If you have your heart set on visiting the most stunning destinations and sites which Africa has to offer, ensure to keep reading in order to discover some of the most amazing views in Africa.
The most amazing views in Africa: Picturesque places to visit
- Table Moutain – Capetown, South Africa
If you plan on visiting South Africa in the future, it’s well worth taking a gondola trip to the top of Table Mountain which is 1000 meters tall and offers panoramic views of Cape Town. Including downtown Capetown as well as Cape Town’s stunning beaches. If you’re feeling energetic you can even choose to hike to the top of Table Mountain, instead of catching a gondola.
- Victoria Falls – Zambia and Zimbawabe
Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world and is roughly twice as tall as Niagra Falls. If you have plenty of spare time up your sleeve it’s well worth visiting both sides of Victoria Falls, by crossing the Victoria Falls Bridge. A journey which will take you roughly 20 minutes if you choose to walk. Just keep in mind that you’ll need to purchase a Univisa visa if you plan on crossing between Zambia and Zimbabwe in a single day.
If you’re feeling brave you can also choose to book a guided tour which will give you the opportunity to take a dip in Devil’s Pool which is located on the Zambian side of the falls and is perched on the edge of the falls.
Alternatively, for a lew harrowing experience, you may be interested in taking a sunset cruise which offers phenomenal views of Victoria Falls.
- The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park – Uganda
If you’re keen on exploring a lush unspoiled jungle, grab your passport and head to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park which is located in Uganda. Where you’ll also have the chance do some Gorilla trekking in Uganda in their natural habitat. Just be prepared to traverse steep, muddy and uneven terrain on your guided tour.
- The Sahara Desert – Morroco
If you have plans to visit northern Africa and have always dreamt of exploring a desert landscape, do yourself a favor and visit the Sahara Desert. Where you’ll find miles of glorious red sand dunes. Examples of activities which you participate in whilst exploring the Sahara Desert include sand boarding, camel trekking, and four-wheel quad biking. Alternatively, you may be interested in visiting a traditional desert camp.
- The Serengeti National Park – Tanzania
The Serengeti National Park which is located in Tanzania is one of the top-rated safari parks in Africa and boasts a multitude of different species of animals. Examples of which include lions, leopards, rhinos, buffalo, and giraffe. As an added bonus the Serengeti also boasts diverse terrain such as wide open plains and marshes and even backs on to the largest lake in the world, Lake Victoria.
So if you’re looking to visit a national park which makes the perfect backdrop for stunning photos, it’s well worth taking the time to visit the Serengeti National Park.
So if you want to see some of Africa’s top sites and destinations, it’s well worth visiting a few of the stunning destinations mentioned above!