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1. Hassan II Mosque
Morocco » Casablanca
Place » Temple

SOUR JDID, Casablanca, Morocco

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The Hassan II Mosque is a mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. It is the largest functioning mosque in Africa and is the 7th largest in the world. Its minaret is the world's second tallest minaret at 210 metres (689 ft). Completed in 1993, it was designed by Michel Pinseau under the guidance of King Hassan II and built by Moroccan artisans from all over the kingdom.

2. Kasbah of the Udayas
Morocco » Rabat
Place » Historical Place

Rabat, Morocco

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The Kasbah of the Udayas is a kasbah (citadel) in Rabat, Morocco at the mouth of the Bou Regreg river opposite Salé, and adjacent to the old medina of Rabat. It is listed, along with other sites in Rabat, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was built during the reign of the Almohads.

3. Sainte Anne Resort And Spa
Seychelles » SYC
Place » Resort

Sainte Anne, Mahe Island, East Coast Borderi, Seychelles

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A five hundred-acre private island paradise surrounded by a national marine park, Sainte Anne Resort & Spa exudes quality in a naturally beautiful setting. Hide away in one of the divine, sea-facing private villas featuring Creole-style décor and furnishings and enjoy outdoor living, gazebos perfect for lazy afternoons sunbathing and palatial bathrooms with fabulous outdoor showers.

4. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
South Africa » Cape Town
Place » Outdoors

Rhodes Dr, Newlands, Cape Town, 7735, South Africa

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Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is a renowned botanical garden located at the eastern foot of Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa. It is one of the eight National Botanical Gardens in the country and is celebrated for its diverse plant life, stunning landscapes, and contributions to botanical research and conservation.

5. Robben Island
South Africa » Cape Town
Place » Island

Robben Island, Cape Town 7400, South Africa

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Robben Island was used at various times between the 17th and 20th centuries as a prison, a hospital for socially unacceptable groups and a military base. Its buildings.

6. Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
South Africa » Cape Town
Place » Tourism

Breakwater Blvd, Cape Town 8002, South Africa

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Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is situated in the heart of Cape Town's working harbour with the dramatic backdrop of Table Mountain.

7. Ste Anne Marine National Park
Seychelles » SYC
Place » Outdoors

Seychelles

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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.

8. Morocco
Morocco » MAR
Place » City

Morocco

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Morocco, officially the Kingdom of Morocco, is the westernmost country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It spans an area of 446,300 km2 (172,300 sq mi) or 710,850 km2 (274,460 sq mi), with a population of roughly 37 million. Its capital is Rabat, while its largest city is Casablanca.

9. Abuna Yemata Guh
Ethiopia » ETH
Place » Temple

Ethiopia

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Abuna Yemata Guh is a monolithic church located in the Hawzen woreda of the Tigray Region, Ethiopia. It is situated at a height of 2,580 metres (8,460 ft) and has to be climbed on foot to reach. It is notable for its dome and wall paintings dating back to the 5th century and its architecture.

10. Al Attarine Madrasa
Morocco » MAR
Place » Historical Place

Rue Talaa Kebira, Fes, Morocco

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The Al-Attarine Madrasa or Medersa al-Attarine is a madrasa in Fes, Morocco, near the Al-Qarawiyyin Mosque. It was built by the Marinid sultan Uthman II Abu Said (r. 1310-1331) in 1323-5. It is considered one of the highest achievements of Marinid architecture due to its rich and harmonious decoration and its efficient use of limited space.

11. Telouet Kasbah
Morocco » MAR
Place » Historical Place

Morocco

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Telouet Kasbah is a historic fortified palace located in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Built in the 18th and 19th centuries, the kasbah served as the seat of power for the Glaoui family, who were once one of the most powerful families in Morocco. Kasbah Telouet is a Kasbah along the important former trading route of the caravans between Marrakech and the Sahara.

12. Lalibela
Ethiopia » ETH
Place » Tourism

Ethiopia

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Lalibela is a town in the Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Located in the Lasta district and North Wollo Zone, it is a tourist site for its famous rock-cut monolithic churches. The whole of Lalibela is a large and important site for the antiquity, medieval, and post-medieval civilization of Ethiopia. To Christians, Lalibela is one of Ethiopia's holiest cities, and a center of pilgrimage.

13. Chefchaouen
Morocco » MAR
Place » Town

Morocco

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Chefchaouen is a picturesque city located in the Rif Mountains of northern Morocco. Known for its blue-washed buildings and stunning natural beauty, Chefchaouen has become a popular destination for tourists seeking a unique and peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of other Moroccan cities.

14. Obelisk of Axum
Ethiopia » ETH
Place » Tourism

Aksum, Ethiopia

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The Obelisk of Axum is a 4th-century CE, 24-metre (79 ft) tall phonolite stele, weighing 160 tonnes (160 long tons; 180 short tons), in the city of Axum in Ethiopia. It is ornamented with two false doors at the base and features decorations resembling windows on all sides. The obelisk ends in a semi-circular top, which used to be enclosed by metal frames.

15. Church of Saint George
Ethiopia » ETH
Place » Temple

Lalibela, Ethiopia

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Set apart from the rest of churches in Lalibela, the church of Saint George has become an icon of Ethiopia. The church, carved into the volcanic rock centuries ago, represents the spiritual heart of Ethiopia.

16. Jemaa el Fna
Morocco » MAR
Place » Tourism

Rue El Ksour, 38, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

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Jemaa el Fna is a bustling square located in the heart of Marrakech, Morocco. It is one of the busiest and most vibrant public spaces in the city, and it attracts locals and tourists alike.

17. Victoria Falls
Zambia » ZMB
Place » Tourism

Mosi-o-tunya Road, Livingstone, Zambia

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Victoria Falls is a waterfall in southern Africa on the Zambezi River.

18. Cape Coast Castle
Ghana » GHA
Place » Historical Place

Victoria Rd, Cape Coast, Ghana

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Cape Coast Castle is another significant historical site located along the coast of Ghana, near the town of Cape Coast. Similar to Elmina Castle, it played a central role in the transatlantic slave trade and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

19. Elmina Castle
Ghana » GHA
Place » Historical Place

Elmina, Ghana

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Elmina Castle is a historic landmark located on the coast of Ghana, specifically in the town of Elmina, which is about 12 kilometers west of Cape Coast. It is one of the oldest European-built structures in Africa and holds immense historical significance.

20. Royal Mausoleum of Mauretania
Algeria » DZA
Place » Historical Place

Sidi Rached, Algeria

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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.

21. Fort of Santa Cruz
Algeria » DZA
Place » Historical Place

Oran, Algeria

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Santa Cruz Fort is one of the three forts in Oran, the second largest port city of Algeria. The three forts are connected by tunnels. Fort Santa Cruz was built between 1577 and 1604 by the Spaniards on the Pic d’Aidour above Gulf of Oran in the Mediterranean Sea, at an elevation of above 400 metres (1,312 ft). In 1831, the French occupied Oran and the fort.

22. Kalandula Falls
Angola » AGO
Place » Tourism

Angola

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Kalandula Falls are waterfalls in the municipality of Kalandula, Malanje Province, Angola.

23. Serra da Leba
Angola » AGO
Place » Outdoors

Angola

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Serra da Leba is a mountain range in the province of Namibe, in Angola. Serra da Leba is famous for its altitude, for its beauty and also for the Serra da Leba pass.

24. Royal Palaces of Abomey
Benin » BEN
Place » Tourism

Abomey, Benin

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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.

25. Chutes de Tanougou
Benin » BEN
Place » Tourism

Tanguieta, Benin

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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.

26. Chobe National Park
Botswana » BWA
Place » Tourism

Botswana

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Chobe National Park is a national park located in Botswana, in Southern Africa. It is one of the largest and most biologically diverse national parks in the country, covering an area of approximately 11,700 square kilometers (4,517 square miles). The park is known for its large population of elephants, which is estimated to be around 50,000, making it the largest concentration of elephants in Africa.

27. Moremi Game Reserve
Botswana » BWA
Place » Tourism

Botswana

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Moremi Game Reserve is a national park located in the Okavango Delta region of Botswana. The park covers an area of about 5,000 square kilometers (1,900 square miles) and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hippos, crocodiles, and many species of antelope.

28. Domes de Fabedougou
Burkina Faso » BFA
Place » Outdoors

Burkina Faso

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The Domes de Fabedougou are a unique geological formation located in southwestern Burkina Faso, near the town of Sindou. These natural rock formations are characterized by their dome-like shapes, which have been eroded over millions of years into smooth, rounded structures. The Domes de Fabedougou are made of sandstone and limestone, and they rise up to 20 meters (65 feet) in height.

29. Pics de Sindou
Burkina Faso » BFA
Place » Outdoors

Burkina Faso

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The Pics de Sindou, located near the town of Sindou in southwestern Burkina Faso, are remarkable geological formation in the region. These towering sandstone rock formations rise dramatically from the surrounding landscape, creating a stunning and otherworldly sight.

30. Chutes de la Karera Falls
Burundi » BDI
Place » Outdoors

Burundi

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Kagera waterfalls are a spectacular series of waterfalls in southeastern Burundi.

31. Ruvubu National Park
Burundi » BDI
Place » Outdoors

Burundi

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Ruvubu National Park is the largest national park in Burundi covering 508 square kilometres (196 sq mi).

32. Chaves Beach
Cabo Verde » Praia
Place » Outdoors

Cape Verde

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Chaves Beach is a beach in the western part of the island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde

33. Porto Grande Bay
Cabo Verde » Praia
Place » Outdoors

Cape Verde

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Porto Grande Bay is a bay on the north coast of the island of São Vicente, Cape Verde.

34. Reunification Monument
Cameroon » Yaounde
Place » Historical Place

Boulevard de la Réunification, Yaoundé, Cameroon

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The Cameroon Reunification Monument, also known as the Reunification Monument or Monument de la Réunification, is an important landmark located in Yaoundé, the capital city of Cameroon. The Cameroon Reunification Monument stands as a symbol of unity and serves as a reminder of the country's historical journey towards a united and diverse nation.

35. Mefou National Park
Cameroon » CMR
Place » Tourism

Metet, Ngoumou, Cameroon

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Mefou National Park, also known as Mefou Primate Sanctuary, is indeed located in the village of Metet, in the Ngoumou Division of the Central Region of Cameroon. It is approximately 60 kilometers southeast of the capital city, Yaoundé.

36. Fouta Djallon
Guinea » GIN
Place » Tourism

Guinea

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Fouta Djallon is a highland region in the center of Guinea, a country in West Africa.

37. Mount Loura
Guinea » GIN
Place » Tourism

Guinea

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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.

38. Guelta d'Archei
Chad » TCD
Place » Outdoors

Chad

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The Guelta d'Archei is one of the most famous guelta in the Sahara. The Guelta d'Archei is inhabited by several kinds of animals, most notably the West African crocodile.

39. Aloba Arch
Chad » TCD
Place » Outdoors

Torohi, Chad

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Aloba Arch is a natural arch located in Chad, specifically on the Ennedi Plateau within the Sahara Desert in the northeast part of the country near Libya and Sudan. The arch is considered to be the 8th longest known natural arch, with a span of approximately 250 feet (76.2 m) and a height of 394 feet (120.1 m), making it one of the tallest known arches in the world.

40. Serengeti National Park
Tanzania » TZA
Place » Tourism

Tanzania

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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.

41. Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Tanzania » TZA
Place » Tourism

Tanzania

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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.

42. Amboseli National Park
Kenya » KEN
Place » Tourism

Loitoktok District, Rift Valley, Kenya

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Amboseli National Park is a national park located in Kajiado County, in the southern part of Kenya, near the border with Tanzania. The park covers an area of 392 square kilometers and is famous for its large elephant herds and stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.

43. Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya » KEN
Place » Tourism

Narok, Kenya

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The Masai Mara National Reserve is a wildlife reserve located in Narok, Kenya. The reserve is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kenya and is known for its stunning landscapes and abundant wildlife.

44. Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary
Sierra Leone » SLE
Place » Tourism

Sierra Leone

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Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary covers 100 acres of important rain forest and watershed.

45. Mount Bintumani
Sierra Leone » SLE
Place » Tourism

Sierra Leone

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Mount Bintumani is the highest peak in Sierra Leone and the Loma Mountains, at 1,945 metres.

46. Lake Assal
Djibouti » DJI
Place » Tourism

Djibouti

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Lake Assal is a crater lake in the Danakil Desert in central-western Djibouti.

47. Day Forest National Park
Djibouti » DJI
Place » Tourism

Djibouti

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Day Forest National Park is a national park in the Goda Mountains and Tadjourah Region of Djibouti.

48. Mount Karthala
Comoros » COM
Place » Tourism

Comoros

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Mount Karthala is an active shield volcano located on the southern part of Grande Comore Island, which is part of the Union of the Comoros in East Africa. With an elevation of 2,361 meters (7,746 feet), it is the highest point in the Comoros and one of the most active volcanoes in the world.

49. Moheli Marine Park
Comoros » COM
Place » Tourism

Comoros

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Moheli Marine Park is a protected area located in the Comoros Islands, specifically on the island of Moheli. It was established in 2001 and covers an area of approximately 400 square kilometers (154 square miles) of coastal and marine environments, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests.

50. Mount Sabyinyo
Democratic Republic Of The Congo » COD
Place » Outdoors

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Mount Sabyinyo is notable for its distinctive jagged peaks and is one of the several volcanic mountains in the region. It is part of the Virunga Massif, which is home to the critically endangered mountain gorillas. The Virunga Mountains are renowned for their biodiversity and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.