Climb atop one of the world's longest and heaviest trains for an unbelievable journey across the Sahara Desert.

In this African village, the walls of the chief's compound are painted with beautiful traditional designs.

The central mosque of this Mali town is entirely built from mud.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

One of the oldest restaurants in the Seychelles.

An enchanting rocky island of scraggly baobabs surrounded by an ancient sea and sprawling salt pans.

Africa's Venice on stilts.

The centuries-old trees lining both sides of this dirt road may become Madagascar's first natural monument.

This deceptively salty lake looks like blushing pink lemonade.

A deserted Bedouin village lines the shores of this stunning desert oasis.

Surrounded by a smudge of dark earth, this isolated volcano sits in stark contrast to the surrounding Sahara.