The Sabratha Archaeological Site is located 60 kilometers east of Tripoli, the port city of Libya. It was a Phoenician trading post and an outlet for exporting goods from the African interior. The main structures in Sabratha were mostly built between the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, when the city reached its peak. The grand...
Leptis Magna was once one of the grand cities of the Roman Empire and is considered the best-preserved ancient Roman city site in the Mediterranean region. It was expanded and artistically adorned by Septimius Severus, who was born there and later became its ruler. Leptis Magna is renowned for its magnificent public monuments, artificial harbor…
Umm ar-Rasas Archaeological Site is the best-preserved Roman-era city ruins in North Africa and one of the most well-maintained ancient Roman sites along the Mediterranean coast. The site was originally a Roman military camp and later developed into a town around the 5th century AD. The ruins include 16 churches, as well as well-preserved…
Leptis was a historic and cultural city in Libya, a North African country. The scale and remarkably well-preserved ancient Roman ruins here often astonish first-time visitors. Stepping into the 2.5-square-kilometer expanse of ancient Roman remains, the first sight to greet you is the majestic Arch of Septimius Severus. The arch was named after the…
Ubari is both an oasis town and the capital of Libya’s Wadi al Hayaa District. This desert oasis, nestled within the Sahara, is a hidden paradise and one of the must-visit destinations when exploring the Sahara Desert. Ubari is located in the Targa Valley...
The stunningly beautiful Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley was the first natural heritage site inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List at this session of the World Heritage Committee. This site consists of three relatively shallow lakes in Kenya’s Rift Valley Province...
Outukei Resort is located in the heart of Amboseli National Park at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, surrounded by clusters of acacia and phoenix palm trees. The door or window of any guest room opens up to a widescreen-like view of the majestic Kilimanjaro and the lush wetlands below. The designers used a large amount of wood…
Introduction: The Maasai Mara National Reserve is located in the southwestern region of Kenya, bordering Tanzania, and is contiguous with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Established in 1961, the reserve spans an area of 1,800 square kilometers. It is home to a vast and diverse array of wildlife, including approximately 95 species of mammals and 4…
Highlights – Elephants: Amboseli is a paradise for elephants, home to large herds due to the relatively sparse tree cover. African elephants are highly sensitive to smell and sound. Their diet mainly consists of grass, grass roots, tree buds, shrubs, tree bark, fruits, and vegetables, and they need to drink 30–50 gallons of water per day…
Lake Bogoria is located in Kenya's Rift Valley Province, on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, north of Lake Baringo. It is a well-known calcium carbonate lake in Kenya, covering an area of about 30 square kilometers, and serves as a habitat for numerous birds and wildlife. Lake Bogoria is a gathering place for many flamingos. By April, tens of thousands of flamingos flock here in large groups,…
Lake Baringo is located 280 kilometers north of Kenya's capital, Nairobi. It is the northernmost freshwater lake in the East African Rift Valley region and a large freshwater lake renowned for birdwatching. Covering an area of approximately 130 square kilometers, the lake stretches 19 kilometers in length and 10 kilometers in width, with a depth of 7.6 meters. It was formed due to…
Thomson’s Falls is the second largest waterfall in Kenya, with a drop of 74 meters, located on the Ewaso Narok River which originates from the Aberdare Mountains. It is close to the famous equator village of Nyahururu town in central Kenya, at an altitude of 2360 meters. The waterfall was in the…
Lake Naivasha is a freshwater lake in Kenya, an eastern African country, and one of the freshwater lakes in the East African Rift. Located about 90 kilometers northwest of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, it lies within the Rift Valley. The lake was formed by tectonic subsidence, stretching 20 kilometers from north to south and 13 kilometers from east to west, with a maximum depth of 20 meters and a surface elevation of 1,8…
Lake Nakuru National Park is located in the south of Nakuru, the capital of Kenya's Rift Valley Province, covering an area of 188 square kilometers. It is a park specifically established to protect birds and one of Kenya’s wildlife reserves. In 1960, Lake Nakuru, along with the nearby grasslands, swamps, woodlands, and mountains, was designated as a bird sanctuary. In 1968...
Nakuru is the capital of Kenya's Rift Valley Province, the country’s fourth-largest city and the largest in the central and western part of Kenya. It lies adjacent to Lake Nakuru and boasts abundant tourism resources. Agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism are the city’s three major economic pillars. It is renowned for its vast farmlands and the pink-hued Lake Nakuru. Nakuru is...
Ol Pejeta Conservancy is located in Kenya's Rift Valley Province, nestled between the Aberdare Mountains and Mount Kenya. It is a non-profit nature reserve. This non-profit sanctuary spans 360 square kilometers and aims to provide a peaceful habitat for wildlife. Ol...
Suguta Valley is part of the East African Rift in Kenya, located south of Lake Turkana in the Rift Valley Province. It is one of the driest regions in Kenya, though it is also traversed by seasonal rivers that provide it with water. The valley features diverse landscapes, including beautiful lakes...
Lake Magadi is located in Kenya's Rift Valley Province, about 80 kilometers southwest of the capital Nairobi. It is one of the southernmost inland lakes in Kenya, formed by fault subsidence, and is an alkaline lake. The lake stretches approximately 48 kilometers from north to south and about 14 kilometers from east to west. Its size varies depending on the rainy or dry season, typically ranging between...
Jeffrey's Bay is a port city located in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, about a one-hour drive southwest of Port Elizabeth. The city is named after Jeffrey, the first person to settle here. Jeffrey's Bay is a growing city that, in the past...
Addo Elephant National Park is an elephant sanctuary located near Port Elizabeth and one of South Africa’s 20 national parks. Established in 1931, it was initially created to protect the last 11 elephants remaining in the area. Today, it has grown into a park that is home to much more than just elephants. Addo Elephant National Park now has over 450...