The 5 Wonders Of Africa
Africa is a land still ruled by nature, a land of titans. Here is a selection of five of the gigantic marvels of wild Africa, land of allurement. There are definitely more, but let's start with these ones.
1. The Nile River
The longest river in the world, the Nile runs through ten countries, emptying into the Mediterranean just north of Cairo, bringing fertile soil to its huge delta each year. Cruising along the river is a trip through history as you pass the Pyramids at Giza, the statues of kings at Abu Simbel, Luxor, and the Valley of the Kings, and busy, modern Cairo.
2. The Sahara Desert
As big in area as China, with sand dunes 600 feet high, the landscape of the Sahara may seem never to change. Yet the beauty of the stark rolling dunes and the oasis cities is reflected in the sunsets and shadows, the faces of the people, and the ancient ruins. Covering most of the northern third of the continent, the desert is immense. Ride a camel, tour in a Jeep, or join a group in a comfortable, airconditioned bus. Sleep under stars like you have never seen, soak in a desert spa, watch exotic wildlife at an oasis lake. Make memories.
3. Victoria Falls
The largest waterfall in the world, Victoria Falls is 350 feet high and over a mile long. The waters of the Zambesi River rush over and cascade down the rocks. Named by Dr. Livingstone, the British explorer, for Queen Victoria, the falls are truly a wonder of nature.
4. The Ngorongoro Crater
The crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tanzania, was formed 2.5 million years ago when a huge volcano exploded, leaving an even larger caldera. The valley is 2000 feet deep and covers 100 square miles. The valley is the largest intact crater in the world, the valley floor mainly open grassland, home to elephants, lions, leopards, wildebeests, gazelles, zebras, warthogs, and water buffalo, an exotic milieu. The Great Migration passes by, around and around, just outside the crater.
5. Mount Kilimanjaro
The peak of this dormant volcano in Tanzania tops out at 19,341 feet, making it the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Always snowcapped, it dominates the landscape, soaring above the grasslands. Climbing Kilimanjaro is a major undertaking and somewhat dangerous but is an adventure to remember for a lifetime.
Africa is huge, the second largest continent in the world, a land of wonder. There are so many incredible things to explore. It is definitely worth multiple trips.
