Africa
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1. Djibouti Djibouti » DJI Place » City Africa 2 views 💖 1 |
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Djibouti, officially the Republic of Djibouti, is a country in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Somalia to the south, Ethiopia to the southwest, Eritrea in the north, and the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to the east. Somali and Afar are widely spoken, but French and Arabic are official languages. Djibouti is a multi-ethnic nation with a population of 1,066,809 in 2024. | |
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2. Djibouti City Djibouti » Djibouti Place » City Djibouti 2 views 💖 1 |
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Djibouti City, Djibouti is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Djibouti, a small but strategically vital nation in the Horn of Africa on the Gulf of Tadjoura. Known for its unique location, cultural blend, and geopolitical significance. Djibouti had a population of 776,966 inhabitants in 2024. | |
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3. Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea » GNQ Place » City Africa 2 views 💖 1 |
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Equatorial Guinea, officially the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, is a country on the west coast of Central Africa. Formerly the colony of Spanish Guinea. It is known for its rich oil reserves and a history of authoritarian rule. As of 2024, the country had a population of 1,795,834, The capital city, Malabo, is located on the island of Bioko, not on the mainland. | |
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4. Malabo Equatorial Guinea » Malabo Place » City Equatorial Guinea 6 views 💖 1 |
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Malabo is the capital of Equatorial Guinea and the province of Bioko Norte. It is located on the north coast of the island of Bioko. In 2018, the city had a population of approximately 297,000 inhabitants. Notable buildings in Malabo include Malabo Cathedral, Malabo Government Building and the Malabo Court Building. | |
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5. Fiat Tagliero Building Eritrea » Asmara Place » Tourism Mereb St, Asmara, Eritrea 185 views 💖 1 |
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The Fiat Tagliero Building is a Futurist-style service station in Asmara, Eritrea. The Fiat Tagliero Building was built in 1938; it is an architectural ode to the automobile Fiat’s Lingotto factory in Torino. It’s also the most magnificent futuristic gas station ever built even if Tagliero is thousands of miles from Italy’s industrial heartland. | |
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6. Church of Our Lady of the Rosary Eritrea » Asmara Place » Temple Harnet Ave, Asmara, Eritrea 191 views 💖 1 |
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Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, also known as the Catholic cathedral od Asmara, is an impressive large Revival First Romanesque style cathedral that is located in the capital city of the State of Eritrea, Asmara. Built in 1922 by the colonial authorities of Italian Eritrea, since 2015 is part of the Eritrean Catholic Church, and is the seat of the Eritrean Catholic Archeparchy of Asmara. | |
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7. Eritrea Eritrea » ERI Place » City East Africa 9 views 💖 1 |
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Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa, with its capital and largest city being Asmara. Eritrea is in East Africa, bordering the Red Sea, between Djibouti and Sudan, with a long disputed border with Ethiopia. Its population was 3.47 million in 2023. | |
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8. Royal Palaces of Abomey Benin » BEN Place » Historical Place Abomey, Benin 424 views 💖 1 |
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The Royal Palaces of Abomey are 12 palaces spread over an area of 40 hectares (100 acres) at the heart of the Abomey town in Benin. | |
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9. Chutes de Tanougou Benin » BEN Place » Outdoors Tanguieta, Benin 394 views 💖 1 |
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Tanougou Falls is a waterfall in the Atakora mountains on the edge of the Pendjari Game Park in the north of Benin. | |
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10. Door of No Return Benin » BEN Place » Historical Place Ouidah, Benin 321 views 💖 1 |
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The Door of No Return is a memorial arch in Ouidah, Benin. The concrete and bronze arch, which stands on the beach, is a memorial to the enslaved Africans who were taken from the slave port of Ouidah to the Americas. | |
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11. W National Park Benin » BEN Place » Outdoors Benin 332 views 💖 1 |
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The W National Park is a major national park in West Africa around a meander in the River Niger shaped like the letter W. | |
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12. Benin Benin » BEN Place » City Africa 14 views 💖 1 |
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Benin, officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. The capital is Porto-Novo, and the seat of government is in Cotonou, the most populous city and economic capital. Its population in 2022 was estimated to be 13,754,688. Agriculture plays an important role in Benin's economy, generating 70 per cent of employment and nearly 25 per cent of GDP. | |
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13. Maseru Lesotho » Maseru Place » City Lesotho 14 views 💖 1 |
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Maseru is the capital and largest city of Lesotho. It is also the capital of the Maseru District. Located on the Caledon River, Maseru lies directly on the Lesotho–South Africa border. It sits at the elevation of 1,600 m (5,200 ft). Maseru had a population of 330,760 in the 2016 census. | |
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14. Morocco Morocco » MAR Place » City Morocco 509 views 💖 2 |
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Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is the westernmost country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It had a population of 36,828,330 in 2024. Its capital is Rabat, while its largest city is Casablanca. Its official and predominant religion is Islam, and the official languages are Arabic and Berber. | |
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15. Africa Africa » AF Place » City Continent 11 views 💖 1 |
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Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent after Asia. It covers 20% of Earth's land area and 6% of its total surface area. With nearly 1.4 billion people as of 2021, it accounts for about 18% of the world's human population. There are 54 African countries in Africa. | |
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16. Eswatini Eswatini » SWZ Place » City Africa 12 views 💖 1 |
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Eswatini is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered by South Africa on all sides except the northeast, where it shares a border with Mozambique. Its population was 1,236,126 in 2023. As one of the few remaining monarchies in Africa, culture and heritage are deeply engrained in all aspects of Swazi life, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all who visit. | |
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17. Mbabane Eswatini » Mbabane Place » City Eswatini 11 views 💖 1 |
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Mbabane is the most populous city in Eswatini, and is one of the two capitals (along with Lobamba), serving as the executive capital. It has an estimated population of 94,874 (2010). It is located on the Mbabane River and its tributary the Polinjane River in the Mdzimba Mountains. The average elevation of the city is 1,243 meters. | |
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18. Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary Eswatini » Mbabane Place » Outdoors Lobamba, Eswatini 211 views 💖 1 |
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Mlilwane Wildlife Sanctuary is Eswatini's oldest protected area, owned and managed by a non-profit trust. | |
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19. Guinea Guinea » GIN Place » City Africa 12 views 💖 1 |
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Guinea, officially the Republic of Guinea[b], is a coastal country in West Africa. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Its population was 13,986,179 in 2023. its capital is Conakry. Guinea is a land of surprising beauty, from the rolling mountain plateau of Fouta Djalon to wide Sahelian lands and thick forests. | |
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20. Conakry Guinea » Conakry Place » City Guinea 9 views 💖 1 |
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Conakryis the capital and largest city of Guinea. A port city on the Atlantic Ocean , it serves as the economic, financial and cultural centre of Guinea. Its population as of the 2014 Guinea census was 1,660,973. The harbour is an important trading post which exports various goods such as exotic fruits, coffee, cocoa and fish. | |
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21. Fouta Djallon Guinea » GIN Place » Town Guinea 201 views 💖 1 |
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Fouta Djallon is a highland region in the center of Guinea, roughly corresponding with Middle Guinea, in West Africa. The Fouta has mountains and gorges carved up by rivers and towering waterfalls. There is jungle thick enough to blot out the sun, with strangler figs climbing up centuries old trees, and sweeping vistas above the tree-line offering views of the lower altitude plains that lie to the north. | |
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22. Mount Loura Guinea » GIN Place » Outdoors Guinea 191 views 💖 1 |
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Mount Loura is the northernmost point and highest peak at 1,573 metres (5,161 ft) in the Fouta Djallon in northern Guinea. | |
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23. Guinea Bissau Guinea Bissau » GNB Place » City Guinea Bissau 21 views 💖 1 |
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Guinea-Bissau, officially the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, is a country in West Africa that covers 36,125 square kilometres (13,948 sq mi) with an estimated population of 2,078,820 in 2023. It borders Senegal to its north and Guinea to its southeast. Bissau is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau. | |
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24. Bissau Guinea Bissau » Bissau Place » City Guinea-Bissau 25 views 💖 1 |
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Bissau is the capital and largest city of Guinea-Bissau. As of 2015, it had a population of 492,004. Bissau is located on the Geba River estuary, off the Atlantic Ocean, and is Guinea-Bissau's largest city, major port, its administrative and military center. The vital cashew nut crop provides a modest living for most of Guinea-Bissau's farmers, and is the main source of foreign exchange. | |
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25. Malolotja National Park Eswatini » Mbabane Place » Outdoors Eswatini 201 views 💖 1 |
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Malolotja National Park covers 18,000 hectares or 44,000 acres of mountain wilderness on Eswatini's northwestern border with South Africa. The park includes Ngwenya Mountain, Eswatini's second highest mountain 1,829 m, and Malolotja Falls which drop 89 metres or 292 ft, the highest in Eswatini. Habitats include short grassland to thick riverine scrub, bushveld and Afromontane forest. | |
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26. Mount Speke Uganda » UGA Place » Outdoors Uganda 46 views 💖 1 |
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Mount Speke is found in the Rwenzori Mountains National Park and is the second highest in the Rwenzori ranges.Jointly together with Mount Baker and Mount Stanley, forms a triangle encircling the upper Bujuku Valley. The nearby peak is Mount Stanley, 3.55 kilometers (2.21 mi) to the south-southwest side. These mountains are positioned in an area range popularly known as The Mountains of the Moon. | |
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27. Ste Anne Marine National Park Seychelles » SYC Place » Outdoors Seychelles 497 views 💖 3 |
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Departing from Victoria, just 5 km (3 miles) off the coast of Mahé is the oldest marine reserve in the Seychelles, named for its largest island, Sainte Anne. Besides this island and the surrounding lagoon, the park is home to Moyenne Island, Round Island, Long Island, Cerf Island, Ile Cachée, and shallow ocean waters. In total, the park covers 14.43 km² (5.6 sq. miles), and consists mostly of coral reef. | |
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28. Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania Algeria » DZA Place » Historical Place Sidi Rached, Algeria 256 views 💖 1 |
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The Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania is a funerary monument located on the road between Cherchell and Algiers, in Tipaza Province, Algeria. The mausoleum is the tomb where the Numidian Berber King Juba II (son of Juba I of Numidia) and the Queen Cleopatra Selene II, sovereigns of Numidia and Mauretania Caesariensis, were allegedly buried. | |
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29. Ngorongoro Conservation Area Tanzania » TZA Place » Outdoors Tanzania 237 views 💖 1 |
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The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a protected area in Tanzania, located approximately 180 kilometers (110 miles) west of Arusha. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is home to a variety of wildlife, as well as the famous Ngorongoro Crater. | |
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30. Black River Gorges National Park Mauritius » MUS Place » Outdoors B103 - Plaine Champagne Road, Mauritius 255 views 💖 1 |
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Black River Gorges National Park is a protected area located in the southwestern part of Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean. The park covers an area of 67.54 km2 and is known for its unique ecosystem, which includes dense forests, waterfalls, and a variety of endemic plant and animal species. | |
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31. Chamarel 7 Coloured Earth Geopark Mauritius » MUS Place » Outdoors Seven Coloured Earth in, Chamarel, Mauritius 121 views 💖 1 |
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The Seven-coloured Earth is located in the heights of Chamarel. An unexpected site formed by a geological phenomenon that gave to the earth a palette of seven colours. This unique place deserves to be seen. | |
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32. Mount Baker Uganda » UGA Place » Outdoors Uganda 43 views 💖 1 |
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Mount Baker, locally known as Kiyanja, is a prominent peak in Uganda's Rwenzori Mountains National Park, situated approximately 2.8 kilometers from the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Standing at an elevation of 4,844 meters (15,892 feet), it ranks as the sixth highest mountain in Africa. | |
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33. Mount Kenya Kenya » KEN Place » Outdoors Kenya 37 views 💖 1 |
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Mount Kenya, the second-highest mountain in Africa after Kilimanjaro, is a stunning landmark in Kenya and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mount Kenya is situated in central Kenya, about 150 kilometers (93 miles) northeast of Nairobi, near the equator. Its highest peak, Batian, reaches 5,199 meters (17,057 feet), followed by Nelion (5,188 meters) and the trekking peak, Lenana (4,985 meters). | |
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34. Mount Kilimanjaro Tanzania » TZA Place » Outdoors Tanzania 46 views 💖 1 |
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Mount Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania, East Africa, is the highest mountain in Africa with an elevation of 19,341 feet (5,895 meters). It is the largest free-standing mountain in the world and is one of the seven summits. | |
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35. Serengeti National Park Tanzania » TZA Place » Outdoors Tanzania 261 views 💖 1 |
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Serengeti National Park is a world-renowned wildlife sanctuary located in Tanzania, East Africa. The park covers an area of approximately 14,763 square kilometers (5,700 square miles) and is famous for its spectacular wildlife migrations, which see millions of animals moving across the plains in search of food and water. | |
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36. Nairobi National Park Kenya » Nairobi Place » Outdoors Nairobi, Kenya 35 views 💖 1 |
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Nairobi National Park is a unique wildlife sanctuary located just 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) south of Nairobi's central business district, making it the only national park in the world bordering a capital city. The park was established in 1946, making it Kenya's first national park. It is approximately 117 square kilometers (45 square miles). | |
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37. Bomas Of Kenya Kenya » Nairobi Place » Town Nairobi, Kenya 50 views 💖 1 |
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The Bomas of Kenya is a cultural center located approximately 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) from Nairobi's city center. It was established in 1971 as a way to preserve and celebrate Kenya's rich cultural heritage. The name "Bomas" is derived from the Swahili word "boma," meaning a homestead, reflecting the focus on traditional lifestyles. | |
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38. Chinatown Mauritius Mauritius » Port Louis Place » Town Port Louis, Mauritius 93 views 💖 1 |
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Chinatown is a historic neighborhood located in the capital city of Port Louis, Mauritius. It is situated near the city center and is known for its vibrant atmosphere, colorful architecture, and rich cultural heritage. Chinatown is home to a large population of people of Chinese descent, and the area is a hub of activity for locals and visitors alike. | |
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39. Hell's Gate National Park Kenya » KEN Place » Outdoors Kenya 44 views 💖 1 |
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Hell's Gate National Park is a unique and ruggedly beautiful park located near Lake Naivasha in Kenya's Great Rift Valley. Known for its striking landscapes, geothermal activity, and rich wildlife, Hell’s Gate provides a rare opportunity to explore a Kenyan national park on foot or by bicycle. The park’s dramatic cliffs, gorges, and geothermal springs inspired parts of Disney’s The Lion King, and its wild scenery continues to captivate visitors. | |
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40. Archaeological site of Carthage Tunisia » TUN Place » Historical Place 88 La Goulette Rd, Carthage, Tunisia 48 views 💖 1 |
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The Archaeological Site of Carthage, located in Carthage, Tunisia, is a significant and historically rich area recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979. Situated on the coast of the Mediterranean, Carthage was originally founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century BCE and became one of the most powerful cities of the ancient world. The site holds layers of history, showcasing influences from the Phoenician, Punic, and Roman civilizations. | |
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41. Great Mosque of Kairouan Tunisia » TUN Place » Historical Place Rue Sidi Abdelkader, Kairouan, Tunisia 45 views 💖 1 |
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The Great Mosque of Kairouan, located in Kairouan, Tunisia, is one of the most important and oldest mosques in the Muslim world, dating back to 670 CE. Founded by the Arab general Uqba ibn Nafi, it holds a revered place in Islamic history and architecture and is considered one of the holiest sites in North Africa. The mosque has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its architectural and cultural significance. | |
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42. Porto Novo Benin » Porto Novo Place » City Benin 50 views 💖 1 |
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Porto-Novo is the official capital of Benin, located in West Africa along the Gulf of Guinea. It’s the second-largest city in the country, after Cotonou, which is the economic hub. Known for its rich history and diverse cultural influences, Porto-Novo has roots that trace back to the colonial period and beyond, blending local Yoruba traditions with French and Portuguese legacies. | |
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43. Nyika National Park Malawi » MWI Place » Outdoors Malawi 47 views 💖 1 |
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Nyika National Park, located in northern Malawi, is the country's largest national park and one of Africa's most unique landscapes. Spanning over 3,200 square kilometers, the park sits atop the Nyika Plateau, a high-altitude grassland and montane ecosystem. Its name, "Nyika," translates to "where the water comes from," and the park's diverse ecosystems serve as crucial watersheds for the region. | |
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44. Draa Valley Morocco » MAR Place » Outdoors Morocco 52 views 💖 1 |
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The Draa Valley, stretching across southern Morocco, is a breathtaking region defined by its dramatic desert landscapes, lush oasis villages, and ancient kasbahs (fortified structures). Following the course of the Draa River, the valley extends from the High Atlas Mountains near Ouarzazate down to the Sahara Desert, with palm groves, date plantations, and fertile farmland dotting the area. | |
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45. Makgadikgadi Pans Botswana » BWA Place » Outdoors Botswana 46 views 💖 1 |
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The Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana are among the largest salt flats in the world, sprawling across approximately 12,000 square kilometers. They are remnants of an ancient lake, Lake Makgadikgadi, which once covered a significant part of southern Africa. When the lake dried up thousands of years ago, it left behind a vast, shimmering expanse of salty terrain punctuated by sandy islands, ancient baobabs, and clusters of palm trees. | |
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46. Nxia Pan National Park Botswana » BWA Place » Outdoors Botswana 53 views 💖 1 |
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Nxai Pan National Park is a stunning area in northeastern Botswana, adjacent to the Makgadikgadi Pans. It covers around 2,580 square kilometers and is named after the Nxai Pan, one of the fossilized salt pans in the region that dates back thousands of years. Unlike the barren salt flats of Makgadikgadi, Nxai Pan is covered with grasslands, dotted with small acacia trees, and surrounded by sandy savanna. | |
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47. Spitzkoppe Namibia » NAM Place » Outdoors Namibia 41 views 💖 1 |
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Spitzkoppe, also known as the "Matterhorn of Namibia," is a stunning group of granite peaks in the Namib Desert, located between Swakopmund and Usakos in Namibia. Rising dramatically out of the surrounding plains, the peaks reach a height of about 1,728 meters (5,669 feet) above sea level and are some of the most recognizable natural landmarks in the country. | |
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48. Sabratha Ancient Theatre Libya » LBY Place » Historical Place Sabratah, Libya 46 views 💖 1 |
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The Ancient Theatre of Sabratha is one of the most striking and well-preserved remnants of Roman architecture in North Africa. Located in the ancient city of Sabratha, Libya, which was part of the Roman province of Tripolitania, the theatre dates back to the 2nd century CE, during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, who himself was born in nearby Leptis Magna. | |
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49. Dar Mustapha Pacha Algeria » DZA Place » Historical Place Rue Aoua Abdelkader, Casbah 16000, Algeria 59 views 💖 1 |
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Dar Mustapha Pasha is located in the lower Kasbah, in the district Souk-el-Djemâa, bordering the street brothers Mecheri. This palace is an exceptional architectural wealth. It was built in 1798 for the Dey Mustapha Pasha, it was then the home of General Trobriant, then converted in 1863 into a national library until 1948 to become the headquarters of several organizations. | |
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50. Sabratha Museum Libya » LBY Place » Museum Sabratah, Libya 52 views 💖 1 |
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The Sabratha Museum is located in the ancient city of Sabratha, Libya, which was part of the Roman Empire and a significant city in the region. Sabratha itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famed for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including a majestic theater, temples, and basilicas. | |