Though technology, communication and Internet have changed so much about our concepts about world travel; there are still who aren't sure about vacationing in Africa. The very name conjures up images of an ancient civilization, tribal lifestyles and everything one can think of when imagining ‘the ‘Dark Continent'.The very fact that Africa is the cradle of civilization makes it a hot holiday destination. So its high time you set out on a Sightseeing in Africa tour.

Mind you! African states aren't just about wildlife and tribal culture, though they are an inseparable part of the continent. Africa boasts of heritage countries like Egypt, spectacular seascapes like in Seychelles and great Desert adventure as on the Namib and Sahara.

If you are someone who enjoys history, heritage and culture there are hundreds of must visits in countries like Egypt; Ethiopia; Morocco; South Africa; Gambia and Senegal; Zambia; Cameroon and Congo.

For the lover of wilds African states are a storehouse of raw natural beauty and exotic wildlife. There are plenty of jungles and game reserves across the African continent. There are national parks in countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Uganda, Zambia and Malawi.

The most visited national Parks in Africa

Masai Mara in Kenya

Also known as the Serengeti – Masai Mara Ecosystem, this game reserve is one of its kinds. It is famous across the world for the great annual wildebeest migration phenomenon. People come from all over the globe to witness this unusual and fantastic animal parade.

Etosha National Park in Namibia

This unique nature reserve is known for a large Salt Pan that can actually be seen from space! There are plenty of camp sites spread across the reserve, It is undoubtedly South Africa's most accessible and visited wild area. Besides the Salt Pan the park is covered with Mopani trees, camel thorn vegetation and other variety of vegetation.

Moremi and Okawango Delta in Botswana

Lilly scattered floodplains, islands, dense forests and grasslands offer natural habitats for a large number of wild animal and bird species. This park is known for its large population of the Big Five –Lion, Elephant, Buffalo, Rhinoceroses, and leopard.

 

Okapi Wildlife Reserve

This park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Congo Basin and Itturi forest is an integral part of the reserve. The forest is home to more than 5,000 endangered Okapi besides offering a home to a large number of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds.

Gebel Elba National Park in Egypt

The mountainous terrain lies close to Marsa Alam. The local vegetation is interesting. There is a large desert area that coincides with a tropical forest, mangroves of the Red Sea, Islands, coral reefs and coastal areas.