Africa has so many tourist destinations. The size and diversity of the continent is so large that, it is very difficult to choose ideal places to visit. If you really want to have a unique, authentic and memorable vacation, the following top attractions will be a must see.
There are falls that lie between Zimbabwe and Zambia. These falls are part of Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park and Victoria Falls National Park. The Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe are one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Victoria Falls are about 1.7 km wide and 355m high. Over 500 million liters of water drain into the Zambezi River during the wet season generating a white spray which shoots about 1000 feet into the sky. The sound made by the Water Falls and the white spray can be seen 30 miles away. The best time to view the spectacular water falls is during the rainy season from March to May.
You should also include the Masai Mara National Park in Kenya and the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania in your vacation. The spectacular annual wildebeest migration in these two parks is one of the greatest experiences you will ever encounter in your life. Over one million wildebeest are viewed in this park each year. The grassland vegetation over the plains offers enough food for the herbivorous animals and also an ideal hiding place for big five (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard, and buffalo). One benefit of the Masai Mara Park is that you are allowed to go off-road as long as you follow the existing trails. This will allow you to have a good wildlife viewing and photography session. However, if you want a place of isolation, this place will not suit you because it is very popular and always congested.
Another African top destination to spend your vacation is the Kruger National Park in South Africa. This park has the greatest number of wildlife species compared to all other parks in Africa. Many bird species have also been recorded in this park. Covering hundreds of hectares, this park has a different ecosystem. Accommodation and infrastructure is superb which is a great advantage especially for families with little children. Self-drives are also allowed theby reducing the cost and also maximizing your privacy.
Another top vacation destination in Africa is the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Built more than 5,000 years ago, the Pyramids of Giza are the world's oldest tourist attraction. They are also the last surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the World. There are three pyramids in Giza namely Menkaura (the smallest of all), Khufu and Khafhre. These pyramids were used as tombs for the royal Kings and mummies of ancient Egypt. The Great Sphinx (father of terror) lies in front of the pyramids and is also another tourist attraction. This structure is curved out of a single block of stone and the most surprising thing is that it has the head of a human and the body of a lioness.