Source: National Geographic

From National Geographic: Tight clusters of traditional mud-brick-and-palm houses have stood for centuries in Ghadames, a pre-Roman oasis town in the Sahara. Rooftop walkways allowed women to move freely, concealed from men’s view.

Located between the Kenyan and Tanzanian border, Amboseli National Park is one of the best wildlife viewing experiences in the world, especially for avian acolytes. Within its 151 square mile region, you can behold over 400 different species of bird!

While the African leopard is one of the most widely recognized creatures in Africa, its days may be numbered. Thanks to habitat loss, fragmentation and conflicts with nomadic farmers, the exotic feline may soon qualify for Vulnerable status.