Must-see attractions in Africa

  • Church

    Mozambique

    The unusually shaped church acts as a important landmark in Chimoio's neat central grid.

  • Rusitu Forest Reserve

    Zimbabwe

    Accessible by 4WD only, this seldom-visited area is for nature lovers and birdwatchers.

  • Debswana House

    Gaborone

    The home of Botswana's diamond industry, Debswana House is an important local landmark.

  • Monument

    Northern Ethiopia

    On the Aksum side of town is a monument to the victims of, and victors over, the Derg.

  • Mosque

    Northern Mozambique

    This mosque, right behind the cathedral, highlights Mozambique's religious diversity.

  • Blue Mosque

    Northern Mozambique

    Lichinga's tiny mosque faces the equally diminutive cathedral across the main park.

  • Church

    Rodrigues

    This church is a local landmark – its Sunday-morning Mass is standing-room only.

  • Telkom Tower

    Johannesburg

    The 269m Telkom Tower is a landmark in Hillbrow, but it's not open to the public.

  • Presidential Palace

    Addis Ababa

    This is where the Ethiopian president lives. Don't even think of taking a photo.

  • Governor’s Mansion

    Northern Mozambique

    One of Lichinga's more attractive buildings dates from the late colonial era.

  • Mairie

    Côte d'Ivoire

    Grand Bassam's Town Hall is a useful landmark when finding your way around.

  • Pont de la Victoire

    Côte d'Ivoire

    Crosses the Ébrie Lagoon, connecting the beach area with the mainland.

  • Showground

    Windhoek

    Site of the annual Windhoek Show in late September into early October.

  • Maison Le Carne

    Mauritius

    This attractive Creole manse houses the Mauritius Research Council.

  • St John's Church

    Northern Cape

    This quaint whitewashed church on the main road was built in 1869.

  • Indian Temple

    Sierra Leone

    A functioning temple serving the city's Hindu population.

  • BIM

    Northern Mozambique

    This bank's restored, ochre-toned facade is worth a look.

  • Mosque

    Mauritius

    Mahébourg's main mosque is an important local landmark.

  • Mosque

    Southern Ethiopia

    Awasa's largest mosque and an important local landmark.

  • St Gabriel Church

    Southern Ethiopia

    This imposing church lies east of the main roundabout.

  • Mosque

    Rodrigues

    Modest town-centre mosque painted green and white.

  • Clock Tower

    Malawi

    This landmark tower stands in the centre of town.

  • Lighthouse

    Bazaruto Archipelago

    Bazaruto's lighthouse is a picturesque landmark.

  • Smaller Caves

    Zimbabwe

    A small network of caves in the national park.

  • Mosque

    Malawi

    Zomba's main mosque is close to the market.

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