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Country 57/196: The Democratic Republic of the Congo Destinations: Goma, Nyiragongo volcano As Ebola continues to be an issue in the DRC, we decided to visit the country for only two days and to spend it in nature, far from the dangerous disease. The plan was to visit the DRC in December, but as Virunga National Park was closed from June 2018 due to some security concerns, we adjusted our plans and visited the first national park in the world in March. Our destination: the spectacular Nyiragongo volcano! ;) Things to see and things to do The Democratic Republic of...

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Country 56/196: Burundi Destinations: Bujumbura, Tanganyika Lake Since 2015, Burundi has been experiencing some political issues and uprisings, which is why the country is currently mostly closed for tourists. Obtaining a tourist visa was quite a challenge and as it's pretty expensive, we had to apply for the transit visa, which limited our visit to two days. We visited the former capital city and the stunning Lake Tanganyika and we soon realized that Burundi is a lovely country. However, as the country doesn't have a lot of visitors the people were staring at us a lot, which made us feel...

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Country 55/196: Zimbabwe Destination: Victoria Falls As in Zambia, Victoria Falls are also the tourist capital of Zimbabwe. Naturally, we had to check it out. We just loved the falls so much in Zambia that we had to do it all over again. ;) And I'm glad we did, as we actually liked the Zimbabwean side of the falls even a bit more. It was a bit cleaner, a bit bigger, and a bit more 'touristy'-comfortable. Also, we visited the falls on a weekday, therefore it was significantly less crowded than the other day in Zambia. Besides, it's not just...

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Country 54/196: Botswana Destination: Kasane, Chobe National Park, Ghanzi district We started off our adventure in Botswana with an unexpected encounter with a family of elephants and hippos. Then there was the epic visit of the wonderful Chobe National Park, and lastly, we even managed to visit the amazing San people, which was a great privilege and honor. Botswana, you rule! ♥ Things to see and things to do Botswana is known for its many natural wonders, including the Okavango Delta, the Kalahari Desert, and the Chobe National Park. It is considered one of the most popular safari destinations in...

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Country 53/196: Zambia Destinations: Livingstone, Victoria Falls We were very excited about visiting Zambia, as Zambia is home to the majestic Victoria Falls. But as it turns out, Zambia has so much more to offer than 'just' one of the largest waterfalls in the world. We loved the food, the friendly people, and the many unexpected wildlife encounters. Zambia quickly became one of our favorite countries in Africa. ♥ Things to see and things to do Zambia is known for its many wonderful national parks, abundant wildlife, amazing outdoor activities, and of course the stunning Victoria Falls! Luckily, you can...

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Country 52/196: Lesotho Destinations: Maseru, Makhalanyane, Lion's Head Mountain, Mount Qiloane, Maletsunyane Falls (Semonkong), Mohale Dam They call it 'the kingdom in the sky', we call it 'a love child between the American canyons and the European Alps'. However you choose to call it, one thing is a fact: Lesotho is a beautiful, green, mountainous country. It is the only independent state in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 meters in elevation and it is a kingdom, therefore the official nickname makes total sense. As we have been told by locals, Lesotho is known for its large supplies of...

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Country 51/196: Eswatini Destinations: Mbabane, Makholokholo, Mantenga cultural village and natural reserve, Sibebe Rock The Kingdom of Eswatini is a small landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is known for its stunning mountain and flatland scenery, amazing hiking trails, abundant wildlife, vibrant culture, and colorful ceremonies. It's best to visit this intriguing kingdom in August/September or December/January when the nation's most important events are held (Umhlanga and Incwala). Things to see and things to do In Eswatini you can enjoy a wide variety of landscapes, including mountains, savannas, and pristine rain forests. We decided to visit what is probably the...

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Country 50/196: Mozambique Destinations: Maputo, Inhaca Island Before visiting Mozambique and its capital city, we've read a blog post saying that Maputo is one of the least beautiful cities they have ever been to. Our expectations, after reading the article, were obviously pretty low. But what do you know! As soon as we got there we were very pleasantly surprised. Maputo turned out to be a modern city full of lovely sites and welcoming people. The food is great and the vibe is chill. What more could one ask for? Inhaca Island was a bit less impressive, but mostly due...

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Country 49/196: Malawi Destinations: Cape Maclear and Lilongwe Malawi is a rather small country but it has a lot to offer. We will always remember it as one of the most sustainability-oriented countries in Africa, maybe just because we have had the pleasure of meeting lots of great people, who really care about the environment and their communities. :) Things to see and things to do Malawi is home to many beautiful sites, among which Lake Malawi is considered the most popular one. Lilongwe to Cape Maclear  We flew in at Lilongwe Airport. First, we had to find a ride...

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