Lake Chamo is a lake in the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and People’s Region of southern Ethiopia, located in the East African Rift, between Lake Abaya and Lake Chamo. It is a fault lake, 32 kilometers long and 13 kilometers wide, with a surface area of 317 square kilometers, a maximum depth of 14 meters, a catchment area of 18,575 square kilometers, and an elevation of 1,100 meters. During the rainy season, it receives water from Lake Abaya and flows south to Lake Chamo. The naturally tranquil Lake Chamo is a famous crocodile lake in the southern part of the Great…

Arusha National Park is located in the Arusha Region of northeastern Tanzania in Africa. It covers an area of 137 square kilometers and is home to a variety of wildlife, including giraffes, water buffalo, zebras, warthogs, baboons, and flamingos. The park also encompasses Mount Meru, the second highest mountain in Tanzania. Arusha National Park boasts diverse wildlife habitats, including grasslands, mountain forests, swamps, alkaline lakes, alpine meadows, and desert freshwater lakes. There are three unique attractions within the park: the Ngurdoto Crater (often referred to as a miniature version of the Ngorongoro Crater), Momella Lakes (a series of shallow alkaline…

Saadani National Park is the thirteenth national park in Tanzania, located along the Indian Ocean coast in the Pwani Region and Morogoro Region, 100 kilometers from Dar es Salaam. Covering an area of 1,100 square kilometers, the park was established in 2005. The park is primarily composed of forests and tropical grassland savannah, and is home to a variety of wildlife including giraffes, zebras, antelopes, elephants, lions, leopards, yellow baboons, and colobus monkeys. Saadani National Park is a rare wildlife park that borders the Indian Ocean. With palm trees swaying in the cool sea breeze, white sands, and blue waters…

Mkomazi National Park is a paradise for rhinos and wild dogs to breed and thrive, covering an area of 3234 square kilometers, currently divided into Mkomazi (2010 square kilometers) and Umba (1224 square kilometers) wildlife reserves. The park borders Tsavo National Park in Kenya to the north, occupying the Kilimanjaro and Tanga regions, 112 kilometers from Moshi Town, and 550 kilometers from Dar-es-Salaam. The name “Mkomazi” comes from the Pare tribe, meaning “water source,” referring to the Umba River at the southeast boundary of Mkomazi National Park. This river, along with other waterholes, nurtures a variety of mammals in the…

Grand Bay is located in the northern part of Mauritius island, a coastal village in the Rivière du Rempart district known for its soft sandy beaches. It is a famous village in Mauritius, renowned for its clear emerald waters and vibrant marine life. Grand Bay was the first thriving hub of tourism established on the island of Mauritius, offering a paradise for shopping and leisure. The beaches here are soft and fine, with pristine and transparent waters showcasing colorful coral reefs on the seabed. Many beachfront resorts provide a broad panoramic view. Various water sports facilities are available here, including…

The Katonga Wildlife Reserve is located in western Uganda, covering an area of 211 square kilometers, named after the Katonga River that flows beside the reserve. Originally a national park, it was re-established as a wildlife reserve in 1998, protecting 40 species of mammals and at least 150 species of birds, making it an important institution for wildlife conservation in the region. The reserve boasts a diverse natural landscape with wetlands, rivers, and various terrains, providing an excellent habitat for wildlife such as elephants, otters, African bushbucks, waterbucks, sitatungas, reedbucks, and warthogs, while also offering visitors the opportunity for activities…

Lake George is located in the southwestern region of Uganda, approximately 40 kilometers northeast of the famous Lake Edward, and is connected through the Kazinga Channel. It is an important branch of the western Great Rift Valley in East Africa, with an altitude of 914 meters, a length of 29 kilometers, a width of 16 kilometers, a surface area of 250 square kilometers, and an average depth of 2.4 meters. Like other lakes in the region, Lake George is named after a member of the British royal family, adopting the name of Prince George (later King George V of England)….

Sainte Anne National Marine Park is only 5 kilometers away from the capital, Victoria, of Seychelles. It consists of 6 small islands and the surrounding marine area. Established in 1973, the park is primarily for the protection of marine life, where fishing and waterskiing are prohibited. The total land area of the 6 islands that make up Sainte Anne National Marine Park is 3.8 square kilometers, with a total area of 14.43 square kilometers. The 6 islands that make up Sainte Anne National Marine Park are all part of Mont Fleuri District in Seychelles. They are: Sainte Anne Island, with…

Chinatown in Port Louis took shape in the early 20th century, with the earliest Chinese immigrants to Port Louis mainly from the Hakka people in Meixian, Guangdong. Over the years, Chinatown in Port Louis has become the most famous commercial and tourist street in Mauritius, a must-visit for incoming tourists, and the most culturally diverse commercial area in Mauritius. Upon entering Chinatown in Port Louis, the first thing that catches your eye is the grand archway with the prominent words “Chinatown,” standing tall and majestic; the next thing you notice is the rich aroma of Chinese cuisine permeating the air,…