Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary (45 minutes northeast of Saint Louis): located in the Senegal River Delta (near the Senegal border with Mauritania), the Djoudj Sanctuary is a 16,000-hectare wetland, consisting of a large lake surrounded by streams, ponds and backwaters. It forms a vibrant but fragile sanctuary for approximately 1.5 million birds, such as the […]
Bandia Reserve (Dakar-Mbour Road (N1), between Sindia and Nguékokh, 64 km from Dakar, visitors organize a day trip to visit this 3,500-hectare nature reserve, which has a variety of animals from rhinos to antelopes , gazelles, impalas, zebras, crocodiles, giraffes, buffalo, monkeys, jackals and even lions. There is also an on-site restaurant that serves daily […]
Accrobaobab Adventure Park (off National Route 1, 65 km. south of Dakar): this is the only park anywhere that’s built entirely within a forest of baobab trees. There is an array of activities for both children and adults, such as zipline baobab, adult adventure tracks, baobab climbing, and elastic trampo baobab. There are also team […]
Brava (island) – this is the smallest of Cape Verde’s islands (with a population of just 4,000). There are few worthy beaches here, due to its rugged coastline (fringed by steep cliffs). Eco-tourists may be attracted to its mountainous terrain (with its main town, Nova Sintra) being well into the island and located 520 meters […]
Boa Vista (island) – this island is the closest that faces the African mainland (proximate to Senegal and Mauritania). Thus, hot winds from that region tend to reach this island (making it the hottest and driest anywhere in Cape Verde). Boa Vista is known for its white sand beaches (such as Praia da Chave beach, […]
Dr. Livingstone’s House (Malawi Road, Zanzibar) — this building is named for the well-known and respected missionary-cum-explorer, Dr. David Livingstone, who used it as a base for his wanderings. During the second half of the 19th century, several other European missionaries and explorers, such as Burton and Speke, used it as the starting point for […]
Hamamni Persian Baths (Soko Ya Mohogo, Stone Town, Zanzibar) – built by Sultan Said Barghash in the last 19th century, these were the first public baths in existence in Zanzibar. Although they are no longer functioning, the Persian Baths are maintained in near-perfect condition. To go inside the baths, one must ask the caretaker, living […]
Arusha Declaration Museum (Makongoro Road by Uhuru Roundabout, Arusha) – this museum celebrates the country’s independence from British colonialism in 1961. It also highlights Tanzanian leader Julius Nyerere’s 1967 declaration calling for African self-reliance, socialism, and ujamaa (familyhood) — the philosophy that would guide Tanzania’s national development. The museum also chronicled the country’s colonial era […]
Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre (Highway A104 & Dodoma Street, Arusha) –– housing a great selection of modern and antique art, the Arusha Cultural Heritage Centre is a place where Tanzania’s past mingles with its present. Explore the history of more than 100 tribes that inhabit the country and pick up carvings, books, gemstones and clothing […]
Plage of Yoff Tongor (Dakar): this is a local beach in the city of Dakar. In addition to swimming, there is also the Malika Surf Camp, which offers a variety of activities (from surf school to yoga). The rooms are also available for rent. Visit the Malika website for more details: www.malikasurfcamp.com