These naturally balancing rocks were pictured on every Zimbabwean banknote, up to the 100 trillion-dollar note.

An obelisk marks the spot where a British explorer's heart was buried before the rest of his body was transported to England.

Arrogance and quarreling are forbidden near these three sacred waterfalls.

The petrified remains of 150-million-year-old trees can be seen in and among the houses of the local villagers.

Zambia's smallest national park is home to one of the world's largest annual mammal migrations.

The world's highest and most dangerous infinity pool lies at the precipice of Victoria Falls.

A strangely forgotten claimant to the much contested title of "Source of the Nile."

The home of half the world's population of critically endangered mountain gorillas.

A seemingly simple canyon that was the backdrop to a number of famous movies.

Hidden dwellings in the cliffsides of North Togo used by local Moba tribes to evade 18th-century slave traders.

The Voodoo Superstore of the world.

An exquisite and eclectic selection of African masks stands out within a massive woodcarving marketplace.

Human ancestor’s 3.6 million year-old footprints.

Stay in your own little bubble.

A salty red wasteland in Tanzania is a breeding spot for endangered flamingos.

These Nubian pyramids are strange and unique, even by pyramid standards.

“The oddest pub in South Africa,” inspired by a practical joke.

Environmentally crucial raptors like eagles and vultures are kept and protected in this massive sanctuary.

A mesmerizing sculpture marks the site where the activist was arrested after evading capture for 17 months.

The original goat tower, the one that started it all.

South Africa's postal service began with a letter left in a boot beneath this tree.

Largest cave system in Africa.

A growing popular hipster market with over 100 local specialties and live music.

An odd little fishing town that is inundated by tourists looking to be locked up in a cage and surrounded by great white sharks, because why not?