Places Christian Tourists Love To Visit In Africa
A large number of tourists visit different countries in Africa to all year long. This massive continent is home to pristine landscapes, abundance of wildlife, historical sites, ancient cities, mosques, churches, and ruins. A huge number of Christian pilgrims from Europe and Asia visit different places in the African continent. The historical monuments, ancient cities, and ancient churches are the most popular attractions among Christian tourists. Christians from all over the world make it a point to visit Egypt on their vacation in Africa. The Pyramids of Giza and the throne of the Coptic Orthodox Church of the ancient city of Alexandria in Egypt are visited by a number of Christians.
When in Africa, it is an absolute must to visit Victoria waterfalls that lies between Zambia and Zimbabwe. This powerful waterfall is like a huge curtain of white water that is more than a mile long. The force of this waterfall is so strong that the spray generated from the pressure can be felt in the air 30 miles away. This waterfall is definitely is one of the most spectacular sights on earth. If you are an adrenaline junkie you have to bungee jump and canoe rapids in this part of Africa, it's an unforgettable experience. The wildlife reserves across Africa are stunning.
Every wildlife park in Africa boasts of a variety of wildlife, but the most visited forest reserves are in South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania and Kenya. Watching animals move around in their natural habitat is a beautiful sight. By opting for a safari tour, tourists can observe wild animals from a close distance. Africa is a wildlife haven for photographers and wildlife documentary makers. Several documentaries on animals aired on channels all over the world are shot in the jungles of Africa. Several wildlife enthusiasts travel to Virunga Mountains that lie on the borders of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to try and get a glimpse of the of the only existing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
The sand dunes of Sossusvlei in Namibia are a mesmerizing sight and extremely popular with couples and honeymooners. Ancient Greek and Roman ruins in Libya, North Africa are visited by tourists, historians and theologians from around that world. World heritage sites that lie in different African countries are extremely popular with Christian tourists.
Ethiopia welcomes hordes of visitors from around the world that come to witness the exemplary architecture of churches. Popular churches and cathedrals visited by Christian tourists in Ethiopia are:
- St. George Cathedral
- Old Cathedral of St. Mary of Zion
- Holy Trinity Cathedral/ Haile Selassie Church
- Entoto Maryam Church
Cars and motorbikes are hired by tourists to visit different tourist destinations in a city or village. Apart from the variety of wildlife in national reserves, South Africa is also known for its beautiful beaches. Beaches bustling with activity or virgin beaches hidden in lush landscapes, take your pick. There are several tour operators that offer discounts on package tours for sight seeing. The places to visit in different countries in Africa are numerous; make sure you plan your vacation properly to cover all major tourist attractions during your stay.