The Great Migration, Tanzania: It's follow-the-leader time as wildebeests make a dangerous but necessary river crossing. Click through this gallery to see 24 more stunning locations you can visit in Africa:
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Table Mountain, South Africa: They've got the table and the wine; you can provide the company. Find this gorgeous natural setting in sophisticated Cape Town.
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Djmaa el Fna, Morocco: Could this be the world's most mesmerizing market? You're sure to be charmed beyond the snake charmers.
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Sossusvlei Dunes, Namibia: Who knew sand could be stunning? Found in Namib-Naukluft National Park, this stark stretch is known for its large, red sand dunes and is one of Namibia's most popular attractions.
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Mountain gorillas, Rwanda: It's one of the most rewarding encounters in the natural world -- a close-up meeting with Rwanda's mountain gorillas.
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Victoria Falls, Zambia and Zimbabwe: In the 1800s, members of the Kololo tribe living in the area appropriately called it Mosi-oa-Tunya, "The Smoke that Thunders."
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Spitzkoppe, Namibia: Don't get stuck between a rock and a hard place here, which is far too easy to do. But what an unusual sight it is. Spitzkoppe is a German word for "pointed dome."
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Sahara Dunes, Morocco: You'll definitely have to empty out your shoes after a walk through the Sahara Dunes. This is one of the easier entry points into the wonders of the vast Sahara Desert.
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Pyramids of Giza, Egypt: And you thought building your garden wall was hard work! These are so old that they were already ancient wonders and a tourist attraction to the Romans 2,000 years ago.
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Nyika Plateau National Park, Malawi: Malawi calling. Your dream escape awaits in this beautiful part of Africa's Great Rift Valley.
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Makgadikgadi Pans, Botswana: Saltier than a salt shaker and seemingly forever desolate and dry. That's until transformational rains come, bringing an onslaught of greenery and wildlife.
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Draa Valley, Morocco: Date palms and kasbahs make a good team in the Draa Valley, a fertile band that cuts through desert plateau. Hikers and trekkers are rewarded with some of Morocco's most beautiful scenery.
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Sphinx, Egypt: With the body of a lion and human head, this ancient colossus is still enveloped in mystery.
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Mount Mulanje, Malawi: The true scenic route. Birdwatching and hiking are popular around Mulanje.
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Riding safari, Kenya: Want to get up close and personal with Africa's mesmerizing zebras? Follow them along on horseback on a riding safari in Kenya.
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Nile, Egypt: The Nile is the lifeblood of Egypt. Take a cruise down the world's longest river and drift through thousands of years of history.
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Flamingos, Kenya: Pretty in pink. Lake Nakuru National Park, about 170 kilometers (about 105 miles) northwest of Nairobi, is famous for its flamingos. But you may also spot rhino, monkeys and many other animals.
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Lower Zambezi, Zambia: The Lower Zambezi is a watery lifeline to elephants and a host of other animals. You may spot a crocodile during your canoe safari.
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Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique: You might spot dolphins, dugongs and whales in the Indian Ocean.
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Nxia Pan National Park, Botswana: One of the highlights of this park in northeast Botswana is the large number of giraffe herds you're likely to come across.
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Cape Verde Archiepelago: The Cape Verde archipelago is a cultural blend of African, Iberian, and Brazilian influences. From water sports, hikes through volcanic landscapes and leisure times at the scenic beaches, Cape Verde offers it all.
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Fish River Canyon, Namibia: It's one of the world's largest canyons, making it another must-see spot in Namibia.
