Jinja, Uganda
Source of the Nile at Jinja
A strangely forgotten claimant to the much contested title of "Source of the Nile."
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Jinja, Uganda
A strangely forgotten claimant to the much contested title of "Source of the Nile."
Namibia
The largest known meteorite on Earth was too big to move.
Solitaire, Namibia
In Namibia there is an installation that explores the intertwined linguistics and existential beliefs of an imaginary community.
Ehlanzeni, South Africa
Raging waters have created a strange geological site that looks like something off of a progressive rock album cover.
Midrand, South Africa
A giant concrete Brutalist water tower in suburban Johannesburg.
Hartbeespoort, South Africa
It's estimated that half of the world's gold was mined from South Africa's "golden arc."
Sun City, South Africa
A safari-themed castle in the South African bush with the largest maze in the southern hemisphere.
Namibia
The remains of diamond fever taken over by the desert.
Vredefort, South Africa
The world's largest impact crater is mainly eroded but still remembers the planet's violent history.
Kimberley, South Africa
Mined to a depth of 240 meters with a perimeter of about 1.6 km, the largest hand-dug excavation in the world.
Cape Town, South Africa
This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.
Breede River DC, South Africa
“The oddest pub in South Africa,” inspired by a practical joke.
Oudtshoorn, South Africa
Largest cave system in Africa.
Mossel Bay, South Africa
South Africa's postal service began with a letter left in a boot beneath this tree.