Spitzkoppe is a group of granite peaks located in the Namib desert in the Erongo region of Namibia. The peaks rise abruptly from the desert floor and are a popular destination for tourists and rock climbers. The Himba people, who have lived in the area for centuries and consider the peaks to … Read more
Namibia is known for its wildlife, including desert elephants, lions, and cheetahs, as well as its national parks, such as Etosha National Park and, most importantly, Sossusvlei, which we will be talking about today. Sossusvlei is a salt and clay pan (refers to compacted soil) located within the Namib-Naukluft National Park in … Read more
Morocco is a country located in North Africa. Tourism plays a major role in the country’s economy, and one of its main tourist attractions is the dunes in the Sahara Desert, which we will be talking about in this article. The dunes in Sahara have become one of the most popular tourist … Read more
With a height of about 50 meters, the African Renaissance Monument is the highest statue in the continent, surpassing the famed statue of the Statue of Liberty in New York City. Located outside of Dakar, Senegal – on top of one of the twin hills known as Collines des Mamelles. A Senegalese … Read more
Morocco’s Draa Valley is home to the largest river in the country, the Draa, and one of the oldest rivers in the world, the Dadès. With a total area of 23,000 km2, it spans from the city of Ouarzazate into the Sahara Desert. It is well-known for its kasbahs, or historic fortresses, … Read more
In the northeast of Dakar, Lake Retba is around 30 kilometers away. It is renowned as “Lac Rose”, which means “Pink Lake”, due to its pigmentation caused by the presence of an algae called Dunaliella Salina. This lake is well recognized for being one of the saltiest lakes in the world, having a salinity of … Read more
Virunga National Park is located in the east part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It was established in April 1925 by the late King of Belgium – King Albert 1, as “Albert National Park”. As the first national park in the African continent, it was created with the primary intention of protecting … Read more
Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, part of the Kalahari Basin, is situated in the heart of a dry South African savannah in Botswana. Makgadikgadi is officially made up of several pans, the largest of which are the Sowa, Ntwetwe, and Nxai Pans, with sand desert in between. It is home to some of … Read more
Lake Mead is a natural wonder located in the Colorado River Basin between Arizona, Nevada, and California. This breathtaking lake is a true testament to the beauty of nature and its ability to provide a wide range of recreational activities and sightseeing opportunities. At over 200 square miles, Lake Mead is the … Read more
As the second-largest and oldest city in New Zealand, Christchurch has long been a favourite of both tourists and locals. It is situated in a broad harbour bordered to the east and west by the rolling Canterbury plains and the Pacific Ocean, which is why it is known as the entrance to … Read more