Viewpoint (Or Lookout) sights in Africa
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Le Maïdo
Far above St-Gilles-les-Bains on the rim of the Cirque de Mafate, Le Maïdo is one of the most impressive viewpoints in Réunion. The lookout is perched atop the mountain peak at 2205m (7232ft) and offers stunning views down into the cirque and back to the coast. Arrive early in the day if you want to see anything other than cloud.
The name Le Maïdo comes from a Malagasy word meaning 'burnt land', and is most likely a reference to the burnt appearance of the scrub forest at this altitude. The peak is the starting point for the tough walk along the cirque rim to the summit of Le Grand Bénare (2896m/9501ft), another impressive lookout (allow at least six hours for the…
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Werth Lookout
There is a broad view over the city centre from the Werth Lookout. Just below, near the end of upper Bahnhof St, are Villa Migliarina and Villa Lanvers (Werth St). These private homes, which are closed to the public, were designed in 1907 by Otto Busch. A cylindrical tower on the Lanvers house lends it a castlelike appearance. Both homes are surrounded by lovely gardens, which are visible from the street but closed to the public.
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Place S Bissoondoyal
Port Louis' most imposing boulevard is named after Sookdeo Bissoondoyal, a senior Mauritian politician, independence leader and, eventually, opposition leader against Ramgoolam, who died in 1977. The road that bears his name is lined with royal palms and leads up to Government House. At the quayside end of the avenue is the statue of Mahé de Labourdonnais.
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Olumo Rock
At Abeokuta, 70km north of Lagos, the sacred Olumo rock has commanding views of Lagos and the surrounding country. There are also caves and a shrine in the area, and at the market you can buy adire cloth and plenty of juju material.
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