5 images that perfectly capture Africa's wonders

The Lakes of Ounianga are found in the part of the Sahara desert located in Chad. These impressive bodies of water don’t get much rainfall. Their supply comes from fossil water located underground.

Found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, this national park is home to a third of the entire global population of mountain gorillas. This majestic animal is severely endangered and still under threat from poachers.

The park is diligently guarded by rangers committed to protecting these animals as well as others who make the park their home.

The Okvango Delta is a very popular Botswana tourist attraction, and for good reason. It’s the world’s largest inland delta and its diversity and beauty are gripping. But Botswana has so much more to offer.

Another fascinating place in this country is Kubu Island. It’s an island of dry granite in a sea of while salt. Experts think it was the site of ancient rain-making ceremonies.

This famous site in Namibia features animal engravings on the bodies of red-rock bounders that date to almost 6,000 years ago. The shapes are thought to be created by ancient shamans in their worship.

Not only it's an impressive site to behold, but it also raises questions about ancient people’s migrations. The formation also features a seal, the most unusual animal to draw when the nearest ocean is about 100 miles away.

This National Reserve is the destination of the great wildebeest migration - the largest animal migration in the world. Every year millions of animals such as lions, zebras and antelopes migrate from Serengeti in Kenya to Masaai Mara in Tanzania.