146 curiosities to discover
Victoria Falls
Zambia
Described by the Kololo tribe living in the area in the 1800’s as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ -…
Karthala Vulkaan
Moroni, Comoros
The Karthala Volcano is the southernmost and largest of the two shield volcanoes that together…
Magaliesberg
Johannesburg, South Africa
Stretching for over 120 kilometres and separating the highveld grasslands to the south from…
Massiwa Wrak
Mitsamiouli, Comoros
Another exceptional dive is the wreck of the “Massiwa”, a 260-foot cargo ship located…
Pyramids of Giza
Giza, Egypt
There are no more famous ancient sites within Egypt, or for that matter elsewhere in the…
Presidential Palace
Libreville, Gabon
Built by President Bongo in the 1970s, the Palais Présidentiel is a shrine of opulence, but…
Cathedral of the Virgin Mary
Victoria, Seychelles
This imposing Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Catholic Diocese in Seychelles.…
Devil's Pool
Zambia
At about 100 meters, at the edge of the Victoria Falls is Devil's Pool. A delicious hot spring…
Namib Naukluft Park
Namibia
The Namib-Naukluft Park is the biggest conservation area in Namibia and one of the most…
Lake Dziani
Pamanzi, Comoros
Dziani Dzaha, or Lake Dziani, is a crater lake on the island of Pamanzi in the French overseas…
Mbanza Kongo
Mbanza Kongo, Angola
This old capital of the Kingdom of Kongo is a World Heritage Site. However, the area lies…
Gulf of Tadjoura
Tadjourah, Djibouti
From about November to February you can swim with whale sharks off the coast, for many the…
Djibouti City Market
Djibouti City, Djibouti
The lively market in the African quarter of the capital, with spices and fabrics. Here you can…