The best holiday locations in Africa

The continent which is home to more than 1 billion people in the world is also endowed with some of the most eye-catching and prettiest tourist/travel destinations in the world. From natural to cultural sites, the land is blessed with great weather, good food, hospitable people to deserts, waterfalls, forests, mountains, architectural ruins that shed light into the sheer intelligence of its ancient dwellers.

If you ever have plans of globetrotting then your first destination should be Africa and in case you are looking for the most exciting, breathtaking and adventurous these places should be your best bet. Enjoy Africa

Victoria Waterfalls

The Victoria Falls is situated on the Zambezi River of the border between two countries, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Sometimes called Mosi-oa-Tunya (translated to mean the Smoke that Thunders) by the people who live around Zambezi River, it was discovered by David Livingstone who was an explorer and missionary from Scotland. Since its discovery by the First European it has become a favorite travel destination for so many tourists. As a World Heritage Site, Victoria Falls is the highest fall in the world and can boast of the Victoria Falls Bridge, Victoria Fall Town and the Victoria Falls hotel. Need a swim?? Dive into the naturally formed “Devil’s Pool” on the edge of the fall for an adventure of a lifetime

Table Top Mountain

This mountain derives its name for the table shape it takes and has provided a spectacular view and memories to about 24 million visitors who use its cableway or opt to hike to the top. The Table Top Mountain is a flat-topped landmark which overlooks the beautiful city of Cape Town in South Africa. It forms part of The Table Mountain National Park and is home to several plant and animal species. You can also afford to go mountain biking on the Jeep tracks that are made available on the slopes, visit the Wynberg Caves or watch the sun set on the Blouberg Beach

Masai Mara National Reserve

Also known as Masai Mara and The Mara by the local Masai people, this reserve can be found in the Narok County in Kenya and shares a common border with another game reserve, the Serengeti National Park in Mara Region, Tanzania. You can have a bird’s eye view of several of the animals on the including the Masai lions, African leopards, zebras, Thomson’s gazelle, wildebeest and Tanzanian cheetahs by going on board the hot air balloon or go game viewing with a jeep on the reserve. Hotels, lodges and tented camps for tourists are available inside the Reserve and the Conservation area borders.

Cape Coast Castle

The Cape Coast castle derived its name from the town it was built, Cape Coast and also marked as a World Heritage site by the United Nations. Originally built for economic purpose by the Swedish it was later used as a major transit point for Slaves who were exported to the Americas and Caribbean as part of the infamous Atlantic Slave Trade. The castle overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and visitors are sent through a time capsule of historical events that shaped the 19th century. It’s the perfect and serene getaway for anyone from the Diaspora who wants to connect to their roots.

Nairobi National Park

Another national park worth visiting is the Nairobi National Park in the spectacular nation of Kenya. You can find the small park on the South of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital with a diverse wildlife such as the Cape buffalo, birds of different species, baboons, zebras, giraffes and cheetahs. The park is also very popular for its sizable rhinoceros population. This park offers you a taste of Safari like never seen or heard off with a great education and video package provided by the Park’s authorities.

Great Mosque of Djenné

The Mosque is celebrated for its architectural style, design and cultural relevance to the people of Djenne. Marked as a World Heritage Site by the UN, the Mosque stands on the floodplains of the Bani River in Mali. An annual festival is held for the mosque’s maintenance with music and food. Due to the mud that was used in constructing the mosque, the festival is held to repair all the damages that had been caused by erosion. The festival is a delight to watch as old people sit to watch young men take part in the renovation.

Mount Kilimanjaro

The tallest mountain in Africa, the Kilimanjaro is a volcanic mountain with three peaks. It is popular for mountain-climbing and hiking activities. Mount Kilimanjaro is part of the Kilimanjaro National Park in Tanzania with an ever-green natural groove and home to Safari wildlife. You’re allowed to have a wedding on the summit if you may.

Lake Retba

The Lake is located a few hundred meters from the Atlantic Ocean, 35 km northeast of Dakar. It’s pink and purple color is due to the presence of a micro organism that develops a red pigment to withstand the salt concentration. It’s an awesome place to swim but the water is extremely salty you may float.

Victoria & Alfred (V&A) Waterfront

The waterfront is situated in Cape Town and has wonderful view of the Atlantic Ocean, Table Bay Harbour, and Table Mountain. The waterfront was designed by Adrian van der Vyver which is considered one of the most tourist friendly places in the world.

Kenya Airways, The Pride of Africa; flies daily from Accra to 43 destinations in Africa, including the cities where you find these attractions.

Kenya Airways was recently voted Africa’s Leading Airline and has won the award for Leading Airline Business Class Africa for 4 consecutive years. Its holidays solutions business unit, KQ Holidays, specializes in putting together awesome holiday packages across the world, but especially within Africa.

Kenya Airways takes pride for being in the forefront of connecting Africa to the World and the World to Africa through its hub at the ultra-modern Terminal 1A at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.

Visit www.kenya-airways.com for more information on Kenya Airways.