Top Travel Destinations in Africa

Choosing top travel destinations in Africa is not an easy job known for the size and assortment of the continent. However, below are some destinations to add to your bucket list.

In Kenya, Masai Mara is the place to be. From July to October is the dry season and the wildlife sight is unmatched. You can also watch the yearly migration of over a million wildebeest from a hot-air balloon.

In the middle of Zambia and Zimbabwe lies Victoria Falls. Getting a thorough sopping from the boisterous, powerful Victoria Falls is quite an experience of its own. People actually feel as if they are in the middle of a torrential rainstorm. Mosi-oa-Tunya means smoke that thunders; is a name given to Victoria Falls because the hard to believe amount of water generates a huge amount of spray which shoots thousand feet into the sky and can be seen thirty miles away.

Outside Cairo and in Egypt lies the Pyramids of Giza. It’s one the greatest architectural feats by mankind. The great Pyramid of Giza is one of the world’s oldest tourist attractions and also known as the last surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the World. The great pyramid of Khufu, Kafhre and Menkura are the three main pyramids in Giza.

One of the Africa’s oldest cities is Djenne in Mali. Situated on an island in the Niger delta; Djenne was a natural hub for traders who used to shuttle their goods between Sahara Desert and forests of Guinesa. Market square subjugated by the beautiful Grand Mosque is a center of Islamic learning. Located a few miles from Timbuktu, the market there is held on every Monday. It is suppose to be one of the most appealing and sparkling markets in Africa.

The highlight of any trip to Africa has to be Cape Town. This city is known for its natural beauty. With its beautiful beaches and real impressive Table Mountains, wines and restaurants over here are world class. Cape Town has a reputation for social tolerance and is one of the most culturally assorted cities in Africa.

The imperial city if Marrakech is situated at the foot the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. This city is large, noisy, polluted and at the same time, fascinating. You are going to have lots of fun if you enjoy daily assaults on all your senses. There are actually many things to see over here because this is where all the action is. Djemma el Fnaa, the heart of the medina, should be on priority list who visits here.

Another fascinating travel destination in Africa is Omo River Region of Ethopia. Anyone looking for a cultural adventure, this is the perfect place to be. Virunga Mountains in Uganda is known for inhabit Gorillas. For adventure travel, Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak, known for adventure lovers’ who come here for hiking. Last but not the least, Zanzibar in Tanzania is famous for its beaches.