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Chinatown Mauritius
Mauritius » Port Louis
Place » Town

Port Louis, Mauritius

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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.

Hell's Gate National Park
Kenya » KEN
Place » Outdoors

Kenya

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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.

Archaeological site of Carthage
Tunisia » TUN
Place » Historical Place

88 La Goulette Rd, Carthage, Tunisia

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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.

Great Mosque of Kairouan
Tunisia » TUN
Place » Historical Place

Rue Sidi Abdelkader, Kairouan, Tunisia

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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.

Porto Novo
Benin » Porto Novo
Place » City

Benin

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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.

Nyika National Park
Malawi » MWI
Place » Outdoors

Malawi

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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.

Draa Valley
Morocco » MAR
Place » Outdoors

Morocco

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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.

Makgadikgadi Pans
Botswana » BWA
Place » Outdoors

Botswana

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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.

Nxia Pan National Park
Botswana » BWA
Place » Outdoors

Botswana

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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.

Spitzkoppe
Namibia » NAM
Place » Outdoors

Namibia

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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.

Sabratha Ancient Theatre
Libya » LBY
Place » Historical Place

Sabratah, Libya

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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.

Dar Mustapha Pacha
Algeria » DZA
Place » Historical Place

Rue Aoua Abdelkader, Casbah 16000, Algeria

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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.

Sabratha Museum
Libya » LBY
Place » Museum

Sabratah, Libya

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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.

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.

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.

Algeria
Algeria » DZA
Place » City

Algeria

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Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in North Africa. Algeria covers an area of 2,381,741 square kilometres (919,595 sq mi), making it the world's tenth largest nation by area, and the largest nation in Africa. It had a population of 44 million in 2021. The capital and largest city is Algiers, located in the far north on the Mediterranean coast.

Ancient Sabratha
Libya » LBY
Place » Historical Place

Sabratah, Libya

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Ancient Sabratha, located in present-day Sabratah, Libya, was one of the major cities of the Roman province of Tripolitania. Founded in the 5th century BCE by the Phoenicians, Sabratha became an important center for trade, particularly for the exchange of goods between the Mediterranean and the African interior. Its strategic location on the coast made it a crucial part of the Phoenician network of trading cities along the North African coast.

Arc of Marcus Aurelius
Libya » Tripoli
Place » Historical Place

Al Hara Alkabir St, Tripoli, Libya

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The Arch of Marcus Aurelius is an ancient Roman triumphal arch located in Tripoli, Libya. This well-preserved monument, constructed in AD 165, was dedicated to the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius and his co-emperor Lucius Verus to commemorate their victories over the Parthians and other military campaigns in the East.

Saraya Museum
Libya » Tripoli
Place » Museum

Tripoli, Libya

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The Saraya Museum, also known as the Red Castle Museum, is a major historical and cultural museum located in the Red Castle in Tripoli, Libya. It is one of Libya's most important museums, housing a vast collection of artifacts that span thousands of years of the region's history.

Baths of Antoninus
Tunisia » TUN
Place » Historical Place

Tunisia

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The Baths of Antoninus or Baths of Carthage, located in Carthage, Tunisia, are the largest set of Roman thermae built on the African continent and one of three largest built in the Roman Empire. They are the largest outside mainland Italy. The baths are also the only remaining Thermae of Carthage that dates back to the Roman Empire's era. The baths were built during the reign of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius.