The Best 10 Destinations in Continent of Africa

The continent of Africa offers extraordinary memories to the holidaymaker and tourist. From amazing wildlife in Kenya to the "Seven Wonders of the World" in Egypt, the African continent has clearly gained its reputation as the ideal destination for adventure. if you dare to explore this continent and hope from one destination to the other, I cannot image a better way then flying. Driving the continent may take you forever. In my travels, I did meet some long-term travelers who dared crossing all Africa with a vehicle. If you do chose to fly you can compare airfares online.
So here are the best 10 destinations in Africa.

1. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
If you want to view the Big Five - The Buffalo, Elephant, Leopard, Lion and Rhino - then look no further than the Masai Mara. You can also see the amazing yearly antelope migration. Masai Mara boasts extensive lands characterized by a variety of flora and fauna. The national reserve is a popular destination for tourists longing to have the true feel of the African continent.

2. The Pyramids, Egypt
Definitely one of the most identifiable "Seven Wonders of the World", the Pyramids in Egypt have fascinated many since time immemorial. Plus, the constant fascination in the ostentatious artwork and shaman customs of the age-old society delights millions of tourists each year.

The Pyramids of  Egypt

 3. Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is another popular destination for international travellers looking for a memorable holiday. There is plenty to do once you land in Cape Town. The extraordinary landscapes and mountain panorama offer extraordinary experience while the culture will help spruce up the experience for singles, couples, and families.

4. Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Often called the white peak of the African continent, Mount Kilimanjaro boasts unique volcanoes, offering a true challenge to any trekking lover and it can take you several days to discover the peak of the mountain.

5. Marrakech, Morocco
Marrakech, Morocco is one of the first destinations travelers consider for their travel plans. It offers an amazing blend of prehistoric attractions and contemporary experiences. You can discover many incredible buildings in Fez as well as the legendary Roman Relics in Volubilis, to mention but a few.

6. Okavango Delta, Botswana
Okavango, Botswana is the biggest transnational delta in the world, which, in contrast to other comparable configurations, drains totally around a basin.

7. Djenne, Mali
This is one of the oldest Malian cities and an exciting place with mud houses adorned with amazing colors. Djenne's Grand Marche is a magnificent market, where traders converge to sell their wares.

8. Unguja, Zanzibar
Zanzibar was once a popular trading place for ancient merchants, thanks to its proximity to the sea. Tourism is boosted by the presence of shimmering beaches and ancient homes around the island.

9. Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
The Victoria Falls offer another brightly fascinating scenario. Nature enthusiasts will by fascinated by the stunning Zambezi Bridge , which joins the country to Zambia.

Victoria Falls

 10. Port Louis, Mauritius
Port Louis is one of the continent's richest destinations. It boasts an invigorated harbor and a dynamic seashore market. Another well-recognized place among holidaymakers is Mont Choisy, which offers excellent skydiving opportunities.


Africa itself is really variegated, so it is important to determine what you really need to explore during your journey to the continent. While you can start by planning on a budget travel to keep the costs low, knowing your preferred destination will ensure you don't miss on anything important. Note that the degree of the visitor's safety is extremely high in all these places.


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The 10 Best Rivers Around the Globe!!! Check It Out...

Rivers are a key for people's survival in any continent. Not only they act as water reservoirs but also provide water for irrigation, producing hydroelectricity, drinking etc. They also have abundance of marine animals like fish which is a big source of food.

Few important rivers in continent Asia 
1. River Euphrates is very popular and historically very important river in Asia. It originate from Caucasus mountains of Armenia from where it flows through different countries and finally pours into Persian gulf. It travels a distance of around 2235 miles which makes it the longest river in middle east. This river is historically very important because it was the birthplace of several great civilizations like Assyria, Babylonian etc.

River Euphrates by www.bibleworld.com

2. The other important river in Asia is Yangtze river which is located in china and is one of the world's largest rivers. This river is a combination of 4 great rivers of china. This river plays a very important role in Chinese economy.

Yangtze river by yangtzerivervacation.com

Important rivers of Continent North America 
3. Niagara river, this river is only 35 miles long but because it includes Niagara falls along it's course makes this river very famous world over. It is the highest rate of flow of any waterfall in the world which falls vertically from the height of 165 feet (50 meters). Because of this the Niagara river is a popular tourist destination.

Niagra River by www.richard-seaman.com

4. Colorado river is also one of the important and famous rivers of north America. It originate from rocky mountains of Colorado and pours into gulf of California traveling a total of 1450 miles. The river covers a lot of land and hence there are several areas to visit where one can see the river and beautiful landscape it creates. The delicate arch at the arches national park is amazing to watch and has a mesmerizing experience on the audience.

Colorado river by www.britannica.com

Important rivers of continent South America  
5. Amazon river is the largest river in the world and second longest. It has the largest drainage basin which is about 7050,000 square km and is approximately one fifth of the world's total river flow.  It flows through Peru,Columbia and Brazil.

Amazon-river by 7wondersnaturalworld.com

6. Rio Parana is the second largest river in south America. It passes through Brazil , Panama and Argentina. It's length is 4700 approx.

Rio Parana by www.flickr.com

 
Important rivers of continent Europe
7.River Volga is situated in Russia. It is a very important river.  Forty percent of the people of Russia live on the bank of this river which makes it very important. It's total length is 3692 miles.

volga river by photos.igougo.com

8. River Danube is another important river of Europe. It flows through various countries like Germany, Serbia, Croatia , Austria etc. It's length is 1780 miles which makes it the longest river in Europe.

Danube-River by sbc-incantatotour.blogspot.com

Important rivers of continent Africa are 
9. Nile river is one of the most famous river in Africa and is generally regarded as the most longest river in the world. It's length is 6650 km. It passes through several countries and hence regarded as an international river.

`Nile-River by toptravellists.net

  10. The Congo river is another river in Africa and is the deepest river of the world. It has depth of more than 220m. Also a length of 4700 km makes it ninth longest river of world.

Congo River by www.tumblr.com

There are so many other great rivers in the world and I am sure you may find some of them very exciting such as the Mekong River in Southeast Asia. If you have any great stories about any other rivers, please share with us.



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