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- Category: East Africa
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in southwestern Uganda is a UNESCO World Heritage site famed for its rich biodiversity and unforgettable mountain gorilla encounters. Lush greenery, cascading waterfalls, and vibrant local culture offer a timeless journey into nature and tradition.
Imagine stepping into a world where dense greenery, mist, and ancient trees surround you. This is the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Located in Uganda, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It can be found in the southwestern part of the country, at the edge of the Rift Valley, this remarkable forest covers over 320 square kilometres. It is celebrated for its misty hills, abundant vegetation, and unmatched biodiversity.
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- Written by: Outwardbounders Team
- Category: Northern Africa
Ride one of the world’s longest trains through the heart of the Sahara. The Iron Ore Train in Mauritania is a journey of adventure, endurance, and stunning landscapes.
The Iron Ore Train in Mauritania is one of the longest trains in the world, offering an unparalleled journey through the vast and unforgiving Sahara Desert. Stretching over 700 kilometres from the mining town of Zouérat to the port city of Nouadhibou, this train serves both economic and passenger needs.
Unlike traditional train rides, this experience is raw and challenging—travellers ride atop open-air wagons filled with iron ore and are exposed to extreme weather conditions. While it lacks luxury, the Iron Ore Train provides a rare and unfiltered connection to Mauritania’s landscapes, people, and history.
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- Written by: Meres J. Weche
- Category: Southern Africa
In addition to Sandwich Harbour — off Walvis Bay, a must-see destination on the list for my trip to Namibia was Sossusvlei. The two main attractions are the well-known Dune 45, the Bid Daddy Dune and the majestic Deadlvei, awe-inspiring valley floor lying at the foot of the latter, where 600 to 900-year-old dead trees contrast against the cracked salt and clay white pan.
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- Written by: Meres J. Weche
- Category: Southern Africa
Arriving at the Sossusvlei Lodge in Sesriem, Namibia from the sea-side city of Swakopmund, after a long 360-kilometre drive through gravel roads, and witnessing unforgettable scenic views of the Namib desert, was like entering into one of those desert oases we read about in books and short stories.
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- Written by: Meres J. Weche
- Category: Southern Africa
Travellers setting out to discover the mesmerizing dunes of Namibia's Sossusvlei often stay in the small settlement of Sesriem, located just outside the gate to the Namib-Naukluft Park leading to Sossusvlei — 60 kilometres away.
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- Written by: Meres J. Weche
- Category: Southern Africa
The stunning images of Sandwich Harbour and its colossal sand dunes running straight up uninterrupted along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, on the western shores of Namibia, triggered my interest in embarking on a self-drive adventure through the oldest desert in the world — the Namib.
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- Written by: Meres J. Weche
- Category: Southern Africa
Etosha National Park was high on the list when planning my self-drive adventure in Namibia. It's one of the world's greatest places to see wildlife. Covering a vast 22,270 square km domain, it's home to over 100 mammal species, 340 types of birds, as well as 110 reptile species.
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