Top 10 Attractions In Africa
Helen Palmer
1. MOUNT KILIMINJARO - TANZANIA
The highest mountain on the African continent, â??Kili’ measures an astounding 19,340 feet at her highest point. The challenge to climb this majestic mountain has lured many to scale her heights, a demanding but worthwhile ascent by most accounts. Kili, which has five distinct ecological zones, is an extinct volcano.
2. OKAVANGO DELTA – BOTSWANA
The champagne-coloured waterways of this famous floodplain form the basis of a pristine Wetland of International Importance (RAMSAR). With some of the most fantastic birding globally and a wild dog population, the largest inland delta in the world is often called Africa’s most beautiful destination. The region can be explored by land, boat and air. Enjoy the spectacular diversity of flora and fauna species.
3. THE EGYPTIAN PYRAMIDS
Easily the most recognizable of the 7 Wonders of the World, the Egyptian Pyramids have long held fascination for thousands of people. Recent resurgence of interest Egyptology has made trips to this alluring destination more popular than ever. The majority of visitors view the pyramids at Giza. The origins of these majestic structures continue to be a source of lively debate, while the stories of ancient curses and grave robbers delight us all.
4. PONTA DO OURO - MOZAMBIQUE
With around 100 Bottlenose and Spinner dolphins making the sheltered waters of Ponta du Ouro their home, this region is definitely worth visiting. Dive the reefs to 40 metres in depth; they are teeming with a rainbow of marine life. Dolphin dives are a popular while in winter the haunting call of the humpback whale can be heard.
5. KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – SOUTH AFRICA
The oldest, most established reserve in Africa, the Kruger boasts an amazing variety of game and bird life throughout its numerous habitats. The fantastic opportunities to view the Big Five draw many visitors to the park, hoping to spot lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard and black rhinoceros. Game drives and guided walking trails offer great animal watching opportunities in the African bush.
6. DJEMAA el FNAA SQUARE - MARRAKESH - MOROCCO
A tapestry of colours, smells, sites and wonderful local characters make a visit to this bustling marketplace an unforgettable experience. Be entertained by fortune tellers, street performers and henna women. The Municipal Market sells local fresh produce. Take a ride in a Horse-drawn carriage and enjoy the spectacular sunset. More performers come out in the evening and entertain till midnight. Enjoy the famous local orange juice or mint tea!
7. THE SERENGETI – TANZANIA
The Serengeti National Park, covering 14,763 sq. km, is named â??endless plains’ in Masai. Here are 35 species of mammals, including wildebeest, zebra, lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant and giraffe, and over 200 species of birds.
The annual wildebeest migration is possibly the most spectacular natural event in Africa.
8. THE VICTORIA FALLS - ZIMBABWE
From either Zimbabwe or Zambia you can experience the world’s largest sheet of falling water. The spray can be seen up to 30 kilometres away – hence the local name â??Mosi-oa-Tunya’ – “The smoke that thunders”.
Apart from the spectacular views including permanent rainbows arcing across the face of the falls, one can experience the waters along the river at closer quarters with white water rafting.
9. LAKE MALAWI
The 3rd largest lake in Africa is a tropical paradise. The tranquil waters lap against shores lined with palm, mango, banana and avocado trees. Here you can kayak, while snorkeling offers access to the colourful kaleidoscope of endemic cichlids found at this UNESCO world heritage site.
10. TABLE MOUNTAIN - South Africa
This iconic landmark stands in the centre of the beautiful city of Cape Town.
Climb, or experience the wonders of the revolving cable car. Either way a visit to one of the most recognizable mountains in the world is a must for your trip around the great African continent. And while you’re there, enjoy the wonders of Cape Town -beaches, winelands, Robben Island - each one a â??Top 10′ in its own right!
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None that I know of, I live in South Africa, the only place where you can see how they lived is in Kwa-Zulu Natal, in Zululand. Do a bit more research on it. Else, go to the Union Buildings, it is quite a sight, I love it. Also, there's the Voortrekker monument, Fort Klapperkop and Van Riebeeck Castle. These were all built by the Boers, except the Castle which was built by Van Riebeeck and his men.
Come to South Africa, and remember to visit Table Mountain and the V&A Waterfront. You will love it.
October 13th, 2008 at 9:14 amReferences :
http://www.cradleofhumankind.co.za/
October 13th, 2008 at 9:16 amReferences :
http://www.southafrica-carrental.com
Jan van Riebeeck only landed in SA in 1652 so we are relatively young. The Castle in Cape Town Jan buildt is one of the oldest "monuments" but then we also have our natural heritage, like Mapunguwe, read this link the city is thought to be more than 1000 years old.
October 13th, 2008 at 9:18 amhttp://www.safrica.info/about/history/mapungubwe.htm
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The black tribes living in SA before colinization were primitive savages and did not build monuments or the like.
October 13th, 2008 at 9:20 amReferences :
Table Mountain is our oldest monument in South Africa
With South Africa having such a temperate climate, I suppose it was not essential to build solid structures. Therefore, most of the "houses" were made of clay, mud, dung and any natural material like reeds, grass, branches etc, which all weathered and decomposed. The only relics that are to be seen are a few bones, and simple tools like axes and similar archaeological artifacts.
http://www.mpumalanga.com/what_to_do/what_to_do.asp?id=built_features&DID=3
Kaditshwene / Gaditshwene (Tshwenyane Hills) - one of the heritage sites:
http://www.tourismnorthwest.co.za/heritage/culture_more.html
Most of the early inhabitants of South Africa were nomads and did sometimes live in caves. So there are many cave dwellings.
All the rest of the present inhabitants "arrived" in South Africa through migration from the North:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_History_of_South_Africa
As you can see in this link, Mapungubwe is almost on the border to Zimbabwe. So we can deduct that most of the people settled in that area, and only moved southwards later on:
October 13th, 2008 at 9:22 amhttp://www.mapungubwe.com/
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From an African perspective the only ancient monument they have is Nelson Mandela. He is famous for writing and telling fairy stories and pretending he is not a criminal.
October 13th, 2008 at 9:24 amReferences :
Before Europeans arrived no large monuments were built, the inguni had no interest in building such structures as they felt mud huts were perfectly acceptable establishments for themselves.
October 13th, 2008 at 9:26 amReferences :
Actually Victoria, there are a lot of Ancient Monuments in South Africa. They are not the same type of monument that you are used to seeing but they are monuments nonetheless.
October 13th, 2008 at 9:28 amBefore the Church Reformation sent white men from Europe scurrying out of harms way, before even the nomadic black tribes moved in from the north, South Africa had the Sans or Bushmen. They have left monuments all over South Africa in the form of Cave paintings. Try checking out these links or find your own links at google.co.za type in Cave Painting + Bushman I got over 100,000 sites found. Here are 3 of them
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http://www.enkosini.com/Bushman%20Cave%20Paintings.htm
http://www.drakensberg-tourism.com/bushman-rock-art.html
http://www.oceansafrica.com/rockart.htm
There's a lot. Mapungupwe in Limpopo and omething ha jut been found in Mpumalanga. Link http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=31&art_id=vn20080714062546858C113827
October 13th, 2008 at 9:30 amReferences :
Are there any ancient monuments/attractions in South Africa?
I was looking at South African historic sights on the internet, but most of them are not really that old. Most are from the British rule and after, but native people have been in South Africa for quite some time, so are there any ancient Zulu, Xhosa, etc. type of places?
What are the oldest and most famous monuments and historic sights?
October 13th, 2008 at 11:12 am