African Landmarks - 25 Famous Landmarks in Africa Visual Story

Introduction This curated African landmarks list covers the 25 most famous landmarks in Africa that you... See all Landmarks

The Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

LANDMARK 1 The Great Pyramids of Giza are probably the first Egyptian landmark to come to mind... See all Landmarks

The Nile River, Egypt

LANDMARK 2 The Nile River is the longest river on Earth, stretching for 6,650 kilometres. Located in... See all Landmarks

The Valley of the Kings, Egypt

LANDMARK 3 As the name suggests, the Valley of the Kings is where many Egyptian Pharaohs were... See all Landmarks

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

LANDMARK 4 Victoria Falls is one of the largest waterfalls on the planet, standing at 108 meters... See all Landmarks

The Avenue of Baobabs, Madagascar

LANDMARK 5 Although locals see the Avenue of Baobabs as just a dirt road with neatly-lined Baobab... See all Landmarks

Zanzibar, Tanzania

LANDMARK 6 The magical Zanzibar is an archipelago of islands located off the Tanzanian coast. This destination... See all Landmarks

Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

LANDMARK 7 Olduvai Gorge is a famous paleoanthropological site in Africa. Located in the northern part of... See all Landmarks

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

LANDMARK 8 The Serengeti National Park is a large conservation area in northern Tanzania. This magnificent park... See all Landmarks

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

LANDMARK 9 You cannot talk about African landmarks without mentioning Mount Kilimanjaro! Lying on the border between... See all Landmarks

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

LANDMARK 10 Situated in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in the Great Rift Valley in northern Tanzania, the... See all Landmarks

Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches, Ethiopia

LANDMARK 11 Ethiopia is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa. It boasts a diverse culture... See all Landmarks

The Omo National Park and River Valley, Ethiopia

LANDMARK 12 Located in southwestern Ethiopia, the Omo River Valley and the surrounding national park are inhabited... See all Landmarks

Sossusvlei, Namibia

LANDMARK 13 Sossusvlei is one of the best-known tourist attractions in Namibia. This area is characterised by... See all Landmarks

Fish River Canyon, Namibia

LANDMARK 14 The Fish River Canyon is the second largest canyon in the world after the Grand... See all Landmarks

Timbuktu, Mali

LANDMARK 15 Timbuktu is a city in Mali located on the southern threshold of the Sahara Desert... See all Landmarks

Sahara Desert, Morocco

LANDMARK 16 The Sahara Desert is the largest and hottest desert on Earth. It's also one of... See all Landmarks

Chefchaouen, Morocco

LANDMARK 17 Chefchaouen is one of the oldest and most spectacular towns to visit in Morocco, drawing... See all Landmarks

Medina of Marrakech, Morocco

LANDMARK 18 The Medina of Marrakech (Marrakesh) in Morocco is a day and night market. The vibrant... See all Landmarks

Kruger National Park, South Africa

LANDMARK 19 Kruger National Park is one of Africa's largest game reserves and is found on the... See all Landmarks

Table Mountain, South Africa

LANDMARK 20 With an altitude of 1,084 meters, Table Mountain stands majestically over the beautiful city of... See all Landmarks

Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda

LANDMARK 21 While there are many fantastic safari destinations in Africa, such as Kenya and Tanzania, Rwanda... See all Landmarks

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

LANDMARK 22 Maasai Mara National Reserve, in southwestern Kenya, is an expansive wilderness famous for its vast... See all Landmarks

Okavango Delta, Botswana

LANDMARK 23 The desert Okavango Delta is a peaceful and tranquil paradise that lies in the middle... See all Landmarks

Makgadikgadi Salt Pans, Botswana

LANDMARK 24 The Makgadikgadi Pans make up the largest salt pan in the world. Located in the... See all Landmarks

Reunification Monument, Cameroon

LANDMARK 25 The Reunification Monument in Cameroon is one of the most important landmarks in Africa. The... See all Landmarks

In Summary

Conclusion As the second-largest continent in the world, Africa is rich in tourist attractions. Along with... See all Landmarks

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