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Africa is home to unique places that are definitely worth a visit if you are the adventurous type.
1. Ifrane, Africa’s “Little Switzerland” – Morocco
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If you are too bored with the Alps, you can always go to Ifrane, one of Africa’s few ski resorts.
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2. Joal Fadiouth, the Shell Island – Senegal
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The whole island is built on shells. You should absolutely visit the mixed religion cemetery entirely made out of shells.
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3. Chefchaouen, the Blue City – Morocco
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Chefchaouen was painted blue by Jewish refugees in the 1930’s and remained as is ever since.
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4. Ouidah, the home of Voodoo – Benin
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If you are into mysticism, you should definitely head to Ouidah the birthplace of the Voodoo practice. If you plan to spend the night there, keep in mind that you might have a visit from one of the snakes from the Pythons Temple, as the doors of this sacred place are left open at night.
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5. Nova Cidade de Kilamba, the Chinese Ghost Town – Angola
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The city covers 12,335 acres, with 750 apartment buildings, 12 schools, and more than 100 retail units. The construction cost was estimated around $3.5 billion, yet the city is totally empty.
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6. Tiebele, the Artsy Village – Burkina Faso
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All houses in this village are nicely painted. The customs requires women to decorate the walls of their homes.
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7. Migingo Island, the Controversial Fishing Island – Kenya or Uganda
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Mignigo Island has been in the center of a dispute between Uganda and Kenya who both claimed ownership of the island. The waters in that area are rich in Nile Perch, a fish that is heavily exported.
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8. Kolmanskop, the Ghost Town – Namibia
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Once a very dynamic city, Kolmanskop was deserted because when the neighboring diamond mine closed. The sand has now taken over.
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9. Matmata – Tunisia
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This village was built to avoid a massacre promised by invading soldiers from Rome and Egypt. The houses were built by scraping into troglodyte rocks.
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10. Siwa Oasis – Egypt
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Most buildings of this oasis are made with salt mud and rock.
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11. Ganvie, the Lake City – Benin
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This city was built in the middle of Lake Nokoue. The houses are supported by stilts in the middle of the lake.
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12. Shashamene, the home of the Rasta’s – Ethiopia
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This territory is the home of all Jamaican Rastafarian who wished to return to the “Promised Land”.
SEE ALSO: 20 Islands You Must Visit At Least Once In your Lifetime.
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