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Pont Naturel, Mauritius: Pont Naturel, located in the South of Mauritius, is a spot that is a favourite amongst locals and tourists alike. The natural bridge was formed by the powerful waves crashing against the rocks that once stood as a wall and hence created a bridge. The bridge is supported by hanging cliffs on the left and right and offers spectacular views. Pont Naturel is a bridge in Mauritius. It is located in the Grand Port District, in the southern part of the country, 40 km south of Port Louis, the capital. Pont Naturel is located on the island of Mauritius. Wikipedia

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Mud architecture, Djenne, Mali:  Although modern building materials like cement have been trickling into Djenné, the town still adheres to a traditional mud-brick ('adobe') building technique that goes back thousands of years. Mud architecture is a skill that is passed on from generation to generation... Mud Masons of Mali. Djenné masons speak of the history of city, its founding myth, its architecture and the role of the masons in maintaining this architectural legacy... Djenné is a Songhai town and urban commune in the Inland Niger Delta region of central Mali. . Wikipedia

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Kemet, Ancient Egypt: Ancient Egyptians called their homeland Kemet, meaning “black land.” It refers to the dark, fertile soil left behind after flooding from the Nile River... About 2,550 B.C., King Khufu, the second pharaoh of the fourth dynasty, commissioned the building of his tomb at Giza. Some Egyptologists believe it took 10 years just to build the ramp that leads from the Nile valley floor to the pyramid, and 20 years to construct the pyramid itself... It’s the year 2490 B.C. Wooden boats cruise along the Nile River in Egypt as thousands of workers stack giant stone blocks into a pyramid. This 200-foot-tall structure honors a pharaoh named Menkaure... The ancient Egyptians sometimes called their country Kemet. Wikipedia

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Kiubo Falls, Democratic Republic of the Congo: These waterfalls, 90 meters wide and 50 meters high, are among the most beautiful waterfalls. They are located in the territory of Mitwaba on the Lufira River next to the village of Kiubo, 300 kilometers from Lubumbashi... Chute Kiubo is a waterfall in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The land around Chute Kiubo is mostly flat, but to the northwest it is hilly. Wikipedia

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Breakfast with Giraffes, Girafe Manor hotel, Nairobi, Kenya: Giraffe Manor, where the breakfast table welcomes some very special guests. Giraffes use their 18-inch tongues to grab snacks—sometimes even from your plate.... Giraffe Manor is a hotel in the Lang'ata suburb of Nairobi, Kenya which, together with its associated Giraffe Centre, serves as a home to a number of endangered Rothschild's giraffes, and operates a breeding programme to reintroduce breeding pairs back into the wild to secure the future of the subspecies. Wikipedia

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Baobabs in love, Madagascar: The baobab in love is a remarkable tree. It is found in the Morondava region of Madagascar. This specimen has two intertwined trunks like two inseparable lovers, hence its name “Baobab in love”. The baobab in love belongs to a preserved species, Adansonia fony, which has a long lifespan of 800 to 1,000 years and can reach 30 meters in height. Wikipédia

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Mushroom rock, Tamanrasset, Algeria: Unusual Mushroom rock also known as Pedestal rock is located in Tamanrasset, Saharian desert, Algeria. This naturally occurring rock is formed as a result of wind erosion and weathering and this unique shape is due to the different rate of wind erosion at the top and bottom of the rock... Tamanrasset, also known as Tamanghasset or Tamenghest, is an oasis city and capital of Tamanrasset Province in southern Algeria, in the Ahaggar Mountains. It is the chief city of the Algerian Tuareg. It is located at an altitude of 1,320 metres. Wikipedia

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Gods of Egypt, Egypt: Egypt had one of the largest and most complex pantheons of gods of any civilization in the ancient world. Some gods were stars, others were humans and animals. The gods stood for things like weather, fire and death, that were part of life. People believed the Pharaohs were picked by the gods. When the Romans took over Egypt, people became Christian and beliefs in the old gods died out... … Major Egyptian Gods and Goddesses are Osiris, Isis, Horus, Seth, Ptah, Re, Hathor, Anubis... Ancient Egyptian deities were an integral part of ancient Egyptian religion and were worshiped for millennia. Wikipedia

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Nubian Wig of Wife of king Thutmose III, Egypt: A wig of one of the foreign princesses wives of king Thutmose III was found in the contents of the tomb of the foreign wives of Tuthmosis III, the shorter western mainland. It is carefully embroidered with linen ribbons embroidered with gold and good preservation, dating back to the New Kingdom, the Eighteenth Dynasty, around 1450 BC. It is preserved in the Metropolitan Museum... Nubian wigs, which Ancient Egyptians grew fond of during the Amarna period, were meant to mimic the short curly hair that Nubian tribespeople wore. Wikipedia

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Gerewol festival, Niger, West Africa: Men from the Woodaabe tribe in Niger, West Africa. Once a year, the men participate in the wife-stealing festival called Gerewol. During the festival, they adorn themselves in their best dresses and don on makeup to dance and win over women, even the married ones... The Guérewol is an annual courtship ritual competition among the Wodaabe Fula people of Niger. Wikipedia

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Nubian pyramids, Northern Sudan: The Nubian pyramids were constructed by the rulers of the ancient Kushite kingdoms in the region of the Nile Valley known as Nubia, located in present-day northern Sudan. This area was the site of three ancient Kushite kingdoms. The capital of the first was at Kerma (2500–1500 BC), the second was centered on Napata (1000–300 BC) and the third was centered on Meroë (300 BC – 300 AD). Wikipedia

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Musgum Tribe Woman, Cameroon: The Musgum or Mulwi are a Chadic ethnic group in Cameroon and Chad. They speak Musgu, a Chadic language, which had 61,500 speakers in Cameroon in 1982 and 24,408 speakers in Chad in 1993. The Musgum call themselves Mulwi. In Cameroon, the Musgum live in the Maga sub-division, Kai-Kai sub-division Mayo-Danay division, Far North Province. Wikipedia

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Kingdom of Benin, Edo, Now Benin City: The Benin Kingdom was a flourishing ancient city situated in modern day Nigeria. During pre colonial era, Benin was one of the many highly developed cultures in Africa. The historical kingdom of Benin was established in the forested region of West Africa in the 1200s C.E. According to history, the Edo people of southern Nigeria founded Benin... The Kingdom of Benin, also known as Great Benin or Benin Kingdom is a kingdom within what is now considered southern Nigeria. Wikipedia

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Danakil Depression, Ethiopia: The Danakil Depression is one of the hottest, lowest, and driest places on the planet. In the northernmost pocket of Ethiopia, it is home to salt lakes, lava lakes, volcanoes and neon acid springs... The Danakil Depression is the northern part of the Afar Triangle or Afar Depression in Ethiopia and Eritrea, a geological depression that has resulted from the divergence of three tectonic plates in the Horn of Africa. It is the third lowest lying location on the continent of Africa. Wikipedia

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Underwater Waterfall, Le Morne Brabant, Mauritius: This underwater waterfall in Mauritius is incredible. When viewed from above, a runoff of sand and silt deposits creates the impression of an ‘underwater waterfall’... Le Morne Brabant is a peninsula at the extreme southwestern tip of the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius. There are many caves and overhangs on the steep slopes. It is largely surrounded by a lagoon and is a well known tourist attraction. The coast off Le Morne Brabant is often cited as the location of an underwater waterfall. Wikipedia

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Marico Oog, South Africa: Marico Oog is a natural spring located on the Grootfontein farm in the North West Province, belonging to Willie Muller and his family... Legend has it that this spring is fed by a deep underground aquifer, connecting its waters to the Okavango Delta in East Africa. Crystal clear water, floating water lilies, and a fresh water bed of broad-leaved plants are what creates the fairy tale called Marico Oog. This place of magical beauty is home to various fish species, crab and fresh water eels... Lichtenburg is a town situated in North West Province, South Africa. Wikipedia

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Todgha Gorge, Morocco: The Todgha Gorges are a series of limestone river canyons, or wadi, in the eastern part of the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco, near the town of Tinerhir. Both the Todgha and neighbouring Dades Rivers are responsible for carving out these deep cliff-sided canyons, on their final 40 kilometres through the mountains. Wikipedia