8 Incredible Natural Wonders In Africa!

Africa is such a blessed continent endowed with rich cultural heritage and diversity, a wealth of natural resources, breathtaking tourist attractions and some of the most intricate political systems! There's so much to see and do in Africa, if only we could embrace our heritage and be proud patriots of our own.
Just as there are wonders of the world, Africa boasts of its own dynamic wonders and I'm doing this post to share them with you my lovely readers! I hope you plan your next trip to explore true and magnificent beauty 😎

1) Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. 

Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest mountain in Africa. The peak is located in East Africa, near the border of Kenya and Tanzania, but falls entirely within Tanzanian soil. Many tourists come to Tanzania every year to climb Kilimanjaro. Mount Kilimanjaro is known as "every man's Everest," because everyone is capable of reaching the summit. The mountain is scalable without any special equipment or climbing skills.

2) Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.

Tanzania apparently is home to a number of notable tourist attractions. I'll definitely visit this place soon! It is the most visited park in Africa. The tropical and subtropical savanna covers 14,763 km2 of area. t is famous because of its vast majority of animals. Predators and their prey form the dramatic scenery. Lions, zebras, crocodiles, buffaloes, black rhinoceros, elephants, flamingos, giraffes, leopards and other species are grazing free in the park.

 3) Avenue of the Baobabs, Menabe, Madagascar 

I've always loved the name Madagascar, growing up a child I just thought it sounded really royal and different.Oh well the thoughts I had are real! Madagascar's Avenue of Baobabs is a wonder to the world and I am in total awe of Africa! The road is one of the most popular and visited places in Madagascar. The avenue is considered to be one of the world’s most exciting roads. #NatureGirl

 4) Table Mountain, Cape town, South Africa.

The home of the great warrior Mandela couldn't be any better! You could literally take a picture in South Africa and tell people you took it in Canada or something lol The iconic peak of the table mountain overlooks the vibrant city and attracts hikers as well as climbers. Although it is easily accessible on foot, there is also a cable car, which is so popular among the visitors. Moreover, the innovative cars’ floors rotate, thus giving an extra excitement and views to the city, ocean and the mountain.

 5) The Victoria Falls!

This list wouldn't be complete if I didn't mention the famous, glorious and magnificent Victoria Falls. Bordering two countries – Zambia and Zimbabwe – the gorgeous waterfall is one of the most popular in the world. The waterfall was named after Queen Victoria by a Scottish explorer David Livingstone. However, the locals call it Mosi-oa-Tunya – the smoke that thunders. Moreover it has an unusual Devil’s Pool – a natural pool on the Zambia’s side.

6) Namib Dessert, Namibia 

Namibia has a sweet tone to it. I hope my igbo people don't spoil the way i feel about this name lol Guyssss the Namib desert meets with the Atlantic ocean! Awesome right! However, there is no other way seeing it but from the plane (sad). The vast desert sprawls for thousands of kilometers before it drops into cold and tempestuous waves. However, there are dunes that can be approached on tour and also Kolmanskop – a ghost town, ruined by the desert, today a popular tourist destination.

7)  The Blyde River Cayon, Mpumalanga, South Africa.

Probably the most beautiful canyon in the world stretches for 25 km (16 mi) to the north of the Drakensberg. It certainly is the biggest green canyon on Earth: lush foliage covers the precipitous red sandstone cliffs. Besides the thick forests, the canyon is also home tovarious species: hippos, antelopes and numerous primates. It also features several waterfalls and viewpoints. Beautiful!
Tourists explore the site by hiking trails or even horse riding. There also are various other activities: rafting, hot-air ballooning, fly-fishing, biking, tours and boat trips on the Blyde Dam.

8)  Underwater Waterfall, Mauritius 

The remote island in the Indian Ocean, 2,000 km (1,200 mi) away from Africa, is a very attractive tourist destination. The underwater waterfall, located on the southwestern shore, might serve as a signature of Mauritius. It isn’t an actual waterfall, but an optical illusion: the sediment of sand and silt create this dramatic site. The reason for this is that the island is relatively new and a formation of it is still present, causing an underwater slope.
Tourists are offered to relax in the white sandy beaches and enjoy the warm water, explore the mountains, a reef and underworld world.

  

I honestly hope one day Nigeria makes it into this list, we have beautiful falls (Farin ruwa, Gurara) and a host of natural wonders across the country not being utilized to their full potentials which in turn would be a source of revenue to boost the economy if only they are looked into.

If you feel like there is a missing wonder not in my list, please feel free to drop your comments down below.

Remain Blessed,

Wanderlust Anne.

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