The announcement of the Seven African Natural Wonders took place in Arusha, Tanzania a few years ago, showcasing seven remarkable locations
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Serengeti Migration
- The migration spans Tanzania and Kenya.
- It holds the title of the world’s longest and largest overland migration.
- The name “Serengeti” translates to “endless plains.”
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Ngorongoro Crater
- This site boasts the distinction of being the largest unbroken volcanic caldera globally.
- Often referred to as “Africa’s Garden of Eden.”
- Home to a diverse population of over 30,000 animals, including the rare black rhino.
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Mount Kilimanjaro
- As the tallest mountain in Africa, it reaches an impressive 5,895 meters.
- Holds the status of the tallest free-standing mountain globally.
- Comprising seven distinct peaks, with Uhuru Peak claiming the highest elevation.
- The Kibo peak features a 1.5-mile wide crater.
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The Nile River
- Recognized as the world’s longest river, stretching an astounding 4,132 miles (6,650 km).
- It traverses across 10 different countries.
- The river’s mouth is located in Egypt, with two sources—one in Uganda and the other in Ethiopia.
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Volcanoes National Park
- This park serves as the last refuge for the world’s remaining wild mountain gorillas.
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Nyungwe Rainforest
- Nyungwe stands as Africa’s largest protected mountain forest, hosting 13 primate species, including chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked manga beys, and baboons.
- The forest is a haven for birdlife, with over 250 species.
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Lake Kivu
- One of Africa’s Great Lakes, Lake Kivu, is notable for housing the tenth-largest inland island globally—Idjwi.
