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The Peaks of Sindou found in Western Burkina Faso, is included in the list of UN’s world treasure. These are actually natural rock formation and are considered by the many locals as something sacred. It is in an isolated location, located about 45 kilometers from town, so the place is still unmarked by foreign destruction. The rock formations aren’t that towering and so people can climb a stone formation and hop on the next one. The nearby villages in Senoufou are isolated too, and the residents have these unique grain storing facilities made of adobe or rocks and toilets made of haystacks.

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Off the big chunk of the African Continent, you will find in the South East the Island of Madagascar. Have you seen the animated film with the same title? It pretty much looks the same in real life. Its jungles are well preserved, and almost 80% of the world’s plants and animals can only be found in the said Island.

There is a travel tour available on the internet of the beautiful sights and seeing in the wonderful Island of Madagascar. It is an eleven day package (complete with food and lodging) that will allow you to explore the whole of the Island. Although the price of the package is a little expensive (you can get a discount though if you are in a group), there are a lot of perks included in it (guides, entrance fees etc.). Check this site for more information.

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Gorillas are sure to be plenty in the area of Africa but while you would want to track them down, most probably you will see a few of them as there are about only 600 mountain gorillas left in the world.

They are believed to have originated from Africa and while you are there, you can visit their place of origin and see them up close. It may be a strenuous activity but just think of the adventure and how many times in your life you can partake in such a different type of an activity while on tour.

Now that you have seen the land based animals, Africa has its share of the swampy waters and to see them, you can take a canoe to Zambezi and get a close look at the crocodiles and hippos lurking near the waters of African soil.

Seen more of as a canoeing and camping trip, it is similar to roughing it with the natural beauty and beasts around to make the scene perfect. Don’t worry though as you are sure to be in the safe hands of the guides who will make sure you get the time of your life in this part of Africa.

If you think you cannot buy anything worth your while in Africa such as souvenirs and memorabilias, guess again. With the various African bazaars that are bound to be on hand, you will get your chance to see what you can take home.

They may not be in the line of the expensive stuff you get from other countries but just note that Africa has not been known to boast much of its products. Rather, their own hard work and local talent can bring you various goods ranging from food all the way to flip flops.

Jerba Island is big tourist resort located off the North African coast that provides easy living for travelers and tourists alike. The island is most known for its beautiful architechture of colorful square, whitewashed houses. It looks like a world of its own and it’s so compressed that globe-trotters can explore everything in a week. Jerba’s topography is very simple, with only a few kilometers dividing villages, each with its own unique story to tell. You’ll meet a lot of Europeans, Tunisians, and Libyans here, but depending on where you stay, you might not meet anyone at all. This is also the only place in Tunisia where Tunisian women go around wearing only the lower part of their bikinis.

Banc D’Arguin is a national park where the Sahara meets the Ocean. It’s a 160 km stretch along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean that serves as the home of 280 bird species and more than 2.5 million people. The variety of plant life and animals is the highest in all of Mauritiana and is greenest and freshest place of the desert country. There’s a small entrance fee you need to pay to get into the national park but you’ll need to hire a boat in order to get around. Another attraction offered by Banc D’Arguin are the seven villages occupied by the Imragen people. There are about 500 Imragens that live off fishing. The best time to visit them is in November, the season for fishing yellow mullet, because they use the dolphins to lead the fish towards the shore.

Atbara is located at the point where Egypt’s River Nile meets Sudan’s Atbara River. The Atbara River has low water during the seasons of the year because of the sparse rains in the Ethiopian mountains. You can stay busy in Atbara for a few days. One of its most interesting attractions is the locomotive graveyard, a strange sight you won’t see anywhere in Sudan. The crafts and camel markets on the outskirt of town is also an excellent place to visit, though it’s only open on Sundays. Finding a place to eat and sleep is a little difficult because hotels can either be very expensive and lonely, or very cheap and bad. It’s better to stay in the southern town of Meroe and take a train, bus, or air flight to Atbara.

Everybody who goes to Cape Town falls in love with this magical city. Among the many things to do is a hike up Table Mountain, situated within the center of the city and home to around 1400 unique species of plants and mammals. On the outskirts of Cape Town are vineyards that offer some of the world’s finest wines as well as delicious gourmet food. If you’re traveling there during the months between November and March, you can take advantage of the summer weather and hit Cape Town’s beaches. It’s an excellent hideaway for swimmers, surfers, and divers.

It’s a fascinating destination for those interested in African culture. The remote location, which is barely accessible by 4 wheel-drives, has meant that traditional customs and beliefs are very much intact for most of these tribes. The Kalashnikovs slung across some warriors’ backs can be a little disconcerting but the tribes are friendly and this is often the only western accessory you’ll see them wear.

The Omo River bounds for the early kingdoms of Janjero and Garo. It spans past the Mago and the Omo National Park, which are very much famous for their wildlife. Numerous species of animals live around and on the river; which includes hippopotamuses and crocodiles.