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10 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites In Africa You Should Know About

 

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Africa is home to unique geographical features. Today, we present you with the 10 Best UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation) world heritage sites in Africa.

10 best UNESCO world heritage sites in Africa

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Mount Kilimanjaro is a dormant volcano in Tanzania, which has three volcanic cones: Kibo, Mawenzi, and Shira. It is the highest mountain and highest volcano in Africa. It is also considered the tallest peak to climb in Africa. The mountain is surrounded by forests and animals.

Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

Serengeti National Park is an icon of Africa and one of the best safari destinations in the world. It is one of the best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa. It is also one of the oldest ecosystems on earth. The park has broad grasslands with Acacia trees. It is the main tourist attraction in Tanzania.

Cliff of Bandiagara, Mali

The Cliff of Bandiagara in Mali is the must-see UNESCO World Site in Africa. The Bandiagara site has some beautiful architecture. In this place, the Dogons have built an incredible cliffside settlement of houses, granaries, altars, and sanctuaries called the “Land of the Dogons.”

Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is the world's largest intact caldera. It has global importance for biodiversity conservation due to the presence of countless species, including critically endangered black rhinos and some of the largest tusker elephants.

Ancient Thebes, Egypt

Ancient Thebes in Egypt is one of the best UNESCO Heritage Sites in Africa. In 1979, the ruins of ancient Thebes were classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The ancient Thebes is located in Luxor. Thebes is a striking testimony to Egyptian civilization at its height.

Great Lakes, Kenya

The Great Lakes of Kenya are home to around 4 million lesser flamingos. There are many other bird species and fish species in the area. The property features sizeable mammal populations, including black rhino, Rothschild's giraffe, greater kudu, and lion.

Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe is one of the most beautiful World Heritage Sites. The place is known for its wilderness and beauty. It has one of the highest populations of African wild dogs. Elephants, hippos and Nile crocodiles can also be found in this area.

Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

Great Zimbabwe is a medieval city in the south-eastern hills of Zimbabwe. The ruins of Great Zimbabwe are a unique testimony to the Bantu civilization of the Shona between the 11th and 15th centuries.

Stone Town, Zanzibar

The Stone Town of Zanzibar is the old part of Zanzibar City. The place is a fine example of the Swahili coastal trading towns of East Africa. The buildings of Stone Town are executed in coralline ragstone and mangrove timber.

Robben Island, South Africa

Robben Island was used at various times between the 17th and 20th centuries as a prison, a hospital, and a military base. Nelson Mandela was jailed for 27 years in this place. The place made the World Heritage Sites list based on its cultural significance.

These are some of the best world heritage sites in Africa. Which is your favourite world heritage site?

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