Africa is a continent filled with excitement making a trip there an unforgettable journey because it is a land like not other. It is here that the natives pride in their culture and where the most exotic animals happily roam free in their natural habitat. With 52 countries making up the African continent, destination and tourist attractions are bountiful with each country offering unique attraction sites.
The Uganda Museum, located in Kampala, the Uganda capital, offers and exhibit displaying traditional African instruments. What makes this showcase extra special is that visitors are also allowed to get close to the instruments and actually try them out themselves. Uganda also draws in a lot of it’s tourist for gorilla tracking at the Mgahunga Gorilla National Park located by the country’s border near the Virunga Volcanoes, another local attraction.
The exquisite villas at the Malal Game Reserve located in South Africa provides a grand view of the Sand River where in plain sight you can easily spot monkeys and elephants. Guides provide travelers with a safe and once in a lifetime tour of the animals at this reserve making it the largest game viewing resort in South Africa.
In Kenya, Lake Nakuru is the place to be to see the most beautiful pink flamingos. Located in the Rift Valley, the Masai tribe can be spotted in Nakuru while other parts of the town have a little bit of a city feel with many of the shops being similar to the ones found in Nairobi, the countries capital. To experience the tribal life Isolo is the place to be where tourists can see the Turkana tribe in their natural setting as well as experience eating the tribe’s native food.
The country of Mauritius is a striking place to visit. The small country measures about 1156 square miles or 1860 square kilometers. It is known for its multicultural natives with immigrant ancestors from India and France and some of its common languages being French and Hindi. What is most overlooked about Mauritius is its beauty in being the ideal vacation spot. The beaches are filled with white sand, surrounded by beautiful palm trees and its many different shades of the blue ocean. Scenic mountains, sugarcane fields, and vibrant and exciting festivals bring life to Muritius.
Egypt is filled with history that ranges beyond 6,000 years. In this country where Arabic, English and French are official languages, at every turn lies a piece of world history. Visitors can take a look at the archeological riches such as the Sphinx and Tutankhamen’s tomb and finish off their visit with a tour of the Nile River. In Egypt, the land is filled with many places to see making the tourist choices endless.
The best thing to do before heading to Africa is to have an open mind and open heart understanding that the continent is not just a big safari but also has other features visitors can enjoy. Another misconception is that all the natives live in huts or rural parts of the continent when in reality there are many flourishing cities in Africa.
Africa is known for it natively made artifacts so for your friends, you give them a piece of Africa with hand made beaded jewelry. Capture your safari memories with wood crafted animal statues or a wooden tribal mask. Whatever you chose to do just make sure you do not leave without getting a piece of Africa with their well-known local antiques.
