Spiritual travel in Africa is often less about a single famous building and more about a feeling, whether that comes from ancient ruins, a powerful waterfall or a long night of silence in the desert.
In Egypt, the temples of Luxor and Karnak still give a strong sense of how seriously people took the gods thousands of years ago. The dunes near Merzouga in Morocco are a popular place to spend a night in a desert camp, far from any city lights. Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, has long been a sacred place for the communities living nearby, and standing in its spray is a moving experience for almost anyone. Others find their moment on Kilimanjaro, watching the sun come up over the clouds after a slow climb through the night.
Many sacred places have their own customs, so asking a local guide what is expected can make a visit much more meaningful.
