Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is a renowned botanical garden located in Cape Town, South Africa. It’s internationally acclaimed for its stunning beauty, diverse plant life, and contributions to botanical research and conservation. Established in 1913, Kirstenbosch covers an area of 528 hectares and is nestled at the eastern foot of Table Mountain, providing…
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Place To Escape – Bahia Palace (Morocco) (Africa)
Photo by: Abdelmoughite El Moussaoui Bahia Palace is a historic palace located in the heart of Marrakech, Morocco. It was built in the late 19th century, in the 1860s, by Grand Vizier Si Moussa, and it was later expanded by his son, Ahmed ben Moussa, who was also known as Ba Ahmed. The palace…
Place To Escape – Tsingy De Bemaraha National Park (Madagascar) (Africa)
Photo by: Randolfo Santos Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the western part of Madagascar. Its name, “Tsingy,” which means “walking on tiptoes” or “where one cannot walk barefoot” in the Malagasy language, refers to the unique limestone formations that characterize the landscape. The park is famous…
Place To Escape – Nyerere National Park (Tanzania) (Africa)
Photo by: Dáša Říhová Nyerere National Park is a national park located in Tanzania. Formerly known as Selous Game Reserve, it was renamed in 2019 in honor of Julius Nyerere, Tanzania’s first president. Nyerere National Park is one of the largest protected areas in Africa, covering an area of about 50,000 square kilometers…
Place To Escape – Nyungwe Forest National Park (Rwanda) (Africa)
Photo by: Ukuli jehovahniss Nyungwe Forest National Park is a renowned conservation area located in southwestern Rwanda, covering an extensive area of approximately 1,020 square kilometers. This biodiverse tropical rainforest is considered one of the oldest in Africa, dating back to the Ice Age. It is celebrated for its rich flora and fauna, including a…