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Africa’s most amazing places to visit

Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

The most famous of the structures at Giza, near Cairo, the Pyramid of King Khufu was built around 2650 BC from 2.5 million blocks of limestone. Its sides are oriented exactly to the north, south, east and west.

Sahara Dunes, Morocco

The most user-friendly part of the Sahara is accessible from the northern edge of Morocco. You can camp out in Tazzarine, where runners from all over the world complete the weeklong Marathon des Sables every spring. The foot of the Merzouga Dunes is the best location for gazing at stars, totally free of light pollution.

Lake Retba (Lac Rose), Senegal

There are few pink lakes in the world and one of them, Lake Retba, also called Lac Rose by locals is in the Cap-Vert peninsula in Senegal. The best times to see the lake at its pinkest is during Senegal's dry season, between November and June.

Nyika Plateau National Park, Malawi

With a plateau cut by numerous rivers that reach Lake Malawi by way of waterfalls off the eastern edge of the mountains, Nyika, the largest national park in Malawi, is one of the most beautiful in Africa. The eastern border of the plateau forms the wall of the Great Rift Valley. The great domes of hills have gentle slopes, making Nyika perfect for both hiking and mountain biking as well as Jeep exploration.

1. Which country will you go if you want to watch stars?

   A. Malawi.                       B. Egypt.     C. Morocco.                     D. Senegal.

2. When is the best time to see the pinkest lake?

   A. July.                     B. September.       C. October.                 D. January.  

3. What makes Nyika Plateau National Park the most beautiful one in Africa?

   A. Plants.                       B. Waters.      C.Animals.                  D. Sports.