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Most of us are worn out from staying at home all the time, and with the new variant, we’ve had to resort to online schooling as well. It can be draining to stay at home all the time without being able to travel. However, this is a good time to plan or think about where you’d like to go after the travel curbs are lifted. If you like travelling or wondering where to go next, check out this list of popular and underrated places you should put on your bucket list!
- Namibia
As the sparsely populated neighbour of South Africa, Namibia is one of the most underrated places to visit with a lot to offer. If you like exploring deserts and learning about early human life, Namibia could be worth the visit! This country is filled with breathtaking landscapes and a popular UNESCO heritage site, Twyfelfontein, where you can explore rock engravings of the ancient humans who lived here. However, if you’re into beaches, you could always visit Swakopmund, a small town on the coast of Namibia.
- Serengeti and Masai Mara, Tanzania and Kenya
The Serengeti is one of the largest ecosystems and hosts the second largest mammal migration in the world. The whole region spans around 30,000 square kilometers in northern Tanzania and southern Kenya, and has established itself as one of the 10 natural wonders of the world. Being one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, you can find a plethora of wildlife and different species ranging from spotted hyenas, wildebeests to lions and elephants. There are over 500 species of birds including ostriches and vultures. For safari and wildlife lovers, the Serengeti and Masai Mara are one of the top places to visit. Unfortunately, if you want to see Mount Kilimanjaro, you would have to travel a little further east from the park.
Another neighbouring country, Zimbabwe has one of the largest waterfalls in the world. Victoria Falls has become a popular tourist attraction due to its sheer size and views. Just like the Niagara Falls, the Victoria Falls are placed between two countries, Zambia and Zimbabwe; it’s your choice where you’d like to view the falls from, but both views are spectacular! It was designated as a heritage site in 1989 and perfect for a getaway from the stress of school. The best time to visit the falls is from February to May after the rainy season, where you can see the Falls at their largest.
- Patagonia and Falkland Islands
This underrated region is situated in the southernmost point of the southern hemisphere excluding Antarctica. The most popular destination is the Perito Moreno Glacier which is 30km wide but there are plenty more destinations you can visit around this area. Camarones is a small village in Argentina and can be considered a hidden gem; the village is very quaint and is a perfect destination to recharge and escape from the hectic city life. A little further east from Patagonia lies the Falkland Islands, a popular island among tourists due to its picturesque landscape and large penguin population.
