Places to visit in Africa
1. Olduvai gorge and the shifting sand dunes-
Tanzania
It believed to hold the earliest evidence of the existence of human ancestors. popularly referred to as the cradle of mankind.
2. Lake Natron the Petrifying Lake of Tanzania
Tanzania is home to many exciting natural wonders of Africa. Here is Lake Natron one
of the freakish wonders to grace Africa. The Lake got its name due to
the mixture of salt and minerals, called natron, which are revealed when
the water’s level decreases. Natron is
a compound that occurs naturally, comes from volcanic ash, and is
mainly consisted of sodium bicarbonate and sodium carbonate. Due to this
phenomenon the lake is highly alkaline, reaching a pH of 9 to 10.5.
The Lake reaches Temps of 40 °C is often salty enough to poison most
animals. The Lake may be red, pink hue, or even orange in the more
shallow parts
due to the crust created by the alkali salt and the microorganisms that live there.
due to the crust created by the alkali salt and the microorganisms that live there.
A photographer, Brandt discovered the calcified creatures when he went on an exhibition to the lake, and could not help but photograph the statue-like birds. The eerie, albeit amazing set of pictures were also pictured in a book published by the photographer, which surely increased the popularity of the lake considerably.
3.The abandoned outdoor movie theater of the Sinai Desert-Misri
Closer Shot of Theater
An Ariel view of theater
4. The Aerial illusion an “underwater waterfall” in Mauritius island
Mauritius in the red circle
5.Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
Tsingy is a 250-square-mile tiger trap made up of massive limestone obelisks riddled with jagged spears. The Park is a protected UNESCO world heritage site. The site of the jagged edged rocks is mesmerising to look, it might look like a scene in a sci-fi movie. The park supports many ecosystems and is home to many different species clinging to the rocks’ exceptionally steep slopes.6.Giraffe Manor-Kenya
The Giraffe Manor, located only 20 kilometers from Nairobi city center, is a luxury boutique hotel. Giraffe Manor offers you an unique experience of the giraffes, with them vying for your attention at the breakfast table, the front door and even your bedroom window. Can you think of anything better than waking up in Kenya to feed a herd of giraffes over your breakfast table?7. Richat structure , Mauritania
[source:unusual.org]
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