The Best Places To Visit On The African Continent

The best places to visit on the African continent are made up of beautiful landscapes, exotic and paradisiacal sites. This continent is of great beauty, it is full of great tourist, cultural and natural attractions.

People who decide to visit the African continent will have the opportunity to discover islands, jungles and savannahs full of charm. The natural beauties of this continent can be appreciated in each of the countries that make it up.

 

Best places to visit on the African continent

Below you will find a list of the best places you must visit on the African continent:

 

Seychelles

Seychelles, is an island that is located northeast of Madagascar, there are many places of great beauty to visit. Among them is Digue beach, which is well known for its calm waters and its large expanse of silver sand.

On this island you cannot miss visiting its capital, considered the smallest in the world, called Victoria. |But it hides great wonders, such as the Botanical Garden where representative species of the country are found, such as the giant tortoise.

The best months to travel to this paradisiacal place are from December to March due to the good weather of the time and that is when there are the best offers.

 

Zanzibar

This is an island found in Tanzania, which has a large number of national parks. Where you can see exotic species such as the Komodo dragon and the secretary bird, as well as beautiful beaches that make up the island.

Among the islands is Bwenjuu, where you can swim in the company of dolphins, which inhabit the island's shores.

 

The Sahara in Merzouga, Morocco

Morocco is a country belonging to the African continent with artistic customs and a rich culture that is internationally recognized. Among the many attractions is the town of Merzouga, in the Sahara desert

In this place at nightfall you can see the milky way, you can also enjoy a beautiful sunrise over the dunes. Nor can you miss visiting Medina de Fes declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1981.

 

Mauritius

This is a tropical island that is located in the south of the Indian Ocean, in Madagascar, it has beautiful natural attractions. Among the activities that can be done is visiting the best beaches with very low frequency waves.

In this place you can practice snorkeling, where you can see many kinds of fish. Around the island are the temples of the Grand Bassin, where the statue of Shiva appears and different monuments of Hindu culture.

 

Nile River

The Nile River located in Egypt crosses 10 countries of the continent, due to its extension of approximately 6,853 km. For this reason it is considered the second longest river in the world and has become a symbol that determines the culture of Egyptian civilization.

In this river you can do a large number of activities starting with a cruise from any of the cities that are on the banks. You can also see the great monuments that are in the valley and that are part of the cultural heritage of Egypt.

The other activity that must be done is a tour of Luxor, where they will show you the attractions that the area has. As is the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of the most famous monarchs of Egypt are.

 

Sidi Bou Said

This is a beautiful town that sits on the Mediterranean with white sand paths and narrow streets. Where you can see the most picturesque houses and from a small terrace you can see a beautiful sunset.

Among the places that can be visited in this picturesque town is the palace of Ennajma Ezzahara. Which serves as a training center for Mediterranean art and as a museum.

To eat something after a walk and rest a bit you should visit the Café des Nattes. Where you can enjoy delicious dishes while appreciating the beautiful landscape that is seen from the terrace of the cafe.

 

Giza Pyramids

The pyramids of Giza are located on the Giza Plateau, in Cairo, they are one of the traditional symbols of Egyptian culture. In this place you can carry out numerous activities such as visiting the archaeological museums and the three pyramids that are:

La Menkaure and Khafre are a bit small made of limestone extracted for the construction of castles and mosques. The Khufu is characterized by its enormous size and it is not allowed to take pictures.