered to be the largest curtain of water on the planet.
Abu Simbel, Egypt
Abu Simbel’s two temples are very popular because of their historic location and their breathtaking magnificence. These temples were originally carved out of the sandstone cliff near Nile River three thousand years ago.
The Great Pyramids in Egypt
These are the most popular icons in the country. Pyramids were built to serve as tombs of the mummified bodies of the dead pharaohs.
The Valley of Kings, Egypt
For around 500 years, this valley served as the area where the tombs of the nobles and the kings were constructed.
Sossusvlei, Namibia
It is a large clay pan that is enclosed by enormous sand dunes.
Fish River Canyon, Namibia
Considered as the second most magnificent canyons in the world, this one features a 160 kilometers ravine and the Fish River flowing in its belly.
Karnak Temple complex, Egypt
This attraction features a conglomeration of the three major temples and other smaller ruined temples.
Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti and Maasai Mara
This is considered as the greatest and most amazing wildlife show on the planet. Hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebras migrate to places that are greener when the season changes.
Okavango Delta, Botswana
This is the world’s biggest inland delta which covers more than 17,000 square kilometers of land. This was formed when Lake Makgadikgadi dried up thousands of years ago. This is a magnet for wild animals which depend on the water for survival.
Ngongoro Crater, Tanzania
Deemed as the world’s biggest unbroken and unflooded volcanic caldera that meausres 19 kilometers across and 600 meters deep. This crater was formed when a huge volcano exploded and collapsed on itself around three million years ago. Experts consider the Ngongoro Crater as a natural enclosure for wildlife.
Virunga Mountains
A chain of volcanic mountains located along the borders of Rwanda, Uganda and Democratic Republic of Congo.
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