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Namibia

Namib Sand Sea

A desert that rolls right up to the ocean, where it's so dry animals live off the fog.
Allison Added by Allison
Victoria Falls, Zambia

Devil's Swimming Pool

The world's highest and most dangerous infinity pool lies at the precipice of Victoria Falls.
Josh Added by Josh
Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe

Chinhoyi Caves

The stunningly blue waters of these beautiful caves also have a violent past.
Michael Henry Added by Michael Henry
Zambia

Source of the Zambezi

Africa's fourth longest river originates from a burbling spring in a secluded stretch of woods.
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Ndola, Zambia

Ndola Slave Tree

Once a meeting point for Swahili slave traders, this ancient tree is now a monument to those killed by the slave trade.
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Serenje, Zambia

Livingstone Memorial

An obelisk marks the spot where a British explorer's heart was buried before the rest of his body was transported to England.
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Kasama, Zambia

Chambeshi Monument

A stone memorial marks the spot where the fighting of World War I finally ceased—three days after the armistice was signed in Europe.
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Zambia

Kalambo Falls

This stunning waterfall is the backdrop to a site that has seen continuous human habitation for 250,000 years.
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Kasama, Zambia

Chishimba Falls

Arrogance and quarreling are forbidden near these three sacred waterfalls.
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Mpika, Zambia

Nachikufu Cave

This fascinating cave is packed with prehistoric rock art and Stone Age tools.
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Chinsali, Zambia

Kapishya Hot Springs

A secluded natural oasis hidden deep along a rainforest trail.
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Meknes, Morocco

Prison de Kara

Designed as a labyrinth, this subterranean prison was crafted without bars or doors.
Fred Cherrygarden Added by Fred Cherrygarden
Idrija, Slovenia

Idrija Mercury Mine

This was the second largest mercury mine in the world and one of the oldest preserved mine complexes in Europe.
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Predjama, Slovenia

Predjama Castle

Castle and secret tunnel withstood a siege until its owner was killed by the Holy Roman Empire, while sitting on the toilet.
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Umm ar-Rasas, Jordan

Um er-Rasas

The remains of three different ancient civilizations have been found at this rich archaeological site.
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
Zanzibar, Tanzania

Slave Market Memorial

This monument is a stark reminder of the horrors of the Zanzibar slave trade.
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
Zanzibar, Tanzania

The House of Wonders

In Zanzibar, a historic 19th-century palace is a reminder of the world's shortest war.
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Zanzibar, Tanzania

Mercury House

Freddie Mercury's childhood home is now a monument to the iconic Queen rockstar.
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Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tippu Tip's House

This slowly crumbling mansion was home to one of East Africa's richest and most powerful slave traders.
Tony Dunnell Added by Tony Dunnell
Unguja Ukuu, Tanzania

Unguja Ukuu

A remote island settlement off the coast of Tanzania is a storied archaeological site with an ancient past.
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Kusini, Tanzania

Kuza Cave

This sacred, circular cave is lined with pools so clear and still that it's hard to tell where the water begins.
Max Cortesi Added by Max Cortesi
Province de Tinghir, Morocco

Todra Gorge

One of the most spectacular canyons in the world.
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Merzouga, Morocco

Erg Chebbi

God's Saharan sandbox of wrath.
dzamonja Added by dzamonja
Province de Zagora, Morocco

Erg Chigaga

Exploring the wilder, more passionate sibling of Erg Chebbi feels like discovering a secret sun-kissed planet from another galaxy.
Nina Ragusa Added by Nina Ragusa