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.
Tanzania is a safari mecca populated by the "big five" game (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino) and is home of Kilimanjaro National Park, the location of Africa’s highest mountain.
South Africa is marked by several diverse ecosystems including inland safari destinations, lush winelands, wild beaches, craggy cliffs at the Cape of Good Hope, and the well developed city of Cape Town.
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.
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.
