Misconstructions About Africa

When most people outside Africa think about Africa, they think about the following: heat, starvation, wars and animals. There is more to Africa than the misconstructions. Some parts of Africa are humid as in Europe, Asia and in North and South America. Not all Africans are starving, despite the images people see on television and in newspapers. There are actually wealthy Africans in Africa. There is more in Africa than meet the eye. Not all countries are facing wars and we do not live with animals.

Some people offered their views and viewed the heat as an advantage. "It's a good thing that's why Europeans flock over here when it's winter that side," Philomena 'Mona' Mabuku said, regarding the beliefs that Africa is hot.

Mabuku admits that Africa is hot. "Hot in summer like God meant summer to be yes. Some areas are humid some not," she said.

Visiting Africa & Tourist attractions in Namibia

Hilda Nambambi, a Namibian student at university of Pretoria, said her favorite country to visit is Mozambique.

"I think it's the exotic beaches, the amazing tropical forests and not to forget the ancient buildings of the French colonial era and I bet the current development is cool too," Nambambi said.

One of the countries to visit in Africa is Namibia. Lüderitz is a harbor town located in the west of the country places to see include: German-colonial architecture, Dias Point and Shark Island.

Another tourist attraction is the Fish River Canyon, located in the west of the country; tourists can stay in the Fish River Lodge.

Located on the west is a resort town of Swakopmund town were Angelina Jolie gave birth to Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt. Swakopmund is a popular destination for Namibians, as well as for people in Southern Africa and worldwide.

Other attractions are: Etosha Pan, Waterberg Park, Namib Naukluft Park, Fish River Canyon, Skeleton Coast, and the incredible Brandberg.

Animal lovers can visit the Etosha National Park. Etosha National Park is one of Southern Africa's premium most visited Game Reserves. Etosha Game park was declared a National Park in 1907 and covers an area of 22 270 square km, it is home to 114 mammal species, 340 bird species, 110 reptile species, 16 amphibian species.

Visitors to Etosha can stay in the following three rest camps -Namutoni, Halali and Okaukuejo. So there is so much to see in Africa!