African Safari - The Top Tour Safari Attractions in Africa
The continent of Africa offers a myriad of vacation possibilities for the perspective tourist. Africa has by and large evaded the steel and concrete revolution that has overtaken other continents to retain it originality of huge tracts of land with beasts roaming free, a plethora of plant species plus pristine beaches.
Different shapes and sizes of relics and remnants of old cities found on this continent are a heritage from the days long gone by. The multitude of communities that reside on this continent bring along with them an interesting mix of culture and practises that have been handed down from generation to generation, making this an ideal place to visit especially for historian enthusiasts.
A visit to this continent is like opening a Pandora’s Box. You are simply spoilt for choice with the many exciting places to visit bearing in mind the limitation that time imposes on you. This truly serves to show why going on safari to Africa is a must for any safari enthusiast. Hard as it may seem, some destinations have been highlighted and should feature top on your places to visit on this magical continent of Africa.
A brief description of five attraction sites should definitely sample up the various delights that the continent of Africa has to offer. They cover safari destinations to physical and natural phenomena, historic sites, manmade creations and so on.
The term ‘safari’ got its origin from Africa and you can not say you have taken a vacation in Africa if you haven’t been on safari. It is advisable that you sample a safari destination when you vacation in Africa.
1. Masai Mara
Top on our list is the famous duo destinations of Kenya’s Masai Mara Game Reserve and her Tanzanian partner, Serengeti National Park. Individually these parks are unique but jointly they become a superior destination since they provide the environment where the much acclaimed Masai Mara Wildebeest Migration takes place annually. As a result they earned a place on the prestigious list of the ‘New’ Seven Wonders of the World.
The park found on the Kenyan soil, Maasai Mara enjoys a greater aspect of the captivating migration since you get to see the culmination of the migration fiasco. Occurring from around the month of July and October, there is much bedlam the banks of the Mara River as the wildebeests cross the predator plagued river in a heightened frenzy. Year after year tourists flock the Mara to have a piece of this action.
Apart from the much flaunted Wildebeest migration, tourists can be assured of a unique game viewing outdoor experience like no other through the year. You can even make you safari a notch more adventurous by embarking on a charming hot air balloon safari, followed up by a sumptuous bush breakfast and dinners for couple on a romantic getaway and sundowners for tourists who yearn stories naturally. The Masai Mara is convenient to get to since it is served by both road and air and one has the option of choice between the many fine accommodating establishments and campsites that suit every tourist’s preference and wallet.
2.Victoria Falls
Coming in at the second place is the renowned Victoria Falls. Its one of the world’s fantastic destinations, it boasts of a mile long silverly drape of falling waters that occurs on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. Thousands of gallons thunder down to end up in the unassuming Zambezi River below. The resultant effect is a fine spray that rises up to about 1000ft which can be seen as far as 48Km away and once reflected at a certain angle by the sunlight turns the normal spray into a glorious rainbow. This waters bellow is carried on for kilometers on end. The locals refer to the falls as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ meaning ‘the smoke that thunders’.
This Victoria Falls have deservingly been named as one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World. You find the Victoria Falls squeezed in between Zambia’s Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls National Park. You could opt to get to the falls from any side, tourists get to carry out game viewing en route to the falls.
Adventurous activities to partake in are: a flight over the falls, kayaking, canoeing and white water rafting at the Zambezi River, electrifying bungee jumping at the Victoria Falls Bridge and a tour back in to time in the nearby Livingstone Town on the Zambian side.
3. Egypt Great Pyramids & Sphinxes
Third on our list for the topmost destinations are the famed Egyptian pyramids and the Sphinx. This make you travel to the magical land of Giza, a town to the southeast of Cairo in Egypt. The pyramids are an astounding architectural feat that tower above the blue skyline. History reveals this is where the ancient Egyptian pharaohs and royalties were buried, in the town of Giza there are three outstanding pyramids.
These are the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaura. The Pyramid of Khufu happens to be the most expansive of them all, built around 2650 BC it makes it the oldest pyramid. Visitors travel back into time when they venture into the pyramids. You are treated to an engrossing light and sound show unfolds at the Sphinx. Going on holiday to Egypt will not leave you disappointed.
4.Mount Kilimanjaro
Next on this exclusive list is Africa’s highest snowcapped peak, the Mount Kilimanjaro. It stands a whooping 19,340 feet at its highest above ground, This Mountain is located within Tanzania. It is referred to as the world’s tallest walk-able mountain, giving a chance to the inexperienced climber a chance to be part of an adventurous climb.
It spans across five clear cut ecological levels, for you to successfully navigate to the summit –UHURU: which in the local language of Kiswahili means ‘Freedom’ you require a fairly astute expertise in mountaineering which is not the preserve of many.
5.Cape Town South Africa
The last but not least destination is South Africa’s Cape Town which is steadily rising as a major tourist destination. Table Mountains is a place to visit, located smack in the middle of the city. There are a variety of captivating events that are simply enjoyable. Boarding the cable car for a ride to the top of the mountain is truly a wonderful experience.
Other places of interest include: the Cape Winelands where gains a first hand experience about wines and take part in some wine tasting; Robben Island is where the prison where Nelson Mandela was jailed is located; pristine cape beaches, whale-watching, exciting shopping experiences and finally, take a visit to the unique Victoria and Albert waterfront. Cape Town promises the very best in terms of top notch facilities.
Other destinations that deserve mention are: Botswana’s Okavango Delta, Morocco’s Marrakech, Zanzibar Islands, the Virunga Mountains of Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo, South Africa’s Durban and Kruger National Park as well as Timbuktu in Mali’s wilderness.