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The gorilla population in the wild degrades year per year. It is truly an experience of a lifetime to see one or some of them. Half of the remaining gorilla species in the wild lives in the Virunga range which is now declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the site is located at the boundaries of Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The extinct volcanic land mass spans to about 46 square miles in area which homes six volcanoes. The open terrain on the Rwandan part of the park enables photographers opportunitues for photoshoot. However, the gorillas move around very freely around the park. So when they transfer from one country to another country, the gorilla tracking on their previous niche is usually restrained.

Banfora, Burkina Faso has beautiful places in it and you sure wouldn’t want to miss the chance to see the “Peaks of Sindou”. Classified by the UN as a world treasure, it is a sandstorm chain attracting tourists and musicians of different countries.

These sandstorm chain is quite remote. The way to Sindou is navigable only in dry season, that’s why it can be very dusty. The Peaks of Sindou can be considered as impressive art pieces of nature. It spans around tree kilometers with slim and tall rock towers. It was believed to be inhabited until the sixteenth century. Ruins of villages and a castle can also be seen. People restrict admittance in the Sindou because of their belief that it is sacred.

The Victoria Falls or mostly known in Africa as the Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders) is a waterfall located in southern Africa at Zambezi River bounding the two countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is known to be the largest waterfall in the world, and known for its unusual form. Plus, the falls contains diversed species and wildlife.

The Victoria Falls is one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. If you’re planning a trip to Southern Africa you simply have to witness this mile-long curtain of falling water.
The unique geography of the falls means you can watch them face-on and get to enjoy the full force of the spray, noise and spectacular rainbows that are always present.

Bounded by the Mpumalanga at the east and the Limpopo at the north is Kruger National Park, the biggest game reserve in South Africa. it spans 18,989 square kilometers or roughly 7,332 square miles and extends up to 350 kilometers [from north to south] and 60 kilometers [from east to west].

It is also bounded by Zimbabwe at the north and Mozambique at the east. It’s now a part of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier, which is a peace park that connects Kruger to the Gonarezhou National Park situated in Zimbabwe and the Limpopo National Park located in Mozambique.

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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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.