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3 Must-visit Tourist Destinations in Africa

by Contributing Writer
January 13, 2020
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  1. Tourist destinations in Africa vary in appeal and glamour. If you are wondering where to visit this year you need to stick around. Africa offers a perfect place to conjure adventure, relaxation, and romance.  You can never miss getting a thrill off your holiday as there are tons of rivers, sceneries, museums, mountains, and game parks. Still not convinced? Well, let’s look at three fantastic tourist destinations you can visit in Africa.
  2. Tourist Destinations along Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe 

    Victoria Falls

     

  3. Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in Africa. It drops along river Zambezi on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, It’s also believed to be the widest waterfall during the wet season.  Approximately 550 million liters of water drop the 93 meters cliff every minute and fall into the 70 meters deep base.

Victoria Falls produces a roaring noise and forms a massive cloud of vapor that can be seen and heard from a distance of one mile. Tourists seeking to enjoy adventure participate in bungee jumping from the 364 feet high bridge located downstream of the waterfall.

similarly, tourists get a chance to see elephants feed on wild fruits on the islands above the fall or along the river banks. Impalas, waterbucks, buffalos, and antelopes also find their way to the river to quench their thirst, though not often. Also, you can never miss catching a glimpse of the peregrines while they fly across the surface of the Zambezi River to grab out fish. Victoria Falls is arguably one of the top tourist destinations in Africa that offers a full package to holidaymakers.

  1. The Wildebeest Migration and Tourist Destinations at the Maasai Mara Park

  2. Wildebeest migration

The Maasai Mara National Reserve derives its name from the Maasai people who since time immemorial coexist with wild animals. The word Mara means a stately mottled red-cloaked person. Maasai Mara borders Serengeti to the north and forms a wildlife corridor between Kenya and Tanzania.

Visiting the Reserve, you will see the vast grassland with scattered acacia trees. The low-lying grass offers an ideal viewing of the predators pursuing their prey. The Reserve also homes the Thomson’s gazelle, zebras, leopards, lions, among other animals.

Maasai Mara is Africa’s must-visit tourist destination for those wishing to have an eye-to-eye view of the great wildebeest migration. The great migration dazzles all who visit the National Reserve as the adventure involves zebras and wildebeests crossing the crocodile-invested Mara River. The movement happens between July through October as the animals move from Serengeti in Tanzania in search of greener pastures.

  1. Hike Mt. Kilimanjaro

  2. Mt. Kilimanjaro

Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and stands 5895 meters above sea level. The mountain is volcanic but favorable to hikers as there are no sophisticated tools required to get to the top. According to the Worldwildlife. Org, the last time this mountain erupted was 360,000 years ago, but its three cones, Mawenzi, Kibo, and Shiro, still stand tall.

Nonetheless, some sources claim that Shiro collapsed creating a Plateau, and the mountain’s icecap has shrunk with over 80%. This has left the Shiro cone a born of contention, and studies are underway to come up with final reports.

There are seven famous tourist routes to hike Mt. Kilimanjaro. They include Lemosho, Shira, Marangu, Umbwe, the Northern Circuit, Machame, and Rongai. The shortest trekking route is along Marangu and takes tourists five days, depending on the walk-up speed.

Although young and older people hike the mountain, 50% of climbers don’t make it to the top. This makes Mt Kilimanjaro the best place to test your endurance and might. Tourists can also opt for a safari hike, which takes approximately three days.

All these three tourist destinations form the seven wonders of the world. If you wish to have your holiday, August through December would be the ideal time. And thanks to the mild weather in Africa, you will sure to get a thrill of your stay and be able to visit more locations.

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