Top 5 Safari Parks in Africa | Best places to see different animal species

Africa is famous place for its amazing wildlife, because there are many such safari parks in Africa Where many types of animals live and walking around, it is very interesting to see some rare animal species from close. Today i am going to tell you about Africa's famous safari park, where once you must go to enjoy the wildlife.

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Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
This safari park in Kenya is famous for big wild cats. Every year around 2.5 million animals come  here from Tanzania by traveling 2,000 kilometers. Maasai Mara has been considered as the home of wildlife on earth. Here you can see the animals roaming in the open air very closely. This area is preserved by savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, along the Tanzanian border. Here you can see many animals like lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras and hippos. This grassy plain landscape is crossed by the Mara and Talek rivers.

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Central Kalahari Game Reserve, Botswana
This safari park of Botswana is famous for its desert forests and Kalahari lions all over the world. This is the only fortress of black hay lions in the world. During a research, it was revealed that, the Kalahari lions have been living here from about 30 thousand years. There are many such lodge here that gives you a 4-wheeler service to roam safari. You can listen to the roar of lions very easily in your camp here.

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Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda
This safari park in Uganda is known for its magnificent landscape and wild buffalo's. The area of this park is surrounded by huge mountains and Kidepo Valley National Park is one of the beautiful safari parks in Africa. These parks, located on the border of Sudan and Kenya. Kidepo Valley National Park is spread over 1,442 square kilometres area in the Karamoja region of northeast Uganda. It is dominated by the 2,750 metres Mount Morungole.

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Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area, Tanzania
This Safari Park in Tanzania is most known for 5 large animals elephants, lions, buffaloes, rhinos and leopards. This area is also known as the 'Lost World'. The park is best place on earth to see wild animals. Here you can easily see elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, lions and leopards walking around the area. If you are taking the fun of safari park for the first time then this place is good for you. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is well protected area in Tanzania and there is also a World Heritage Site located 180 km west of Arusha. The area is named on a large volcanic caldera within the area.

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Etosha National Park, Namibia
Etosha National Park was named after the 22 thousand square feet lake in the area of ​​the park. In the local language, it means 'great white place'. Apart from the five large animals, it is also known for chinkara and deer. Here you will see a flock of more than 300 species of birds. This park is spread over the 22,270 square km area and home of 114 species of mammal, 340 species of bird, 110 species of reptile and 16 species of amphibian. The Etosha Park is one of the first places designed for a holiday.

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Victoria Falls - One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World

Victoria Waterfall, which is called the Mosi-Oa-Tunya in the local language, is a waterfall located on the Zambezi River in Africa. This waterfall is considered to be one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

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Surrounded with lush gardens, high-altitude mountains, exciting wildlife, lakes, rivers, ocean and beautiful waterfall, are all such features, due to which every traveler want to go to Africa. The most surprising thing in Africa's natural beauty is the magnificent Victoria Falls. This waterfall can be called a beautiful wonder of nature. It is estimated that about 55 lakh cubic meters water of Zambezi river falls below the valley and it can be enjoyed by the front end of this valley, which is as high as the river's edge. The falls create mists which can be realized from more than 20 kilometers away. The famous Scottish explorer David Livingstone discovered this waterfall, which called as Victoria Falls, but its older name is, Mosi-oa-Tunya, means "the smoke that thunders.”

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At the base of the falls the depth of water is 70 meters.

According to evolution researchers, nearly 100,000 years ago the falls were formed.

In 1855, after British queen Victoria visit this place, the Scottish explorer, Doctor David Livingstone named it as a Victoria falls.

The famous Scottish explorer Doctor David Livingstone was a first European person who saw this waterfalls.

The local people of this area called Victoria Falls as a “Mosi-oa-tunya,” which means ‘smoke that thunders.’

The mists generated from the falls make the surrounding Rain Forest the only place which receives continuous rainfall 24 hours a day.

When the sun rays goes through through the mist from Victoria Falls it creates an beautiful and colorful rainbow.

Since 1983, The Zambezi National Park protects that falls and now Victoria Falls National Park also protect it since January 2013.

This beautiful waterfalls on the Zambezi River is located on the border of the two countries Zambia and Zimbabwe in the continent of Africa.

Elephants come at the falls to feed on grasses and fruits growing along the banks of Zambezi river.

More than 550 million liters of water drops 305 feet (93 m) below in every minute over the cliff at Victoria Falls.

In wet or rainy season, the width of Victoria Falls is reaches over a 1 mile wide (1,609 meters).

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How to reach to the Victoria Falls

By Air
There are regular flights operated by Air Zimbabwe, from Harare to Victoria Falls. Apart from this, Air Namibia and South African Airways also manage some direct flights from Johannesburg.

By Road
If you are coming from Zimbabwe, take the renowned Victoria Falls Bridge to enter the town. In case, if you are coming from Lusaka, drive through the Southbound Kafue Road and take a right turn towards Mazabuka. The total distance between Lusaka to Victoria Falls is approximately 300 miles.

By Train
If you are coming from Zimbabwe, then you can take trains from Johannesburg or Pretoria. On the other hand, in Zambia the trains run from Lusaka to Livingstone daily.

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Madagascar - One unique place on the earth to visit

Madagascar, or 'Republic of Madagascar' is a huge island country located on the east coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean. The main island, Madagascar, is the fourth largest island in the world. Five percent of the world's plant and some unknown animal species are exist here, 80 percent of these are found only in Madagascar. It's busiest capital, Antananarivo is a hillside complex of royal palaces and avenue of the Baobabs, a dirt road surrounded by oldest trees of the centuries, which are only found in Madagascar.

"Avenue of Baobabs, Madagascar" (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Rod Waddington

Here are some interesting facts about Madagascar

The fourth largest island in the world, Madagascar is based on approximately 587,000 2 km area with its three large island Borneo, Greenland and New Guinea.

Madagascar is a island of most unique plant and animal species, which are only seen in the forest of Madagascar.

There are only two seasons, a hot rainy season starts in November and last until April and a dry cooler season starts in May and last until October.

Antananarivo is the capital city and also the most populated city of this island with the population of around 21,290,000.

Madagascar has rich wildlife, but in spite of this it one of the poorest countries in Africa. Because, the people of this region face lots of problems such as poor educational system, poor health care, malnutrition and many economic problems.

In Madagascar, 52% population of this country maintain their indigenous religious beliefs, other 41% population are Christian and 7% are Islamic.

The two official languages of Madagascar is French and Malagasy. From 1895 to 1957 Madagascar Island was under the French rule.

Something about two thousand years ago, when humans arrived on this island, it has lost more than 80% of its original forest.

The president of Madagascar Hery Rajaonarimampianina, has a most longest surname than any other president in the world.

Ninety per cent of the country's population lives below the International poverty line, which live on less than two dollars a day.

In the forest of Madagascar you can still experience more than 100 species and sub-species of lemurs.

Some major species of vanilla are found in Madagascar and total 80 per cent of the world’s vanilla comes from this island.

The national sport of Madagascar is rugby and it stands at 35th place in the world rankings for this.

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Best places to visit in Madagascar

Ile Sainte Marie

Isalo National Park

Tsingy de Bemaraha

Nosy Be

Avenue of the Baobabs

Ifaty

Royal Hill of Ambohimanga

Andasibe-Mantadia

Masoala National Park

Ranomafana National Park

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One mysterious lake in Tunisia - Lac de Gafsa

The lake in the desert of Tunisia is not less than any miracle. When you hear the name of any desert, you may have thoughts of sand, barren and heat, but we are telling you an incident where there was happen a miracle in the desert, which became a mysterious lake in the desert. This incident is not today, but years ago. Those who see this unique miracle of nature, considered as the greatest miracle of the world.

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Well, this world has lots of a miracles, but sometimes there are such miracles which believe in something similar to a dream. But let us tell you that there are some unique natural wonders from many years and these miracles attract lots of travelers around the world. Today, we are telling you about the miracle of a similar nature that happens sometime in centuries.

As you know, due to the geopolitical upheaval of the Earth, some mysterious and surprising events occur on this earth from time to time. A similar incident recently took place in the desert of Tunisia when the deserted overnight became a huge lake in the desolate desert. You might have been amazed to hear this, but this is true and it can be said as a miracle of nature.

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The reason for the formation of the lake is unclear, though geologists believe that this is a seismic process. Due to any disturbance or upheaval, water under the ground came to the surface. The rest will be fully realized only after the investigation. Earthquake, flood and landslide can change the geography of any place, but in the desert all these possibilities are less visible. So, the lake in this desert is not less than a miracle.

A few years ago, the local people named the lake as 'Lake de Gafsa'. The local administration has warned not to use its water. Officials have warned the locals that lake water can be harmful and poisonous to health, because when water came out, it was a clear blue color and later it turned into a dark green color. However, even after the administration's warnings, people are still approaching it. They are not able to stop themselves from enjoying the lake in the scorching heat of the desert.

According to the local administration, the size of the lake spread over a distance of one hectare could be one million cubic meters. At the same time, its depth can be from 10 to 18 meters. It is present in the Gafsa city of Tunisia. Here is the country's mining industry and the Gafsa city is the biggest place of phosphate mines.

This is not the only incident to get water out of the ground in this way. Due to geological changes since centuries, such miracles have come in the desert. Due to some geological activities in this process, water from the depths of the ground gets accumulated on the surface and takes the form of a pond.

In the geologic language, such ponds are called Guelta. Their biggest feature is that they never dry up, they continuously filled with water, which coming from the ground. One such Guelta is world's biggest desert resort. Whether the lake that is suddenly formed in the desert of Tunisia is a Guelta or not, it will only be known after investigation.

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Morocco Tour | Best places to visit in Morocco

It is hardly don't like anyone to travel and when it comes to the traveling with friends who wants to miss the chance. While traveling, you not only get a opportunity to experience new adventures but can also be enjoyed it too. So if you are planning to travel around the world with friends and want go to a place other than US, UK and Australia, where you can relax and explore the city and its nightlife as well, then this article is for you.

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In such a way, you can fulfill all your wishes by visiting Morocco in Africa. In Morocco, you get many options to roam around from party to try different types of adventure sports trials. It is said that nightlife is excellent in foreign countries, so if you also want to take advantage of its experience then Blue city Chaouen will definitely best option for your trip in Morocco, which can always memorable for ever. Due to being around Europe, the Moroccan city's culture has a mixture of both Arab and European. Fes City, Marrakesh City and Asilah are great places to roam in Morocco.

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Fes City
One of the oldest and most beautiful cities of Morocco. Where you will find samples of many old and unsurpassed buildings. If you are interested in learning about architecture, then definitely visit Mekness. There you will get a lot to see and learn.

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Marrakesh
The city is located at the bottom of the Atlas Mountains, the royal city of Marrakesh is full of   historical things. There's a lot to see and do in Marrakesh. Attractions like, the Djemma El-Fna central square, the Tombs of  Saadian, El Badi Palace and the bustling markets. For the best experience in Marrakesh, definitely consider to staying within the city's traditional Riads "medina walls".​

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Asilah city
The city of Asilah is painted with cobalt blue color. For Vaastu and art lovers, this place is not less than any Paradise. The big walls and forts made by the Portuguese work to enhance the beauty of this place. To reach here you will find buses and trains easily. Asilah is a best place to Relax and walk around. The city is also famous for sea food.

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High Atlas
High Atlas is the highest point in Morocco, also called as the Grand Atlas Mountains located in central Morocco, North Africa. High Atlas rises at the Atlantic Ocean in the west and spreads to the Moroccan-Algerian border in the eastern direction. This place is the perfect destination for mountain hikers and skiing.

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Rabat
Rabat is the capital city of Morocco, obviously its beauty and texture will also be special. Come here to see the famous and special Sahara Desert, this place will definitely gives you very memorable moments of your life. Rabat town is located across the shore of Bouregreg River and the Atlantic Ocean, It's known for its French-colonial and Islamic heritage, like the Kasbah of the Udayas. The Berber-era royal fort in Rabat is surrounded by French designed parks and overlooks the ocean.

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Merzouga
Merzouga is a small Moroccan desert town based on the shore of Erg Chebbi, a charmed sea of wind blown Sahara's sand dunes. It is the perfect place to get a taste of Bedouin life. Camel rides are the most authentic and enjoyable way to explore the surrounding areas. On the west of Merzouga, Dayet Srji is a seasonal salt lake which often dry in summer. When this lake is full of water, it attracts a large range of migratory birds, including desert warblers, Egyptian nightjars and flamingos.

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Amazing Floating village | Venice of Africa

There are many such floating restaurants in the world that attracts everyone to visit. But today, we are going to tell you about the world's most beautiful floating village. Yes, restaurants, houses and shops all float above the water in this unique village. Actually, this beautiful village was built by people so that they did not have to do slavery. But now, this village is became a tourist attraction and the tourists are coming from far away to see this village.

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This unique village name is Ganvie which located in ​​Benin, West Africa, has a population of around 20 thousand people and most people live in the center of the nokoue lake. It is the largest village in the world situated on the lake, the people of tofinu community decided to settle down here for their safety. The tribe of the name of phone wanted to make these people their slaves, but for religious reasons they could not enter in the water. That's why they did not make the Tofinu  community slaves. After this the tofinu community made a village on this lake.

The houses, shops and restaurants in this village are all made of such wood, which floats easily over the water. A floating market is also installed on this lake. Although these people also have a small piece of land that they themselves have prepared, but the people of this village have built a school for their children at that piece of land.

"Shia Mosque at Ganvie" (CC BY 2.0) by D-Stanley

This floating village is also famous by the name of Venice of Africa. People of this village do fishery. In 1996, Ganvie village was included in UNESCO World Heritage List. The village based at few miles from the nearest shoreline and about a 4 hour from the capital city. Boats are rented out here for a trip to Lake. Due to its unique culture, this village became very famous as a popular tourist place.

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