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3 BETWEN 20 FAMOUS LANDMARKS IN AFRICA
3 BETWEN 20 FAMOUS LANDMARKS IN AFRICAAfrica is the worlds second- largest mainland with 54 countries and a land of incredibly different peoples, geographies and histories. From the scorching heat of the desert to the lush green sticky rainforests, Africa is home to a variety of creatures and shops. Natural milestones in Africa range from mountains to rock conformations, gutters and falls.
As a mainland, Africa has seen numerous important conglomerates make their mark, including the dictators of Ancient Egypt, the Romans and the Ancient Greeks. Africa is the cradle of humanity, with substantiation of the first humans marked on itslandscape.However, then are 20 milestones in Africa you can not miss, If you’re planning a trip to this magnific mainland.
1- MOUNT KILIMANJARO – TANZANIA
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania is Africa’s tallest peak and stands at 5895 m above sea level.
Unusually, it stands alone rather than as part of a mountain range, as it was formed during volcanic activity.
Mount Kilimanjaro was formed from three volcanoes, one of which is dormant, so could one day erupt.
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro will take climbers through five ecological zones, from bushland towards the foot of the mountain to an almost arctic climate at the summit.
Kilimanjaro is topped by a glacier, however, due to global warming, the glacier has shrunk by more than 82% since 1912.
2- TABLE MOUNTAIN – SOUTH AFRICA
Table Mountain, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, watches over Cape Town in South Africa.
The mountain’s famous flattened peak, a 3km plateau, was once the base of an ancient valley.
The mountain is famous for its many species of flora and fauna and supports many endangered plants including Peninsula Sandstone Fynbos and Afromontane forests.
A cable car is available to take visitors to Table Mountain’s peak, however, walking routes are also available.
The views from the top, no matter how you ascend, are however striking.
3- VICTORIA FALLS – ZAMBIA AND ZIMBABWE
Forming the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe on the Zambezi River is Victoria Falls, an awe-inspiring waterfall known today as the ‘greatest curtain of falling water in the world’.
The falls cascade over a sheer cliff of basalt, and due to the gorges narrow form, the opposite basalt cliff benefits from the sprays and mist caused by the falls to nourish its rainforest environment.
Victoria Falls are visible from many vantage points. For the most famous and breathtaking view, head to Knife-Edge Bridge.
