Southern Ethiopia
The village of Chencha, 8km further up the road from Hayzo, has a vibrant market on Tuesday and Saturday.
Must-see attractions in Africa
Cape Town
Dedicated in 1851, and having undergone many alterations since, this is Cape Town's main Catholic church.
Western Ethiopia
Bedele is one of Ethiopia's most popular home-grown beers: visit the factory and ask for a taste or two.
National Archives & Library of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
Shelves groan under the weight of 20,000 books on Ethiopia. The English-language section is quite good.
Madagascar
This large red-brick church forms the centre point of Antsirabe. It's often locked outside of services.
Western Ethiopia
If you’re a connoisseur of Italian Fascist architecture, take a peek at Jimma's municipal buildings.
Asilah
The southern gate into the medina, Bab Homar is topped by a much-eroded Portuguese royal coat of arms.
KwaZulu-Natal
The colonial-era City Hall is the largest load-bearing red-brick building in the southern hemisphere.
Western Desert
In Bashendi's carpet-making cooperative you can see rugs being woven and browse through the showroom.
Banjul
The quadrangular July 22 Square contains a World War I memorial and a fountain dating from the 1930s.
Mozambique
There are the remains of an old Portuguese fort (now a cultural centre) on the river near the bridge.
KwaZulu-Natal
Outside the town hall are two guns, Castor and Pollux, used by the British in defence of Ladysmith.
Cape Coast
This former lookout post and lighthouse was built in 1820, and has wide-ranging views over the town.
Guinea-Bissau
Houses a collection of masks, sculptures and other ritual objects collected by an Italian missionary
Imlil
Two small waterfalls just south of the Kasbah du Toubkal make a pleasant afternoon walk from Imlil.
Tamatave (Toamasina)
Bazary Kely sells fish and produce in the ruins of a commercial complex, west of the train station.
Lalibela
Lalibela’s Saturday Market is quite large. It's quieter on other days, but still worth visiting.
Kampala
A small contemporary gallery featuring Ugandan paintings and abstract sculptures in monthly shows.
Zambia
Built in 1963, this attractive rose-coloured mosque is reminiscent of a style found in south Asia.
The Elephant Coast
Elephants are known to congregate and bathe at this borehole in the iMfolozi section of the park.
Western Ethiopia
Nekemte’s market is most active on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, and is well worth a visit.
Namibia
This church is at once an important landmark and a spiritual focal point for the local community.
Holy Saviour Catholic Cathedral
Northern Ethiopia
The modern Holy Saviour Catholic Cathedral features paintings by the famous artist Tekle Afewerk.
High Atlas Mountains
Locals from across Zaouait Ahansal gather at the the bottom of the valley for this small market.
Port Elizabeth
The beach of choice for windsurfers, sailors and kite-surfers, and sunbathers will also love it.
North West Province
This fenced picnic site is pleasant enough, but wildlife is fairly scarce and views are limited.
Kampala
Established by the Ugandan Culture Centre in 1964, Nommo is a reliable spot for quality artwork.
Southeastern Tanzania
If you have time, make your way up Bismarck Hill, rising up behind the Old Boma, for some views.
Dire Dawa
Juma'a Mosque is the city's largest mosque and a prominent landmark in the Megala neighbourhood.
Rock-hewn Churches of Tigray
Mikael Meka’e is a minor, rarely visited church 15 minutes’ walk north of Petros We Paulos.
Rio Muni
This black obelisk commemorates the visit of Pope John Paul II to Equatorial Guinea in 1982.
Northeastern Tanzania
The architecturally intriguing St Anthony's Cathedral is set just back from the waterfront.
Dire Dawa
This modern, well-proportioned church is most notable for its two spires and yellow facade.
Cape Town
This mosque organises interfaith events, which bring together Muslims, Christians and Jews.
Cameroon
The octagonal tower and green domes of the mosque are a landmark at the centre of Foumban.
Livingstone
What's now the Church of Christ was formerly the first synagogue in Zambia, built in 1928.
Southern Ethiopia
This modest museum has information on the natural history of Bale Mountains National Park.
Lagos
Built in the 1920s, this flamboyant building is the oldest Anglican cathedral in Nigeria.
Dire Dawa
This colourful church, which lies near the Old Palace, is noted for its octagonal shape.
