9 Destinations That Will Inspire a Spiritual Awakening
Africa
There is no place quite like Africa, rich with diversity and culture and offering a primordial beauty and tranquility. It is an untapped wonderland that hosts a world of unforgettable safari destinations. This picturesque place has an abundance of lessons and realizations to impart on all who visit it.
A marriage of African authenticity and pulsating energy sets the perfect backdrop to catch a glimpse of the intimate lifestyle of the wild and those who inhabit it. Africa is the ideal place to rejuvenate and reconnect with your roots — leave the fast-paced digital world behind and embark on a journey bearing gifts no amount of money could ever buy.
Botswana
Botswana is blessed with some of the greatest wildlife sites in the world and makes for an enchanting spiritual vacation destination. Visit Chobe National Park and experience the life teeming within its four ecosystems. Take a trip to Camp Kalahari and walk with Bushmen, absorbing the local culture.
It’s a place where powerful creatures roam free and the never-ending Okavango River flows, giving life all along its banks. Botswana also has the largest stretch of unbroken sand on the planet and is the perfect place to get in touch with nature and rediscover the true simplistic wonders of the world.
Zanzibar
Zanzibar reflects a cultural mix of people that emerged from eras of trade with different countries. African, Arab, Indian, Persian and European influences all took root in Zanzibar throughout its many chapters of history. This eclectic mix of cultures makes for a truly unique and educational experience that is characteristic of Zanzibar tourism.
As well, the beautiful white beaches and crystal pools are a hot spot for marine life.
If you're someone who is well-traveled and struggles to find unique experiences, this list is sure to reawaken your sense of wonderment with the world.
Namibia
Namibia is nestled between Zambia and Angola and is arguably the most tourist-friendly destination in Africa. From its glimmering coastline to its plunging sand dunes and spinal mountain range, Namibia’s beauty is unrivaled.
If you’re wondering where to go for spiritual enlightenment, Namibia has the sites that will set you on your path of awakening. Visit the Fairy Circles, unexplained bald patches of land in the countryside that have grown and shrunk over time. View the 200-million-year-old footprints made by dinosaurs at Otjihaenamaprero Farm. Walk through the world’s only coastal desert, the Namib Sand Sea.
The country’s vast and barren landscapes will make you feel like you’ve fallen off the end of the earth into a new world entirely of its own. Its endless landscapes make for the perfect opportunity to let your soul free.
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