7 Must Go Places In Africa

Africa, the second largest and second most populated continent, has 54 independent countries and is known for its Egyptian Pyramids, safaris, and rich cultural history. It is also known for being the origin of civilization and written language which dates back to 4000 years ago.

It is also known for being one of the hottest places on Earth. Most importantly, this large continent is home to tropical rainforests, huge deserts, rocky mountains, and grasslands.

Furthermore, this large continent has 3,000 ethnic groups and 2,000 different languages spoken. It is proud for being the home of the longest river, the Nile River, and the Sahara desert which is the largest hot desert in the world.

With all these amazing facts about the continent of Africa, you’ll surely find it a destination worthy of a vacation. And if you’re thinking of going on one, here are the top 10 places you should go:

• Rwanda

Being home to the mountain gorillas, Rwanda has a lot of parks to offer you if you want to have a close encounter with these critically endangered gorillas. At the country’s heart are the Virunga Mountains, which houses the precious and endangered Golden Snub-nosed Monkeys belonging to the Old World monkey species. This country also has a lot of trekking experiences if you’re a fan of the outdoors.

• Kenya

Kenya offers you the most amazing close encounter with zebras via horse-back riding. Tourists can ride these striped horses every week if you want in the Masai Mara, a large preserved savannah in the country.

• Tanzania

One of the most beautiful places you could visit is Tanzania. You get to experience a lot of adventures in the country including swimming at the amazing white sand beaches, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and going on an amazing safari experience at the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. It also boasts a once in a lifetime experience of witnessing The Great Migration where a million wildebeest and thousands of zebras make their annual migration from their breeding grounds to the grassy southern plains.

• Madagascar

Traveling to the country with the best nature reserves and adventure should be at the top of your bucket list. This country is the fourth largest island in the world and is famous for pepper, vanilla, and lemurs. It offers a unique and fresh nature experience to tourists.

• Uganda

Known for its amazing primates and close encounters with chimpanzees and gorillas, Uganda is one of the places you can have a safari experience. It is home to thousands of species of birds and abundant fields of tropical fruits. You can have a closer look at the African wildlife at the Queen Elizabeth National Park and Lake Mburo National Park which are among the list of the top-visited parks in the world.

• Namibia

This is a beautiful country with diverse landscapes and implausible wildlife. It is most visited for the red-sand dunes of the Namib desert, Sossusvlei, Fish River Canyon, and Etosha National Park. You can watch hippopotamus and otters having their breakfast, go camping, have a shower in the jungle, or cool down in a cage-pool in the river. Although known for its hippos and crocodiles, this country still has a lot to be discovered yet.

• Zimbabwe

This amazing country is known for its marvelous Victoria Falls which is called by the locals as Mosi-Ao-Tunya that means “the smoke that thunders”. Visitors can have microlight flights, bungee jumping, whitewater rafting on the lower Zambezi River, river cruising taking a picture with the Balancing Rocks, and a lot more. It also has national parks and museums scattered across the country.

Africa is indeed an amazing place to visit. Aside from its implausible culture and history, it offers safe safari experiences you can never have in other continents. Have a close encounter with wildlife animals in Africa with safari tour packages by Adgentes Africa Safari! We will help you experience the best of Africa with the guidance of our expert tour guides.