Arsh's African Studies Blog

Welcome to the second stop on our African travel diaries!  Our second stop: The Victoria Falls, Zambia & Zimbabwe These magnificent waterfalls lay on the Zambezi River, and they also form the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Victoria Falls are these astonishing waterfalls that spray more than five hundred cubic meters of water every minute! Now all that water goes down into the beautiful river that travels the water throughout the southeastern part of Africa.  Now, in order to watch nature’s incredible creation, you have two options. Firstly, either you can go across the falls to where this natural basalt cliff will show you the most pic-perfect sight of the falls. Or, secondly, your better option would be to go to the Knife-Edge Bridge which is located above the Zambezi River to capture an amazing view. Well, however you decide to view these falls is up to you. But, what are you waiting for? To check out some more info about the Victoria Falls, ch

Africa; a continent full of the most adventurous and beautiful sights to discover! So, why don’t we take a little trip to many different parts of Africa? Let’s unveil Africa’s most astonishing places to visit to show you all the magnificent possibilities that await your arrival.   Our first stop: Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa!   Interestingly, this is known to be the most photographed destination of South Africa! The table-top or, in other words, flat-topped mountain allows travelers to capture a breathtaking view of Cape Town. Must be hard to leave, huh?  However not only does this mountain provide an amazing view of the city, but the mountain also contains approximately 2,200 species of plants, 1,470 floral species, the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens (located on the eastern side of the mountain which covers 1,300 acres), streams, rivers, and a flock of penguins that hang around the boulders! What more could a person possibility need?   Clearly, this