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Stunning ruins of what was once the center of one of the greatest empires in East Africa.

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

Every Friday, Sufi dervishes whirl around the tomb in a trance-like state as part of a sacred ritual called dhikr.

Crumbling pyramids and temple ruins stand within the shadow of this sacred butte.

All that remains of Jacques Cousteau's 1960s underwater "village."

Remains of an abandoned coral city.

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

Nelson Mandela lived here with his family from 1946 until his arrest in 1962.

This small island off Lambert's Bay is home to more than 2,000 Cape gannets and is the only such breeding colony open to the public.

Brace yourself for the slowest, scariest, most spectacular drive, down the Drakensberg Escarpment.

The home of Mahatma Gandhi during part of the 21 years he spent living in South Africa is now a guest house.

This cave overlooking the Indian Ocean has been turned into a shelter and makeshift museum.

Over 60 species of birds inhabit this colorful aviary park in South Africa.

A beautiful viewpoint on the Garden Route overlooking a naturally-occurring outline of Africa.

This beautiful waterfall is not easy to reach, but offers a stunning view of the pristine green valley.

It's estimated that half of the world's gold was mined from South Africa's "golden arc."

Sculpture park built by a 50-year-old widow.

All that remains of a Japanese fishing vessel that ran aground in 1982.

Despite many attempts to finish this overpass, it has been abandoned since the 1970s.

A giant concrete Brutalist water tower in suburban Johannesburg.

The haunting beauty of this little-visited wreck makes it a true hidden treasure.

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

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