Namibia, a country in southwest Africa, is distinguished by the Namib Desert along its Atlantic Ocean coast. The country is home to diverse wildlife, including a significant cheetah population. The capital, Windhoek, and coastal town Swakopmund contain German colonial-era buildings such as Windhoek’s Christuskirche, built in 1907. In the north, Etosha National Park’s salt pan draws game including rhinos and giraffes.
Zimbabwe is known for its dramatic landscape including the Zambezi River and Victoria Falls and its diverse wildlife such as hippos, elephants, rhinos and exotic birdlife.
Rwanda, nicknamed "Land of a Thousand Hills" is home to the renowned Volcanoes National Park best known for its wild population of mountain gorillas and golden monkeys.
Kenya is known for its safaris, diverse climate and geography, and expansive wildlife reserves and national parks such as the Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Aberdares National Park.
Uganda's abundant wildlife includes chimpanzees as well as rare birds. Remote Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a renowned mountain gorilla sanctuary.
