Roche Caiman, Seychelles
Isle of Farquhar
A schooner, nicknamed "The Unsinkable," with a long history of survival in the Indian Ocean.
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Roche Caiman, Seychelles
A schooner, nicknamed "The Unsinkable," with a long history of survival in the Indian Ocean.
Plaisance Ward, Seychelles
In the middle of a busy residential neighborhood, a small roofless church being reclaimed by nature.
Victoria, Seychelles
One of the oldest restaurants in the Seychelles.
Saint-Louis, Senegal
A 19th-century architectural masterpiece with ties to Gustave Eiffel.
Senegal
This park was designated by UNESCO as an Endangered World Heritage site.
Dakar, Senegal
This unique religious structure is an architectural gem with arresting ocean views.
Dakar, Senegal
Dakar is home to one of the oldest African art institutions in West Africa.
Mbour, Senegal
An island made out of shells, including a cemetery.
Ndieulé Mbam, Senegal
A tree seems to grow from the ocean floor on this strange strip of sand slowly being overtaken by the sea.
Dakar, Senegal
Over 4,700 miles of trees being planted to hold back the desert.
Rufisque, Senegal
This deceptively salty lake looks like blushing pink lemonade.
Dakar, Senegal
This giant statue is the product of a mixture of corruption, Stalinist architecture, and North Korean manpower.
Caue, São Tomé and Príncipe
Nature’s skyscraper launches out of the terrain with attitude.
Rwanda
This breathtaking island on Rwanda’s Lake Kivu is a haven for thousands of fruit bats.
Gisenyi, Rwanda
A hiking/biking/exploring trail that winds across over 140 miles of Rwandan shoreline.
Réunion
At the center of an island in the middle of the Indian Ocean is a deep chasm ringed by tall waterfalls.
Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
A crypt believed by many Congolese to be a center of black magic.
Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
The tallest building in the Republic of the Congo is a source of pride despite its towering maintenance costs.
Ado Awaiye, Nigeria
Ado Awaye Mountain and the unique lake that sits near its peak are shrouded in ancient legends.
Osogbo, Nigeria
The last remaining site of Yoruba worship of the fertility goddess.
Lekki, Nigeria
This Nigerian nature reserve is home to the longest canopy walkway in Africa.
N'Guigmi, Niger
The world's most remote memorial to the victims of the UTA Flight 772 disaster.
Tchirozérine, Niger
The most remote tree in the world survived desertification, but not a drunk truck driver.
Berkane, Morocco
This Paleolithic cave may be the oldest cemetery in North Africa.