There are plenty of places and sites to see in Africa.
It is good to plan your travel itinerary with as many sites and experiences that you would like to have once you go to Africa.
If you plan to move to Africa and live there or work, then you can take your time and visit the many sites in Africa with friends and family.
Places to see in Africa
Wild life and Nature Reserves – There are plenty of wildlife and game reserves located in Botswana, Cameroon, Congo, Gambia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa Travel Guide, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Some of the popular park and game reserves to visit are:
Kruger National park in South Africa Travel Guide
Masai Mara nature Reserve in Kenya
Chobe National Park in Botswana
Serengeti National Park in Tanzania
Niokolo Koba in Senegal
Virunga Mountains, bordering Rwanda, Congo and Uganda
Victoria falls, Zimbabwe
Places of Historical Interest and Monuments – many visit Africa for its mystical and mysterious origins. Take a boat trip along the river Nile to view the ancient monuments in Egypt.
Egyptian national museum in Cairo
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Elmina Castle, Ghana
Tours of the caves at Sterkfontein, South Africa Travel Guide
Larabanga Mosque, Ghana
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
Lalibela, Ethiopia
Greek and Roman ruins in Libya
Slave towns of Zanzibar in Tanzania and Lamu, Kenya
Lake Tana and the Blue Nile falls in Ethiopia
Gondar, Ethiopia
The Beaches – Some of the famous and beautiful beaches can be found in the following countries in Africa
Zanzibar in Tanzania – one of the ancient islands used in the trade route. Less commercialised beaches on the north and east coast of the island. Marine cruises can be taken for those dolphin and whale watchers.
Cape Town in South Africa Travel Guide - another place that has silk like sandy white beaches and world class hotels. You can swim with the Great white shark here.
Red Sea Coast in Egypt - there are plenty of beach resorts to fit your budget.
Tunisia – has a carnival like atmosphere
Morocco – has plenty of beach resorts on the sea coast
Kokrobite beach in Ghana
The Desert – ride a camel along mile and miles of sand, the most spectacular view during sunset.
Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert
The Kalahari desert, Botswana
The Sahara desert
Markets and Bazaars – you can get a taste of the local craft and produce at reasonable rates.
Fez and Marrakech Bazaars, Morocco
Kejetia Market, Ghana
Merkato in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Khan el Khalili in Cairo, Egypt
Bazaars in Tunisia
Handicrafts Market in Nairobi, Kenya
Marche des Feticheurs, Lome, Togo (bordering Benin and Ghana)
Vineyards- you can’t leave South Africa Travel Guide without visiting a winery. It is a must see
Constantia valley winery
Stellenbosch and Paarl winery
Beaumont winery
Hamilton Russell Vineyards (HRV) |