Cape Town, South Africa
District Six Museum
A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.
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Cape Town, South Africa
A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.
Gansbaai, South Africa
An odd little fishing town that is inundated by tourists looking to be locked up in a cage and surrounded by great white sharks, because why not?
Lambert's Bay, South Africa
This small island off Lambert's Bay is home to more than 2,000 Cape gannets and is the only such breeding colony open to the public.
Maputo, Mozambique
From neon green watering holes to bleached elephant foetuses, this Mozambique museum makes natural history weird.
Entebbe, Uganda
An aeronautical-themed resort forged around rusty relics from the golden age of air travel.
Entebbe, Uganda
A monument marks the spot where the first Catholic missionaries arrived in Uganda.
Bughendera, Uganda
Nestled in Uganda's Semliki Valley Wildlife Reserve, is a one-of-a-kind safari lodge.
Kisoro, Uganda
The home of half the world's population of critically endangered mountain gorillas.
Mbarara, Uganda
One of the most detailed and historically accurate collections of Ugandan artifacts depicting Bahima tribal history, culture, and daily life.
Nyabushozi, Uganda
Uganda's smallest savannah park is home to over 350 species of birds and mammals.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
This monument is a stark reminder of the horrors of the Zanzibar slave trade.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
This slowly crumbling mansion was home to one of East Africa's richest and most powerful slave traders.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
In Zanzibar, a historic 19th-century palace is a reminder of the world's shortest war.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
Freddie Mercury's childhood home is now a monument to the iconic Queen rockstar.
Zanzibar, Tanzania
After sunset the heart of Zanzibar's historic Stone Town neighborhood transforms into a culinary playground.
Monduli, Tanzania
A salty red wasteland in Tanzania is a breeding spot for endangered flamingos.
Mlolongo, Kenya
This beautiful, all-in-one museum, private residence, and bed and breakfast houses a rich collection of African art.
Nairobi, Kenya
A glass and sculpture wonderland forms an oasis in a remote part of Kenya.
Nairobi, Kenya
This urban park is home to monkeys and a number of endangered plants.
Nairobi, Kenya
Strolling through these vintage locomotives offers a surprising amount of insight into the history of Kenya.
Nairobi, Kenya
Located in Nairobi National Park, this animal orphanage is the oldest of its kind in Kenya.
Nairobi, Kenya
This wildlife trust is dedicated to orphaned elephant rescue and conservation.
Valparaiso, Chile
What was once a unique system of urban elevators is turning into a mechanical ruin.
Santiago, Chile
A beautiful deserted greenhouse in the middle of a park.