Africa

Lake Tana is the source of the Blue Nile River and the largest lake in Ethiopia, located in the highlands of the country's northwest at an altitude of 1840 meters. It is approximately 84 kilometers long, 66 kilometers wide, and has a maximum depth of 15 meters. Water from the Reb River and Gumara River flows into Lake Tana, and the lake's surface area varies depending on the season and rainfall, typically ranging from 3000 to 3500 square kilometers. After a dam was built at the point where Lake Tana...

The National Museum of Tanzania is composed of five museums in Tanzania, dedicated to preserving and showcasing the country's history and natural landscapes. The museum was initially developed from the Dar es Salaam National Museum and later incorporated the Dar es Salaam Village Museum, Arusha National History Museum, Arusha Declaration Museum, and the Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere Memorial Museum located in Butiama. The largest of these is located in the former capital, Dar es Salaam, featuring exhibits and collections related to anthropology, biology, history, and more. It attracts a significant...

Mikumi National Park is a national park in Tanzania, Africa, established in 1964. Covering an area of 3230 square kilometers, it is one of the four largest parks in the country, surrounded by mountains on the east, south, and west, forming a basin. To the north, it connects with the Selous Game Reserve, and some animals migrate between the two areas during the rainy and dry seasons. Being there, you can see the sky and the earth meet, feeling relaxed and refreshed.Mikumi National Park is one of the top ten...

Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest protected area in Tanzania, covering an area of 2850 square kilometers. It is long from north to south and narrow from east to west. Famous wildlife includes elephants, baobab trees, and African rock pythons. The park is located between Arusha City and Manyara National Park, 118 kilometers from Arusha City and 8 kilometers from the main road. The name of Tarangire National Park comes from the Tarangire River, which runs through the park and is the only source of water for animals during...

Chamarel Waterfalls is located in the southwest of the island of Mauritius, adjacent to the famous Seven Coloured Earth in the area of Chamarel, making it another major tourist attraction. When viewed from a distance, the three waterfalls cascade down from the cliffs, presenting a spectacular sight. Formed by the convergence of two rivers, the mystical Chamarel Waterfalls have a drop of 100 meters with a touch of rare beauty flowing from the native vegetation. The surrounding lush greenery, rolling mountains, and exceptionally beautiful environment showcase a scene of primitive...

Lake Kyoga is a freshwater lake located in the central region of Uganda, with an area of 1720 square kilometers and an altitude of 914 meters. Formed by the flow of the Victoria Nile River in a trough valley, it is part of the large lake region water system and is one of the most important lakes in the central region of Uganda. The lake is home to 46 species of fish and a small number of crocodiles, making it a major fishing ground in the area.Most of Lake Kyoga...

The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary was established in 2005 and is located in the Kafu River Basin area of Nakasongola District, Uganda, only 176 kilometers away from the capital city Kampala. It is a private, non-profit animal conservation area. As of 2010, the sanctuary remains the only rhino conservation base in Uganda. The Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary aims to steadily increase the rhino population by providing a natural habitat for rhinos, raising and protecting them, and gradually introducing them into Uganda's national parks. Through visitation, guidance, and publicity, the sanctuary aims to...

São Vicente Island is a volcanic island in the Barlavento archipelago of Cape Verde in West Africa, discovered on January 22, 1462, but remained uninhabited. It wasn't until 1838 when a coal station was established in Mindelo on the northern coast of the island to supply passing ships in the Atlantic Ocean that people started to settle on the island, leading to the gradual prosperity of São Vicente Island. São Vicente Island offers excellent natural conditions for water sports, making it perfect for surfing and windsurfing, while the tranquil natural...

South Luangwa National Park is a wildlife sanctuary in Zambia, covering an area of 9050 square kilometers. Located in the southeastern part of Zambia, at the southeastern foothills of the Muchinga Mountains, along the midstream of the Luangwa River, it lies northeast of the capital city Lusaka. It is the second-largest national park in Zambia, named after the Luangwa River Gorge on its eastern side, which is part of the East African Rift Valley, with the Luangwa River flowing through it for 660 kilometers, attracting a variety of wildlife. As...