Africa have been a fascinating place right from the very beginning of
humankind. From the ancient Egyptian era down to our modern
civilization, this place have always been a home of mysteries and
awe-inspiring destinations. For those of us who like all things
adventurous, below are lists of some of the most mysterious places in
Africa you would love to visit. These places are not only full of
mysteries but also among the most beautiful in the world to behold.
Lake Natron (Tanzania)
Let's take a trip to the world most famous yet deadly lake, "Lake Natron". This lake is among the most fascinating lakes in the world not only because it is beautiful but because it is a sit of mystery. It is among the few lakes in the world that is highly corrosive and can change animals to stone. The effect of this lake was once thought of as something controlled by witchcraft until recently when it became quite clear that the phenomenon governing it is nothing but natural. It effect is simply as a result of it salinity (high salt content) and high alkaline content. It is said that the PH of the water is greater than 12 almost as high as that of ammonia. The water's alkalinity comes from the sodium carbonate and other minerals that flow into the lake from the surrounding hills.
This is actually a place you can visit but be quite sure not to swim if you don't want to corrode your skin.
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove (Osun state, Nigeria)
Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove is a sacred forest along the banks of the Osun river in Osun State, Nigeria. This place used to be a home of deities especially the goddess of fertility "Osun". In there are several ancient sculptures, sanctuaries and shrines. The place often witness lots of tourists every year and is actually a great destination for you to go too.
Unsolved Mystery Of Gedi Ruins (Malindi, Kenya)
Located
along the Indian ocean coast of eastern Kenya is a historical and
archeological site, "the Ruins of Gedi". It is said to be an ancient
settlement of the Swahili-Arab people. The significance of this place is
that it was the center of Swahili culture, an Indian Ocean trade, and
dominant partaker in the spread of Islam. However why this place is left
in the hands of ruin is still obscure. Being such a wonderful
settlement with so much historic significance, it has become a tourist
site for many all over the world. Although there are a number of ghost
stories and legends associated with the place. Most people believes that
place and it relics are protected by the spirits of its priests that
had once existed there. These priests are said to curse anyone who tries
to take anything from the site. Anyway this is just a fairy tale and it
shouldn't stop anyone from visiting.
The Seven-Colored Earth of Chamarel (Mauritius)
Sand
dunes are often not seen as a site that attract tourist except they are
extraordinary. But for "Seven colored earth", being a tourist
attraction is just an understatement because its worth more than that.
Found in the Rivière Noire District in south-western Mauritius, is the Seven Colored Earth.
This place is a site famous for attracting thousands of tourist all
over the world to Mauritius just to behold the wonderful works of
nature. It is a small area of sand dunes with seven distinct colors
which made it so special among other sand dunes found in the elsewheres
of life. It is said to have been formed by a volcanic eruption.
The Giant Blue Eye of Africa (Mauritania)
The
Eye of the Sahara also known as the Giant Blue eye of Africa, is a
peculiar geological formation found in the Sahara desert in Mauritania.
It is a giant blue circle, that is believed by archeologist to be over
120 million years old. How this enigma was formed is quite a thing full
of awe. However, There are many stories about it existence.Some think it
was formed when asteroids hit the earth while others believed it was a
result of volcanic eruption. Some even claimed that it was a ditch
formed when God flooded the earth with water during the time of Noah.
But whatever, the that may be the reason for such an awe-inspiring
creation, the fact is that is actually a place anyone of earth should
visit. I would personally pay a visit to such a wonderful place when the
time is right.
