Top ten destinations in Africa
1. Masai Mara, KenyaIf you want to see within a day the most majestic parade of wildlife and the Five of Africa (lion, leopard, elephant, African buffalo and rhinoceros), Masai Mara is your place. During the dry season from July to October of Maasai livestock Mara create the largest natural spectacle of the black continent. Nowhere else can you watch the annual migration of over a million wildebeests; lift a cloud of dust behind. Maasai Mara is more than a real feeling for what is Africa.
2. Victoria waterfall, Zimbabwe / Zambia
There is nothing that can compare with the experience to "take a shower" under the deafening roar of the waterfall, Victoria. You can compare it to falling into a monster storm. Victoria Falls is located between Zambia and Zimbabwe to South Africa. In width it is over a mile and holds 108 meters of height. During the rainy season, over 500 million liters of water pours into the Zambezi River. This huge quantity of water which shoots to 304 meters high in the sky and is visible from a distance of 30 miles, Victoria earned the name Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning thunder smoke.
Pyramids of Giza, near Cairo, are one of the greatest architectural achievements of mankind. They are one of the oldest tourist attractions in the world, more than 5 thousand years old. In practice, the three main Pyramids: Great Pyramid, pyramid Hefren (Kafr) and pyramid Menkare (Mikerin). Each of them has a different tomb of Pharaoh. In front of the pyramids is where the sphinx lays Abu al-Hol in Arabic, "Father of Terror"
Great Mosque of Djenné, Mali is the largest adobe building in the world and is rightly considered one of the masterpieces of Sudan architectural style. City of Djenné is one of the oldest cities in sub-Saharan Africa and was founded in 800 BC Situated on an island in the Niger River delta and was a strategic point for traders who transported goods from the Sahara Desert to the forests of Guinea. Over the years, Djenné also established itself an Islamic teachings center today in Central Square of the urban market is the Great Mosque. Monday is market day, and this is one of the busiest markets in Africa. The best time to visit is at the end of the rainy season (August / September).
5. Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is an obligatory stop in South Africa. Its beautiful scenery makes it one of the most attractive cities on the planet: What other city can boast of beautiful beaches and stunning views as the Table Mountain? The restaurants have world class wines, but some of the best in the world. Cape Town is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. The biggest attractions are:
Victoria and Alfred Uotarfront for dinner and shopping;
Robben Island, which Nelson Mandela was a prisoner for 18 Years;
The beaches of Cape Town and Table Mountain
6. Marrakesh, Morocco
Situated at the foot of the majestic Atlas Mountains, Marrakech Royal is a big, noisy, polluted and magnetic city that has many things worth to be seen. If you decide you drop in, spend at least 3 days, stay at Riyadh (palace) in the Medina (old city), because almost everything interesting is concentrated in this part of town. Majorelle botanical garden is the perfect place to escape for a moment by the abundance of colors, sounds and smells. Otherwise, one of the busiest places is the square of Marrakech "Jamal El Fna”. At night there, you can eat from any of the numerous stalls of delicious Moroccan dishes while listening to street musicians, drummers, the narrator of the story and watch the Cobra tamer and trainer of monkeys. Authentic Moroccan cuisine is easy to make with these main dish recipes for fish, chicken, beef, lamb and beans.
7. OMO River, Ethiopia
OMO River is a fantastic destination. It’s a remote location and has a difficult road to drive there, the cause is the traditional customs and beliefs of more than 50 tribes who inhabited the region are to remain fully preserved in its authentic form. It is preferable to choose an organized trip to avoid confusion, which would be encountered if you decide to travel around alone there. What to expect is meeting with the distinctive culture of African peoples.
8. Virunga Mountains
Given that only 700 mountain gorillas have survived there, the ability to watch them in the wild is an experience which few can boast. About 300 mountain gorillas live in Virunga volcanic region on the border between Range Ruganda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo in East Africa. Time for which you can watch the gorillas is limited, but it certainly makes the experience less exciting.
9. Kilimanjaro
If you like adventure, what could be more exciting than to climb the highest mountain in Africa? Kilimanjaro is a mountain, 599 meters high, which may be obedient within six days. The news is that everyone who is in good shape and is determined to climb it can do. There is no need for any previous training or special equipment.
10. Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zanzibar fully deserves to fall in the rankings of the top ten destinations of the black continent because of its impressive history and amazing beaches. Located in the Indian Ocean to the coast of Tanzania Zanzibar is now part of Tanzania, which is why it took over some years to establish itself as a leading commercial center in the region. Known for its spices, this Island group had an important turning point in the slave trade to the Arab rulers. The Arab influence is felt everywhere in Zanzibar, but especially in the Stone Town with its beautiful traditional houses, narrow alleys, and the Sultan's palace and many mosques.