The West Coast is one of South Africa’s most beautiful locations, bringing vast scenery that encompasses a sense of peace and tranquillity. The calm waters, white sand, and peaceful breeze make it the perfect place for someone to come and spend time away.
Incredible views over Langebaan Lagoon from the Uitkyk Picnic Area. Picture: Melanie van Zyl.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to find out that Langebaan Lagoon was voted into the global list of the World’s Most Underrated Places by Explore.
The Drakensberg Mountains, which are the highest mountains in Southern Africa were ranked second on the overall list.
Top 3 of Africa’s Most Underrated Travel Experiences include:
- Gishora Drum Sanctuary in Burundi: Gishora Drum sanctuary is among the most prominent drum sites in Burundi and is situated along the top of the hill at 7km from the urban centre of Gitega. It is also at 200m along the Gitega-Ngozi route. This is where the art of Burundi’s ancient drum rituals is celebrated. The ritual is said to take the participants on a journey through history.
- The Roots Yard Off-Grid Camping in Ghana: The camp offers an opportunity for family and friends to spend time away from the bustling city towns. The camping site offers vegan food, a relaxing atmosphere, and absolute peace and quiet for its guests.
- Kapishya Hot Springs in Chinsali Zambia: The hot springs are a hidden gem where you can enjoy warm waters surrounded by palm trees on the banks of the Mansha River, many visitors talk about the healing components of soaking in the water.
The Explore article stated the following: ‘The unique travel experiences have been ranked based on how high their Trip Advisor score is versus how many people have actually reviewed the activity, and how many Google searches there are around people wanting to try the experience.’
You can see the full list here.
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