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Sub Saharan Africa Collection (#3)

Sub-Saharan Africa is a land of vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse wildlife

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Kigali, Rwanda. A chef prepares lunch at the Bourbon Coffee shop. (MR)

Kigali, Rwanda. A chef prepares lunch at the Bourbon Coffee shop. (MR)

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Rwanda. The Gorillas Nest lodge provides accommodation for tourists trekking with

Rwanda. The Gorillas Nest lodge provides accommodation for tourists trekking with mountain gorillas

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Virunga, Rwanda. A playful baby gorilla wrestles with its siblings

Virunga, Rwanda. A playful baby gorilla wrestles with its siblings

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Nyanza, Rwanda. A reconstruction of the kings palace is the focus for the National Museum

Nyanza, Rwanda. A reconstruction of the kings palace is the focus for the National Museum

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Virunga, Rwanda. A playful baby gorilla swings in the forest

Virunga, Rwanda. A playful baby gorilla swings in the forest

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Virunga, Rwanda. A guide leads tourists through the ancient forests

Virunga, Rwanda. A guide leads tourists through the ancient forests

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Rwanda. In the land of a thousand hills population density is at its highest

Rwanda. In the land of a thousand hills population density is at its highest in africa. Terracing is used to maximise the area that can be farmed

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: The summit of Mount Sabyinyo at 3, 645m marks the intersection of the borders of the

The summit of Mount Sabyinyo at 3, 645m marks the intersection of the borders of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Rwanda. The luxurious Virunga Safari Lodge sits below looming volcanoes

Rwanda. The luxurious Virunga Safari Lodge sits below looming volcanoes. Tourists use the hotel as a base from which to trek with mountain gorillas

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Rwanda. In the most densely populated country in Africa terracing is used to maximise

Rwanda. In the most densely populated country in Africa terracing is used to maximise the area that can be farmed

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Gisenyi, Rwanda. Night fishermen head out onto lake Kivu with specially adapted boats

Gisenyi, Rwanda. Night fishermen head out onto lake Kivu with specially adapted boats

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: A horticulturalist holds a young tree at a nursery

A horticulturalist holds a young tree at a nursery

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Kigali, Rwanda. The central commercial area is home to a wealth of businesses

Kigali, Rwanda. The central commercial area is home to a wealth of businesses

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Bujumbura, Burundi. A leopard in the city zoo

Bujumbura, Burundi. A leopard in the city zoo

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Burundi. A man cuts a tree into planks in a traditional sawpit

Burundi. A man cuts a tree into planks in a traditional sawpit

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Burundi. A woman picks coffee on a plantation; coffee is Burundis largest export

Burundi. A woman picks coffee on a plantation; coffee is Burundis largest export

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Bujumbura, Burundi. A woman begs outside a convent school

Bujumbura, Burundi. A woman begs outside a convent school

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Lake Nakuru, Kenya, Africa Gestures of affection between two young giraffes

Lake Nakuru, Kenya, Africa Gestures of affection between two young giraffes

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Amboseli Park, Kenya, Africa Closeup of a male elephant. Photo in black and white

Amboseli Park, Kenya, Africa Closeup of a male elephant. Photo in black and white

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Masai Mara Park, Kenya, Africa A lioness shot at sunset in the Masai Mara

Masai Mara Park, Kenya, Africa A lioness shot at sunset in the Masai Mara

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Masai Mara Park, Kenya, Africa Copy of lion cubs inside a trunk

Masai Mara Park, Kenya, Africa Copy of lion cubs inside a trunk

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Masai Mara Park, Kenya, Africa A Fish Eagle in flight shot with a fish in its claws cat

Masai Mara Park, Kenya, Africa A Fish Eagle in flight shot with a fish in its claws cat

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Lake Nakuru Park, Kenya, Africa Three giraffes filming in park Lake Nakuru in Kenya

Lake Nakuru Park, Kenya, Africa Three giraffes filming in park Lake Nakuru in Kenya

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: The Southern Namib desert is home to some of the tallest and most spectacular dunes of the world

The Southern Namib desert is home to some of the tallest and most spectacular dunes of the world, ranging in color from pink to vivid orange

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Newark, England. The market draws in visitors from all over the region

Newark, England. The market draws in visitors from all over the region

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: African elephant in the dust with palms in the background, in Serengeti National Park

African elephant in the dust with palms in the background, in Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, Africa

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: A male silverback gorilla in Bwindi, Uganda, Africa

A male silverback gorilla in Bwindi, Uganda, Africa

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Tanzania, Africa, Serengeti National Park, puppies on a tree trunk

Tanzania, Africa, Serengeti National Park, puppies on a tree trunk

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Kenya, Africa, Sunset at Amboseli National Park

Kenya, Africa, Sunset at Amboseli National Park

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Tanzania, Africa. Buffalo in Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tanzania, Africa. Buffalo in Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: A giraffe tower in Namibia

A giraffe tower in Namibia A Giraffe family with a young giraffe in the afternoon light

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Details of a sand dune in Namibia

Details of a sand dune in Namibia An abstract image of a oxide rich sand dune in Namibia

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: A sand dune rises above the fog line in Sossusvlei, Namibia

A sand dune rises above the fog line in Sossusvlei, Namibia A peak of a sand dune rises above the fog in Sossusvlei, Namibia

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Contrasted abstract of the Oxide rich red sand dunes in the great sand sea of Namibia

Contrasted abstract of the Oxide rich red sand dunes in the great sand sea of Namibia Contrasted abstract of the Oxide rich red sand dunes in the great sand sea of Namibia

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: A lone camelthorn tree stands in front of a large red sand dune in Sossusvlei, Namibia

A lone camelthorn tree stands in front of a large red sand dune in Sossusvlei, Namibia A tree is dwarfed against a large red oxide sand dune in Sossusvlei, Hardap region, Namibia

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Red sand dunes under the morning light in Sossusvlei, Namibia

Red sand dunes under the morning light in Sossusvlei, Namibia An abstract image of a large red sand dune in Namibia

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: An abstract image from a low angle of elephants as they walk from Hwange national Park to Chobe

An abstract image from a low angle of elephants as they walk from Hwange national Park to Chobe National Park, Botswana An abstract image from a low angle of elephants as they walk from Hwange

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Haartmans mountain Zebra

Haartmans mountain Zebra Haartmans Mountain Zebra

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Haartmans mountain Zebra

Haartmans mountain Zebra Haartmans Mountain Zebra

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Haartmans mountain Zebra

Haartmans mountain Zebra Haartmans Mountain Zebra

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Haartmans mountain Zebra

Haartmans mountain Zebra Haartmans Mountain Zebra

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Haartmans mountain Zebra

Haartmans mountain Zebra Haartmans Mountain Zebra

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Haartmans mountain Zebra

Haartmans mountain Zebra Haartmans Mountain Zebra

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Sand Dune abstract

Sand Dune abstract Sand dune abstract

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Elephant abstract walking through sunset

Elephant abstract walking through sunset Elephant abstract walking through sunset

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: Power Figure (Nkisi Nkondi), early-mid-19th century (wood, metal, glass, fabric, fibre

Power Figure (Nkisi Nkondi), early-mid-19th century (wood, metal, glass, fabric, fibre
2968782 Power Figure (Nkisi Nkondi), early-mid-19th century (wood, metal, glass, fabric, fibre, cowrie shell, bone, leather, gourd, & feather) by Congolese School

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: A Giraffe with a bone in its mouth on the edge of the Etosha Pan

A Giraffe with a bone in its mouth on the edge of the Etosha Pan. This behaviour is not unusual in Etosha

Background imageSub Saharan Africa Collection: A Himba youth with his hair styled in a long plait, known as ondatu

A Himba youth with his hair styled in a long plait, known as ondatu. Once married, he will split the ondatu into two plaits and keep them covered




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Sub-Saharan Africa is a land of vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and diverse wildlife. In the colorful streets of Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, one can immerse themselves in the rich history and heritage of this region. The aroma of injera fills the air as locals gather around an intricately woven basket (Sifet) in the Ethiopian Highlands, sharing a meal that embodies tradition and community. Amongst the vast savannas of Uganda's Kidepo National Park stands Loxodonta africana - a majestic elephant roaming freely in its natural habitat. Further east in Kenya's Samburu National Reserve, a Masai Giraffe gracefully stretches its long neck to reach for leaves on an Acacia tree at sunrise. In Namibia's Rooi Drom, visitors are captivated by its beauty which features prominently on maps; here they can witness nature at its finest. Meanwhile, Mali boasts architectural wonders like the magnificent Djenne Mosque located within Niger Inland Delta's Mopti region. The shores of Zanzibar come alive with traditional dhows sailing across turquoise waters - a testament to centuries-old maritime traditions. And along Juba's river Nile in South Sudan, restaurants offer scenic views while serving delectable dishes that reflect local flavors. But perhaps it is the people who truly define Sub-Saharan Africa. A Himba woman adorned in her traditional attire shines with red ochre as she proudly represents her culture and heritage. In Gisenyi, Rwanda during FESPAD pan African dance festival, Ugandan dance groups showcase their talents and celebrate unity through music and movement. Sub-Saharan Africa is not just a place; it is an experience that encompasses awe-inspiring sights like elephants roaming free or giraffes reaching for food amidst stunning sunrises. It embraces cultural diversity seen through vibrant festivals or women dressed in traditional attire gleaming with pride. This captivating region offers something extraordinary for every traveler seeking adventure, beauty, and a deeper understanding of the world we share.