23 Unique Places in Africa You Should Add to Your Bucket List

So many questions still surround how these geometrically perfect structures could have been built over 4,000 years ago. Whether you're interested in archaeology or not, the pyramids of Giza are one of the wonders of this world that everyone should witness.

Chefchaouen is a blue-washed mountain town situated in northwestern Morocco that was established in 1471 as a sanctuary for Jewish and Christian exiles from Spain.

Sossusveli is a salt pan surrounded by towering sand dunes that can be as high as 1,000 feet. This desert transforms into a haven for aquatic birds, as it's filled with greenery and hosts a lake when the Tsauchab River collects enough water.

In the 1800s, the Kololo tribe described it as "The Smoke That Thunders" due to its sheer size and power. Victoria Falls is one of the wonders of the world and is a truly life-changing experience to witness.

The Bwindi Forest is home to half of the world's endangered mountain gorillas.

This is for your inner flower child or botany passions: if you imagine running through a carpet of wildflowers, Namaqualand is for you. The diversity in soil and land makeup gives this arid region a rainbow of different flowers after the May to July rains.

Tropical rainforests for you to explore, crystal clear waters, some of the finest hotels . . . Praslin is the island escape we all dream of filling our Instagram with.

Lake Retba or Lac Rose ("Pink Lake" in French) neighbors the Atlantic Ocean. It has salt contents that could rival the Dead Sea's status and its unusual pink color is a result of the dunaliella salina bacteria, which produce a red pigment to absorb sunlight.

Lake Malawi, or the "lake of stars," is one of the deepest lakes in the world and has more tropical fish than any lake in the world (1,300 species). So whether you're into diving, snorkeling, kayaking, or chilling out, these shimmering waters have something for everyone.

The Skeleton Coast is haunted with the bones of whales and ship wrecks, all the while home to a striking contrast between the desert and Atlantic Ocean. This is a must for any history buff who is seeking an adventure.

Djenné is a World Heritage Site, and the Great Mosque is the largest mud-built structure in the world. So if you're into checking off bucket list destinations, this should be one of your must visits.

A dirt road winds its way through these giant (98-foot-tall) trees that are said to be over 800 years old. The best time to go is during sunrise or sunset so you can witness the trunks magically change color and the landscape be painted with the long shadows of these alien-looking tress.

Bo-Kaap is a culturally unique neighborhood in Cape Town, with the residents having a mixed heritage from Africa, India, Malaysia, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka, all as a result of the Dutch slave trade. The cobblestone streets are lined with vibrant-colored homes. This neighborhood is a sure stop if you're ever in Cape Town and are looking for new cuisine and experiences.