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Yes, you have heard how beautiful and diverse Africa is
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From dense jungles to vast deserts to breathtaking beaches, Africa has it all
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But did you know about these five locations in Africa that are so surreal that you would think they are out of this world
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hi my name is jarrett and welcome to the five where we share five interesting things in black
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culture and society in every episode don't forget to subscribe and hit that bell so you
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can get notified when we release new videos Today's episode of the 5 will take you on a journey to explore unbelievable landscapes located on the continent of Africa
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Let's start with two beautiful lakes that are located on the opposite sides of the continent but have one thing in common
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Coming in at number 1 we have Lake Redba in Senegal and Lake Natron in Tanzania
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Lake Rudba is located less than an hour away from Senegal's capital city, Dakar
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The lake is impressive not for its size but for its unique eye-catching pink color that makes the lake look photoshopped
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Lake Rudba, also called Lake Rose by locals, gets its vivid pink color from the bacteria called Danonella selena
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which is attracted by the lake's high salt content. The lake's salt content is comparable to that of the Dead Sea
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The color of Lake Redbutt is especially visible during the dry season, which lasts from November to June
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Due to the very high salt content of the lake not many organisms can survive there which means the lake is mostly used for salt production and tourism The lake is only about 1 square miles and no major town has been developed along its shores
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On the eastern side of the African continent, in the Republic of Tanzania, there is another colorful lake
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Lake Natron is another salty lake that is filled with minerals. The lake is very shallow and the water's temperature can reach as high as 140 degrees Fahrenheit
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The crust created by the alkali salt gives Lake Natron a red or pink hue
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Although the lake is not friendly to most animals, it is the main breeding ground for lesser flamingos
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Lake Natron is a poisonous lake to most animals due to the high salt and mineral levels
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animals that die in the lake are perfectly preserved through calcification due to the
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extreme sodium bicarbonate content of the water number two the underwater waterfall in mauritius
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waterfalls are pretty common around the world but have you ever heard of an underwater waterfall
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that is the phenomenon that can be seen in mauritius the beautiful island nation off the
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coast of East Africa that even Mark Twain once said heaven must have been copied after Mauritius
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Mauritius sits on an ocean shelf that rises up from the ocean floor. Very close to the island
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shore, there is a gradual slope that leads out to a sudden 2.5 mile drop to the ocean floor
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The drop is what forms the illusion of a waterfall Sand and silt deposits slide down the slope creating a waterfall look under the ocean This astounding sight unfortunately cannot be seen from the ocean shores
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One has to be flying above the water looking down, which is an activity you can partake in through helicopter tours
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Number 3. The Stone Forest in Madagascar The very interesting island of Madagascar has the world's largest stone forest
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that you would not believe is real. These tall, thin, needle-like rock formations can be found throughout the island and are called Singi
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The Singi de Baraja, Strict Nature Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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has the largest collection of these rocks. The reserve stretches 375,600 acres
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NASA notes that the formation of these rocks began about 200 million years ago
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There is a portion of the stone forest that's open and accessible to tourists, while the majority of the area is off limits
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But if you're trekking this incredible area, make sure to watch your every step
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4. Deadlie in Namibia Located between Namibia's towering red dunes is a land that's haunting and spectacular
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It is called Deadlie. This white clay pan was formed more than a thousand years ago when a river flooded after heavy rainfall
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But the look of the pan that can be seen now is due to the drought that struck the area
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The trees that were able to grow while the area had water stopped growing, but they did not disappear
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The drought was so harsh that the trees dried out and they transformed into blackened bones Those trees are believed to be around 900 years old trapped now in a white clay marsh Surrounded by red dunes and blue skies the Deadline now photographs like a surreal
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landscape made up of one's imagination. And coming in at number five, we have the Eye of Africa in
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Maritania. The Recock Dome, also known as the Eye of Africa, is a circular structure located in the
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Maritania part of the Sahara Desert. The giant eye is so massive that it can be seen from space
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In fact, early space missions used it to navigate. The sedimentary rocks of the structure come from
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different eras. The circle is 24.8 miles in diameter and was believed to have been a result
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of an asteroid impact when it was first discovered. But the scientists nowadays argue the structure
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could not be due to an impact because of the symmetrical and deeply eroded geological dome
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Another more fun theory suggests that the Recock structure could actually be the lost city of
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Atlantis, described by Plato. Atlantis is described to be a mysterious island that's circular in shape
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divided into circles of land and water. Whatever the cause of the eye of Africa might be
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it sure is a mind-blowing sight. I hope we have taken you on a fun journey through some of the
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most surreal locations in Africa. Let us know in the comments if you have visited any of them
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and please share your experience. That's it for this episode of The Five
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We'll be back with another episode in Black culture and society
