"UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa" Africa by tini58de

Africa Travel Guide: 92,033 reviews and 196,298 photos

In Africa I have seen a surprising number of UNESCO world heritage sites as well:

Egyp: Memphis, Thebes, Abu Simbel, Islamic Cairo, St. Catherine Area
Mali: Bandiagara, Djenné
Morrocco: Fes, Marrakesch,Meknes, Ait Ben Haddou, Essaouira
Tunesia: Tunis, Kairouan
Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls

Please feel free to have a closer look at my country pages as well!

If you like to have a look at the official list, please refer to
UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Intro Updated Jun 23, 2006
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Reviews (15)

Morocco: Essaouira Favorites (5)

This is the official brief description of the UNESCO committee "Essaouira is an exceptional example of a... more travel advice

Morocco: Ait Ben Haddou Favorites (5)

This is the official brief description of the UNESCO committee "The ksar, a group of earthen buildings surrounded by... more travel advice

Morocco: Marrakesh Favorites (5)

This is the official brief description of the UNESCO committee "Founded in 1070–72 by the Almoravids, Marrakesh... more travel advice

Egypt: Saint Catherine Area Things to Do (10)

This is the official brief description of the UNESCO committee "The Orthodox Monastery of St Catherine stands at the... more travel advice

Comments (35)

junecorlett Apr 15, 2009 at 2:26 AM Report Abuse

You surely have a lot of energy!
sue_stone Dec 20, 2006 at 1:50 AM Report Abuse

Wow - you have been to some amazing places!
HORSCHECK Dec 3, 2006 at 6:11 AM Report Abuse

Nice little page about this big continent. I have only been to Tenerife which contintal-wise counts to Africa. :-)
SLLiew Nov 30, 2006 at 5:10 PM Report Abuse

Great introduction to UNESCO sites in Africa. Like your comparison of the official description and your personal experience. Cheers, SL
Nemorino Oct 22, 2006 at 9:24 AM Report Abuse

Hi Christine, I continue to be amazed at all the fantastic places you have visited! Looking forward to seeing you and Heinz in December (in Karlsruhe) and January (in Frankfurt).
BluBluBlu Oct 30, 2005 at 1:40 AM Report Abuse

Nice 'overview' page...I'll be back to read your Mali page...I love Malian music! Blu
Bwana_Brown Jun 23, 2005 at 8:48 AM Report Abuse

Quite a tour of these fantastic UNESCO sites in Africa! Like you, I too remember when the temple of Abu Simbel had to be moved to another location. Victoria Falls was also my first big waterfall and overseas trip!
shrimp56 Jan 9, 2005 at 6:52 AM Report Abuse

What wonderful places to have seen ... and a wonderful idea for a page!
Leipzig Aug 4, 2004 at 2:59 AM Report Abuse

I always learn a lot from your pages! Great presentation of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites .
grets Jul 31, 2004 at 12:15 AM Report Abuse

Another excellent page - you obviously put a lot of effort into your tips - and it shows! Well done!